POWERWINCH 235 Installation And Operation Manual

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE
PRODUCT DESCRIBED. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMA­
TION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Description
Multi-purpose winches are used to pull heavy loads
horizontally from one point to another.
Unpacking
When unpacking this product, carefully inspect for any
damage that may have occurred during transit.
General Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be followed at all
times:
1. Read all manuals included with this product care­
fully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Only persons well
acquainted with these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the winch.
A.WARNING A.
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE WIRING HARNESS TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE AT­
TEMPTING TO INSTALL, SERVICE, RELOCATE
OR PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE.
2. Never use the winch to lift or move people or
animals.
3. Stand away from the winch when in use and keep
• children free from winch area at all times.
A. WARNING
ALWAYS STAND CLEAR OF THE AREA BE­
TWEEN THE LOAD OR ANCHOR PO INT AND
THE WINCH. SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR,
IF THE CABLE BREAKS.
4. Always keep hands clear of cable spool (drum
area).
5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves, or neck
ties. Loose clothing may become caught in moving
parts and 1esult in serious personal injury.
6. Do not use the winch as a hoist.
winch for overhead lifting.
7 . Always use the winch with circuit breakers. Failure
to use the breakers could cause overheating thus
creating a potential fire hazard or motor damage.
Copyright 1995, Campbell Hausfeld/ Scott Fetzer Company
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
MULTI-PURPOSE WINCH
MODELS 235 AND 935
The cable fasteners on this or any winch are not
designed to hold rated loads. Always leave a mini­
mum of five wraps of cable on the drum at the
bottom layer to achieve a rated load.
8.
9.
10. Never substitute rope for cable. Possible injury
11. Do not attempt to pull a load greater than the rated
12. Do not use the winch to hold or support the load
13. Never wrap the winch cable around the load. Use
14. Always wear leather gloves when handling the
A
After using the winch, always disconnect the power
cord from the socket to avoid moisture collection
in the socket and prevent the possibility of short
circuiting.
15. Always block the vehicle wheels to help prevent the
16. Do not operate the winch under the influence of
Never use the
17. After using the emergency hand crank, always
General Safety (Continued)
ADANGERA
Inspect the entire cable for weak, worn, broken
wires or kinking (short tight twist or curl) before each
use.
always use a Powerwinch
When replacing the cable,
cable with the same winch rating and cable strength.
could occur.
load of the winch.
once a job is complete or to permanently secure the
load. Damage could occur to the winch or the load.
an Ecostrap ™ or chain to prevent the cable from
kinking or fraying.
cable. Steel cable can cause hand injuries.
A. CAUTION
vehicle from rolling when pulling a load with the winch.
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
remove the crank before restoring power.
crank will turn under power and could cause serious
injury.
The
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