WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Purchaser / owner must ensure this product is installed according to these instructions. Purchaser
/ owner must not alter or modify this product.
Make sure the winch is positioned so handle can rotate a full 360 degrees freely.
Do not weld any part of the winch.
Never stand along side the winch rope / strap.
Operator and bystanders should never position any part of body under any portion of this product
or the load being supported.
Do not allow children to play on or around this product or the load being supported.
This winch is designed for manual operation only and the load rating is based on an intermittent
duty cycle.
Do not use winch to move humans.
Never exceed maximum rated capacity.
Please note that this winch is built for horizontal pulling applications only.
Be certain the load is properly seated in the saddle of the hook. Do not tipload the hook as this
leads to spreading and eventual failure of the hook.
Make sure the hook safety latch works properly.
Always inspect the rope / strap and its attachment before each use to make sure it is not damaged.
Never use it if it is worn, kinked, or frayed. If the rope / strap or attachment breaks, the rope / strap
will whip violently, causing property damage, serious bodily injury.
Never lengthen the rope / strap with the help of clamps or by any other way.
Always remove kinks and slings before start pulling.
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling the rope / strap.
Never operate with slippery, wet, or oily hands and always maintain a firm grip on the winch handle.
Do not attempt to stop a winch by grabbing the handle while in motion.
The operator must maintain an unobstructed view of the load at all times.
Always maintain a minimum of three (3) complete wraps of rope / strap on the drum.
Never leave a weight supported from the winch while the winch is unattended, as another person
may attempt to operate the winch, thereby creating an unsafe condition.
Make sure that the ratchet pawl is properly engaged before attempting to change gears.
Winches are not designed to secure boats to trailers while towing. Boat tie downs should be used for
this purpose.
Periodically check mounting hardware and tighten if necessary.
Regularly grease the gears with EP2-grade grease for open gears.
