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WINCH OPERATION WARNINGS
Read the following carefully before attempting to operate your winch and keep the instructions for
future reference.
1． The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a
cable pile up on one end of the drum. If this happens reverse the winch to relieve the
load and move your anchor point further to the centre of the vehicle. After the job is
done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.
2． Store the remote control switch inside your vehicle where it will not become damaged,
inspect it before you plug it in.
3． When ready to begin spooling in, plug in remote control switch with clutch disengaged,
do not engage clutch with motor running.
4． Never connect the hook back to the cable. This causes cable damage. Always use a
sling or chain of suitable strength.
5． Observe your winch while winching, if possible while standing at a safe distance. Stop
the winching process every meter or so to assure the cable is not pulling up in one
corner. Jamming the cable can break your winch.
6． Do not attach tow hooks to winch mounting appartus. They must be attached to vehicle
frame.
7． The use of a snatch block will aid recovery operations by providing a doubling of the
winch capacity and a halving of the winching speed, and the means to maintain a direct
line pull to the centre of the rollers. When double loading during stationary winching,
the winch hook should be attached to the chassis of the vehicle.
8． Ensure rated "D" or bow shackles are used in conjunction with an approved tree trunk
protector to provide a safe anchor point.
9． When extending winch cable, ensure that at least five wraps of cable remain on drum at
all times. Failure to do this could result in the cable parting from the drum under load.
Serious personal injury or property damage may result.
10. All the winches are provided with a Red Cable marking to identify that 5 cable wraps
remain on the Winch drum when this mark appears at the rollers. No recovery should be
attempted beyond this marking.
11. Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is
desireable to pull off as much line as you can for heavy pulls (you must leave at least 5
wraps minimum on the drum-red cable). If this is not practical use a snatch block and
double line arrangement.
12. Draping a heavy blanket or similar object over the extended winch cable is
recommended as it will dampen any back lash should a failure occur.
13. Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding, which is caused when a load is applied and
the cable is pinched between the others. If this happens, alternatively power the winch
in and out. Do not attempt to work a bound cable under load, free by hand.
14. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicles are on an incline.
15. Battery:
-Be sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other
contaminants.
-Always wear eye protection when working around a battery.
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