Polaris SPORTSMAN 850 HIGH LIFTER EDITION 2020 Owner's Manual page 67

19. Never use the winch for lifting or transporting people.
20. Never use the winch to hoist or suspend a vertical load.
21. Never immerse or submerse your winch in water. Your dealer can provide
service on your winch if this occurs.
22. Always inspect your winch and winch cable before each use.
23. Never winch the hook fully into the winch. This can cause damage to winch
components.
24. Unplug the remote control from the vehicle when the winch is not in use to
prevent inadvertent activation and use by unauthorized persons.
25. Never grease or oil the winch cable. This will cause the winch cable to collect
debris that will shorten the life of the cable.
WINCH OPERATION
Read the Winch Safety Precautions in the preceding pages before using your
winch.
Consider practicing the operation and use of your winch before you actually
Improper winch use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. Always follow
all winch instructions and warnings in this manual.
• Take your time to think through the winching you are about to do.
• Proceed slowly and deliberately.
• Never hurry or rush during winching.
• Always pay attention to your surroundings.
• You may need to change your winching strategy if it is not working.
• Always remember that your winch is very powerful.
• There are simply some situations that you and your winch will not be able to
deal with. Do not be afraid to ask others to help when this happens.
TIP
need to use it in the field.
WARNING
Each winching situation is unique.
WINCH GUIDE
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