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.
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
The drum and
wire rope may
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