Rotfuchs EWR3000 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 15

chain of suitable strength.
5. Observe your winch while winching, if possible while standing at a safe distance. Stop the
winching process every metre or so to assure the cable is not pulling up in one corner. Jam-
ming 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 ca-
pacity 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 "0" or bow shackles are used in conjunction with an approved tree trunk protec-
tor 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 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 de-
sireable 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. Never lift people or hoist loads over people. Do not lift items vertically. The winch was de-
signed for horizontal use only.
16. Do not overload. For loads over 1000LBS/1250LBS/1500LBS/1750LBS/2250LBS, we recom-
mend the use of the optional pulley block to double line the wire rope
17. Be sure the input voltage between the terminals of motor is always DC 12V in order to reach
the max rated line pull during the operation. And please note that it only can reach the max
line pull by first layer of cable around the drum when pulling loads.
18. Never winch with less than 5 turns of wire rope around the winch drum since the wire rope
end fastener may not withstand full load.
19. Be sure the input voltage between the terminals of motor is always DC 12V in order to reach
the max rated line pull during the operation. And please note that it only can reach the max
line pull by first layer of cable around the drum when pulling loads.
20. Never hook the wire rope back to itself because you could damage the wire rope. Use a nylon
sling
21. Be sure the winch is mounted on the vehicle or other object before operation.
22. t is a good idea to lay a heavy blanket or jacket over the wire rope near the hook end when
pulling heavy loads. If a wire rope failure should occur, the cloth will act as a damper and help
prevent the rope from whipping.
23. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear impact safety goggles. Wear a full face shield if you are
producing metal filings or wood chips. Wear a dust mask or respirator when working around
metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists.
24. Do not machine or weld any part of the winch. Such alterations may weaken the structural in-
tegrity of the winch and could void your warranty.
25. Make some maintenance frequently on the winch.
26. Battery:
• Be sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other con-
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