Superwinch S3500 Mode D'emploi page 4

G E N E R A L S A F E T Y
I N F O R M A T I O N
( C O N T. )
7. NEVER WINCH WITH LESS THAN
5 TURNS of wire rope AROUND
THE WINCH DRUM since the
wire rope end fastener will NOT
withstand a load. ALWAYS USE
THE HANDSAVER BAR when
guiding the wire rope in or out
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3
8. KEEP CLEAR OF WINCH, TAUT
WIRE ROPE AND HOOK WHEN
OPERATING WINCH. Never put
your finger through the hook. If
your finger should become
trapped in the hook, you could
lose your finger. Never guide a
wire rope onto the drum
with your hand.
9. NEVER HOOK THE WIRE ROPE
BACK ONTO ITSELF because you
could damage the wire rope.
Use a nylon sling (Figure 4).
Wrong Right
Figure 4
10. It is a good idea to lay a heavy
blanket or jacket over the wire
rope near the hook end when
pulling heavy loads (Figure 5). If
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a wire rope failure should occur,
the cloth will act as a damper
and help prevent the rope from
whipping. Raise the hood of the
vehicle for added protection.
Figure 5
11. NEVER USE YOUR WINCH FOR
LIFTING OR MOVING PEOPLE.
12. Your winch is not designed or
intended for overhead hoisting
operations.
13. AVOID CONTINUOUS PULLS
FROM EXTREME ANGLES as this
will cause the wire rope to pile
up at one end of the drum
(Figure 6). This can jam the wire
rope in the winch, causing damage
to the rope or the winch.
Right Wrong
Figure 6
14. NEVER OBSCURE THE WARNING
INSTRUCTION LABELS.
15. Always operate winch with an
unobstructed view of the winch-
ing operation.
16. Equipment such as tackle, hooks,
pulley blocks, straps, etc. should
be sized to the winching task
and should be periodically
inspected for damage that could
reduce its strength.
17. NEVER RELEASE FREESPOOL
CLUTCH WHEN THERE IS A LOAD
ON THE WINCH.
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y
I N F O R M A T I O N
( C O N T. )
18. STORE THE REMOTE PENDANT
ASSEMBLY IN A SAFE PLACE
when not in use to prevent use
by children or other unautho-
rized persons.
19. DO NOT OPERATE WINCH
WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR
MEDICATION.
20. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE REMOTE
PENDANT BEFORE WORKING IN
OR AROUND THE FAIRLEAD OR
WINCH DRUM (THE DANGER
ZONE) so that the winch cannot
be turned on accidentally.
21. When moving a load, slowly
take up the wire rope slack until
it becomes 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.
22. When using your winch to move
a load, place the vehicle transmis-
sion in neutral, set vehicle park-
ing brake and chock all wheels.
23. DO NOT USE THE WINCH TO
HOLD LOADS IN PLACE. Use
other means of securing loads
such as tie down straps.
Superwinch offers a wide variety
of tie downs. Contact your local
Superwinch dealer.
24. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED
SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS
AND ACCESSORIES. Use of non-
factory approved components
may cause injury or property
damage and could void your
warranty.
25. DO NOT MACHINE OR WELD
ANY PART OF THE WINCH. Such
alterations may weaken the
structural integrity of the winch
and could void your warranty.
26. Do not power the winch out for
more than 50 feet (15.2m) or
longer than 2 minutes.
The drum and
wire rope may
get very hot (Figure 7).
27. DO NOT CONNECT WINCH TO
EITHER 110V AC HOUSE CUR-
RENT OR 220V MAINS AS WINCH
BURNOUT OR FATAL SHOCK
MAY OCCUR!
28. Never allow shock loads to be
applied to winch or wire rope.
29. Use caution when pulling or
lowering a load up and down a
ramp or incline. Keep people,
pets and property clear of the
path of the load.
Figure 7
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