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Never use recovery straps with your winch. This is a form of shock loading. Recovery straps are
designed to stretch and can store energy. Stored energy in the recovery strap is released if a failure
occurs, making the event even more hazardous. Similarly, never use elastic "bungie" cords for winching.
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Never use the winch to tie down the vehicle to a trailer or other transporting unit. This is a form of shock
loading that can cause damage to the winch components, the cable, or the transporting unit.
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