Warnings And Cautions - Warn PN 78000 RT15 Manual Del Usuario

Warnings and Cautions

As you read these instructions, you will see
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
Each message has a specific purpose. WARNINGS
are safety messages that indicate a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided could
result in serious injury. CAUTIONS are safety
messages that indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury. A CAUTION may also be used to
alert against unsafe practice. CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS identify the hazard, indicate how to
avoid the hazard, and advise of the probable
consequence of not avoiding the hazard. NOTICES
are messages to avoid property damage. NOTES
are additional information to help you complete a
procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers:
• Always keep hands clear of rope, hook loop,
hook and fairlead opening during installation,
operation and when spooling in or out.
• Always use extreme caution when handling
hook and rope during spooling operations.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever
spooling rope in or out, during installation, and
during operation.
• Always keep vehicle in sight during winching
operation.
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when
handling rope.
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WARNING
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye
protection.
• Never lean over battery while making
connections.
• Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel
tank, brake lines, electrical wires, etc. when
drilling.
• Never route electrical cables:
- Across any sharp edges.
- Through or near moving parts.
- Near parts that become hot.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed
wiring and electrical terminals.
• Always install terminal boots as directed in
installation instructions.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
• Always keep wired remote control lead clear
of the drum, rope and rigging. Inspect for
cracks, pinches, frayed wires or loose
connections. Replace remote control if
damaged.
• Always pass wired remote control through a
window to avoid pinching lead in door, when
using remote inside a vehicle.
• Never leave remote control where it can be
activated during freespooling, rigging, or when
the winch is not being used.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
General Safety:
• Always know your winch. Take time to fully
read the Installation Guide and the Basic
Guide to Winching Techniques in order to
understand your winch and its operation.
• Never operate this winch if you are under 16
years of age.
• Never operate this winch when under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Never exceed winch or rope capacity listed
on product data sheet. Double line using a
snatch block to reduce winch load.
Installation Safety:
• Always choose a mounting location that is
sufficiently strong to withstand the maximum
pulling capacity of your winch.
• Always use factory approved mounting
hardware, components, and accessories.
• Always use grade 5 or better mounting
hardware.
• Never weld mounting bolts.
• Always use care when using longer bolts
than those supplied from factory. Bolts that are
too long can damage the base and/or prevent
the winch from being mounted securely.
• Always mount the winch and attach the hook
to the rope's end loop before connecting the
electrical wiring.
• Always position fairlead with WARNING
label on top.
• Always spool the rope onto the drum in the
direction specified by the winch warning label
on the winch and/or documentation. This is
required for the automatic brake to function
properly.
• Always prestretch wire rope and respool
under load before use. Tightly wound wire
rope reduces chances of "binding", which can
damage the rope.
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CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
• Always inspect, rope, hook, and slings
before operating winch. Damaged
components must be replaced before
operation. Protect parts from damage.
• Never leave remote control plugged into
winch when free spooling, rigging, or when
the winch is not being used.
• Never hook rope back onto itself. This
damages the rope.
• Always use a choker chain, choker rope, or
tree trunk protector on the anchor.
• Always remove any element or obstacle that
may interfere with safe operation of the winch.
• Always take time to use appropriate rigging
techniques for a winch pull.
• Always be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load and the strap or chain will
not slip.
• Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is
under load, rope is in tension or drum is
moving.
• Never winch with less than 5 wraps of rope
around the drum. The rope could come loose
from the drum.
• Never touch rope or hook while in tension or
under load.
• Never touch rope or hook while someone
else is at the control switch or during
winching operation.
• Always stand clear of rope and load and
keep others away while winching.
• Always be aware of stability of vehicle and
load during winching. Alert all bystanders of
any unstable condition.
• Never use winch to secure a load.