DO NOT DO TO THE FOLLOWING
Any of these actions will void the warranty |
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- DO NOT: Wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry
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- DO NOT: Step over or under the wire rope
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- DO NOT: Work on or around the winch drum when the winch is operating
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- DO NOT: Operate your winch with an obstructed view
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- DO NOT: Alter your winch in any way. Alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the winch and void your warranty
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- DO NOT: Misuse your winch
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- DO NOT: Lift items vertically. The winch is designed for horizontal use only
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- DO NOT: Operate the winch with less than eight wraps on the drum. The set screw on the drum is not designed to hold pull force of cable.
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- DO NOT: Continuously pull from extreme angles. This will cause the wire rope to jam as it piles up on one side.
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- DO NOT: Move your vehicle to assist the winch in pulling the load. The combination of the winch and vehicle pulling could overload the wire rope and winch
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- DO NOT: Release the free spool clutch when a load is connected to the winch.
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- DO NOT: Exceed the pulling limitations of this winch
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- DO NOT: Shock loads when winching. A shock load occurs when increased force is suddenly applied to the wire rope
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- DO NOT: Use your winch as a hoist
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- DO NOT: Use your winch to life, support or transport people
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- DO NOT: Alter the warning instruction label
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- DO NOT: Overheat your winch. Use your winch intermittently
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- DO NOT: Use your winch for jerking loads, towing, or securing a load.
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- DO NOT: Winch near electrical power lines
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- DO NOT: Abuse the wire rope
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- DO NOT: Carry your winch by the wire rope
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- DO NOT: Yank the wire rope from the winch
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- DO NOT: Overwork your winch
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- DO NOT: Maintain power if the motor stalls
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- DO NOT: Exceed maximum line pull ratings
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- DO NOT: prolong pulls. The electric winch is designed for intermittent use only. If the motor becomes very hot stop the winch and let it cool down for several minutes
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- DO NOT: Unintentionally start winch
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- DO NOT: Attach tow hooks to the winch mount.
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- DO NOT: Allow the wire rope to thread through your hand.
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- DO NOT: Engage the clutch while the motor is running
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- DO NOT: Continue to winch when the battery power is low.
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- DO NOT: Skip using all mounting bolts
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- DO NOT: Tie the winch cable to itself
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- DO NOT: Leave the remote plugged in when not in use.
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- DO NOT: Use the winch as a secure tie-down point.
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