14. VOID CONTINUOUS PULLS FROM
EXTREME NGLES. This will cause the wire
rope to pile up on one end of the drum (Fig. 6).
This can jam the wire rope in the Winch,
causing damage to the wire rope or Winch.
Figure 6
15. NEVER OBSCURE THE W RNING
INSTRUCTION L BELS ON THE WINCH.
16. lways operate Winch with an unob-
structed view of the Winching operation.
17. Equipment such as hooks, pulley blocks,
straps, etc. should be sized for winch capacity
and periodically inspected for damage that
could reduce their strength.
18. NEVER RELE SE FREESPOOL CLUTCH
WHEN THERE IS
19. NEVER WORK ON OR ROUND THE
WINCH DRUM WHEN WINCH IS UNDER
LO D.
20. DO NOT OPER TE WINCH WHEN UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF NY DRUGS OR
LCOHOL.
21. LW YS DISCONNECT WINCH POWER
LE DS TO B TTERY BEFORE WORKING ON
OR ROUND THE WINCH DRUM so that
Winch cannot be turned on accidentally.
Freespool Operation
Turn the clutch dial to the disengage position
as shown in Figure 7. NEVER RELE SE FREE-
SPOOL CLUTCH WHEN THERE IS
THE WINCH. DO NOT FORCE THE DI L.
Release tension on the clutch by jogging out
some of the wire rope. Release the clutch and
pull out the wire rope and secure to anchor or load. Check that there are at least five (5) wraps
of wire rope left on the drum. Re-engage the drum by returning the clutch dial to the engaged
position. (Figure 7)
C UTION
Clutch must be fully engaged before
Winching. NEVER ENG GE CLUTCH DI L
WHILE DRUM IS TURNING.
4
LO D ON THE WINCH.
LO D ON
22. When moving a load, slowly take up wire
rope slack until it is taut. Stop, recheck all
Winching connections. Be sure the hook is
properly seated. If a nylon sling is used, check
the attachment to the load.
23. When using your Winch to move a load,
place the vehicle transmission in neutral, set
vehicle hand-brake, and chock all wheels.
24. DO NOT USE THE WINCH TO HOLD
LO DS IN PL CE. Use other means of
securing loads such as tie-down straps. For tie-
down information go to www.keepercorp.com
25. USE ONLY F CTORY PPROVED
SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS ND
CCESSORIES. Use of non-factory approved
components may cause injury or property
damage and could void your warranty.
26. DO NOT M CHINE OR WELD NY P RT
OF THE WINCH. Such alteration may weaken
the structural integrity of the Winch and could
void your warranty.
27. This is a 12 Volt DC Winch. CONNECT
ONLY TO TV, UTV OR C R 12 VOLT
B TTERY. DO NOT CONNECT WINCH TO
EITHER 110V OR 220V C CURRENT S
WINCH WILL BURNOUT OR F T L SHOCK
WILL OCCUR.
28. NEVER LLOW SHOCK LO DS TO BE
PPLIED TO WINCH OR WIRE ROPE.
29. USE EXTREME C UTION WHEN PULLING
OR LOWERING
LO D UP ND DOWN
R MP OR INCLINE.
30. KEEP PEOPLE, PETS, ND PROPERTY
CLE R OF WINCHING P TH, FRONT, RE R
ND SIDES.
Figure 7
Engaged
C UTION
The clutch dial has been adjusted and
permanently locked in place with a thread
locking compound at the factory. Do not
attempt to re-adjust the dial.
Freespool