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(if it is not already attached).
FIG. 6
3. Pull out enough line so that you can reach
the anchor point. Always keep the line
fairly taut. If the line becomes slack, it can
twist and thereby sustain damage.
FIG. 7
NOTE:
Avoid dropping the end of the line by holding
the hook with the hook strap while working.
4. Place the protection for the tree trunk or
the choke chain around the object (the
anchor point).
FIG. 8
5. Insert the shackle through both ends of
the band or chain, and through the hook
eyelet. Do not tighten too firmly (tighten
and then slacken approx. 1 cm).
FIG. 9
6. Lock the winch drum by turning the
clutch knob on the winch to the "Engage"
position.
FIG. 10
7. Connect the remote control (if present).
Do not allow the remote control's cable
to hang in front of the winch. Always
disconnect the remote control when it is
not in use.
FIG. 11
8. Carefully wind up the line using the
winch's switch until all slack has been
eliminated. Stand at a safe distance from
the line when it is tensioned. Never step
over a tensioned line.
FIG. 12
9. Check that all the connections are in
good order and are free from dirt before
continuing winching.
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
Different winching situations require different
winching techniques. For example, the distance
may be too short to achieve maximum tractive
force with the rigging in a straight line. In such
cases, you can increase the tractive force or
create a situation that allows you to winch in
a straight line. You have to ascertain yourself
which technique is most appropriate for the
situation in question. Always think about
safety.
SELECTION OF ANCHOR POINT
If the anchor point is located as far away as
possible, the winch achieves maximum tractive
force. Safe anchoring is critical for all winching
work. The anchor point must be sufficiently
strong to hold during winching. Natural anchor
points include trees, stumps and boulders.
Position the line as low as possible. If no
natural anchor points are available when
recovering another vehicle, your vehicle will
have to act as the anchor point. In such cases,
you must put it into neutral, apply the parking
brake and chock the wheels so that the vehicle
cannot move. Select an anchor point that
makes it possible to winch in a straight line, as
this will allow the line to be wound firmly and
evenly onto the winch drum.
FIG. 13
WINCHING
WARNING!
Make sure that everyone who is in the
immediate vicinity of the winching work is
fully aware of your intentions before you
start winching. Tell onlookers where they
should not stand – never behind or in front
of the vehicle and never close to the line or
the snatch block. In the situation in question,
there may also be other locations where
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