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IV. GETTING STARTED
4.1- Mounting the winch
The winch can be mounted using the base (Fig.1 part 6).
Put the ratchet switch on the middle position and pull out the strap, until the holes on the bottom of
the base (6) are visible.
Place the winch base on a firm and flat surface. Then use at least 3 sets of 3/8" bolts and locking nuts
(not provided), in a triangle pattern, to fix the base on the mounting surface.
Use extra metal or hardwood board when necessary.
4.2- Ratchet Switch (Fig.1 part 7)
The ratchet switch (7) has 3 positions:
- Higher position:
- Middle position:
- Lower position:
4.3- Installing the crank handle (Fig.2)
a- insert metal plate [a] on bolt axis
b- insert handle [b] on bolt axis
c- Tighten with nut [c] (provided)
V. OPERATION
CHECK THE WINCH CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING AND RUNNING IT
5.1- Intended use
- The winch shown in this operation manual is solely for pulling uses on vehicles and hauling boats
and not for professional and/or industrial applications.
- Do not use it for hoisting or lifting as for this type of application hoists must comply with particular
safety requirements,
- The winch shown in this operation manual is not intended for lifting or the transportation of
persons.
- This winch must only be used to recover vehicles or to pull or to lower boats from trailers.
5.2- Suggestion:
The best way to get acquainted with how the winch operates is to carry out a few test runs before you
actually need to use it.
Pay attention to the noise the winch makes during operation. It is important to recognize the
difference in sound between a light, steady pull, a heavy pull and sounds caused by load jerking or
shifting.
5.3- Operation:
1. Block the vehicle wheels to prevent rolling backwards.
Put your vehicle in neutral gear. Release the hand brake
2. Pull out the strap (see 4.2) to required length with the crank handle.
Always leave at least five turns of strap around the spool to prevent the strap from being pulled out of
the winch.
Place ratchet switch on this position for releasing (unwinding) the strap.
place ratchet switch on this position for both releasing and pulling the strap
Warning: only use this position when there is no load on the strap!
Place ratchet switch on this position for pulling (rewinding) the strap.
Fig.2
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