Warn VR10000 Manuel page 5

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
Winching Safety:
• Always inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before
operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged
components must be replaced before operation. Protect
parts from damage.
• Always remove any element or obstacle that may
interfere with safe operation of the winch.
• Always be certain the anchor you select will withstand
the load and the strap or chain will not slip.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling
winch rope in or out, during installation and during
operation.
• Always require operators and bystanders to be aware of
vehicle and or load.
• Always be aware of stability of vehicle and load during
winching, keep others away. Alert all bystanders of an
unstable condition.
• Always unspool as much wire rope as possible when
rigging. Double line or pick distant anchor point.
• Always take time to use appropriate rigging techniques
for a winch pull.
• Never touch winch rope or hook while someone else is
at the control switch or during winching operation.
• Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under
load, winch rope is in tension or drum is moving.
• Never touch winch rope or hook while under tension or
under load.
• Always stand clear of winch rope and load and keep
others away while winching.
• Never use vehicle to pull load on winch rope. Combined
load or shock load can damage, overload and break
rope.
• Never wrap winch rope back onto itself. Use a choker
chain or tree trunk protector on the anchor.
W A RN IND U ST RIE S • T HE B A SIC GU ID E TO W INC HING TE C HNIQU ES
WARNING
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always stand clear, keep hands clear, keep others away.
• Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of rope
around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum,
as the rope attachment to the drum is not designed to
hold a load.
• Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load.
• Always be certain anchor will withstand load, use
appropriate rigging and take time to rig correctly.
• Never use winch to lift or move persons.
• Never use excessive effort to freespool winch rope.
• Always use proper posture/lifting technique or get lifting
assistance while handling and installing product.
• Always spool the rope onto the drum in the direction
specified by the winch warning label on the winch and/or
documentation. This is required for the automatic brake
(if so equipped) to function properly.
• Always spool the winch rope onto the drum as indicated
by the drum rotation label.
WARNING
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands and fingers:
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch
rope.
• Always be aware of possible hot surfaces at winch motor,
drum or rope during or after winch use.
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WARNING
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
• Never route electrical cables across sharp edges.
• Never route electrical cables near parts that get hot.
• Never route electrical cables through or near moving
parts.
• Always place the supplied terminal boots on wires and
terminals as directed by the installation instructions.
• Never lean over battery while making connections.
• Never route electrical cables over battery terminals.
• Never short battery terminals with metal objects.
• Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank, brake
lines, electrical wires, etc., when drilling.
• Always consult operator's manual for proper wiring
details.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and
electrical terminals.
WARN I ND UST RI ES • T HE BAS I C GUI D E TO WI NC HI NG TEC HNI Q UES
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
• Never let winch rope slip through your hands.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers:
• Never leave remote control where it can be activated
during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not
being used.
• Never leave the winch remote control plugged in when
installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or when the
winch is not being used.
NOTICE
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up wire rope
at one end of the drum. This can damage wire rope or
winch.
• Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged.
• Always use care to not damage the vehicle frame when
anchoring to a vehicle during a winching operation.
• Never submerge winch in water.
• Always store the remote control in a protected, clean,
dry area.
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