General Safety Precautions - Quadratec Synthetic Q10000c Operator's Manual

Section I: SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
In order to be useful as a vehicle self-recovery tool, your Q
series winch uses a powerful electric motor to develop a line
pull of roughly 10000 lbs. In order to avoid risk of
injuries, all users and bystanders to winch operations
should acquaint themselves with the following important
safety considerations.
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS
Failure to observe these instructions could lead
to serious injury or death.
ALWAYS ensure hook latch is closed
and not supporting load.
NEVER apply load to hook tip or latch.
Apply load only to the center of hook.
NEVER use a hook whose throat opening has
enlarged, or whose tip is bent or twisted.
ALWAYS use a hook with a latch.
ALWAYS ensure the operator and bystanders are
aware of the stability of the vehicle and/or load.
ALWAYS keep wired remote control lead and
power cord clear of the drum, rope, & rigging.
Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed wires or loose
connections. Damaged components must be
replaced before operation.
Properly Seat Load in
Throat of Hook
Always Wear
Work Gloves
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MOVING PARTS
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS LIST
Never Apply Load to
Hook Tip or Latch
Always Wear Hearing
and Eye Protection