Power Fist 8964793 Manuel page 5

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4. Keep hands clear of the winch and steel cable when spooling the line in
or out. Hold the cable by the strap. Fingers caught in the hook may be
pulled into the mechanism and crushed or pinched.
5. Make sure the winch is fixed to a solid support structure that can
withstand the towing capacity.
6. Never fully extend the cable while under load.
7. Do not exceed the winch load capacity.
a. Do not use the winch if damaged or it was subjected to a dynamic
shock load. Have the winch inspected and repaired by a qualified
service technician.
8. Always use proper couplings when connecting the winch cable hook,
sling, eyebolt or other accessory to the load. Never connect the hook
back to the cable. This causes cable damage. Always use a sling or
chain of suitable strength.
9. Do not use inappropriate attachments to extend the length of the
winch cable.
10. Do not lift items vertically. The winch was designed for horizontal use
only.
11. Do not pull the steel cable around or over corners.
12. Stay well away from the winch, steel cable and load when under
tension. A cable that breaks under tension can whiplash and inflict
death or a serious injury.
a. Use a winch rope dampener to absorb the cable' s energy should it
break.
13. Secure the load after moving it with the winch. Do not rely on the
winch to hold a load in position for an extended period of time. Never
leave the load unattended.
14. Apply blocks to a vehicle while connecting and disconnecting the
winch cable.
15. Observe the spooling of the cable onto the drum. Side pulls can cause
the cable to pileup at one end of the drum. To correct uneven stacking,
spool out that section of cable and move it to the other end of the
drum and continue winching. Uneven spooling causing cable pileup can
interfere with the winch tie rods causing damage to the winch.
16. Do not use the winch to transport animals or people.
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