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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 desirea-
ble 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 con-
taminants.
• Always wear eye protection when working around a battery.
• Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid flattening the battery.
16. Winch Cable:
• Be sure that the cable is in good condition and is attached properly.
• Do not use the winch if cable is frayed.
• Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.
• Do not replace the cable with a cable of lesser strength.
• The life of the cable is directly related to the use and care it receives. Following its first and
subsequent uses, a cable must be wound on to the drum urider a load of at least 500lbs
(230kg) or the outer wraps will draw into the inner wraps and severely damage the cable
during winching. The first winch use should be a familiarisation run while in a relaxed, non-
recovery situation. Spool out the cable until the red cable mark appears (about five wraps
on the drum), then rewind the cable on to the drum under a load of 500lbs (230kg) or more.
This will slightly tension and stretch the new cable and create a tight cable wrap around the
drum. Failure to do so may result in cable damage and reduced cable life.
• When the cable is replaced, be sure to apply Loctite, or an equal compund, to the cable
clamp thread. Tighten the clamp screw properly but do not overtighten. The locktite will pre-
vent loosening of the screw in arduous conditions. Loctite 7471 Primer and 222 Threadlocker
are recommended.
17. Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch.
18. DO NOT drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way. Vehicle movement in combination
with winch operation may overload the cable, the winch itself or cause damaging shock loads.
19. Shock loads when winching are dangerous! A shock load occurs when an increased force is
suddenly applied to the cable. A vehicle rolling back on a slack cable may induce a damaging
shock luad.
20. The winches shown in this manual are solely for vehicle and boat mounted, non-industrial ap-
plications.
21. Do not use winch in hoisting applications due to required hoist safety factors and features.
22. Do not use the winch to lift, support or otherwise transport personnel.
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