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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. )
8. NEVER HOOK THE WIRE ROPE
BACK ONTO ITSELF. Use a nylon
sling (Superwinch Part No. 1509).
Hooking the wire rope onto itself
can damage the rope (Figure 3).
Wrong
Right
Figure 4
9. 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 4). If
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 safety.
Figure 5
10. NEVER USE YOUR WINCH FOR
LIFTING OR MOVING PEOPLE.
The winch is not designed nor
intended for use in lifting or
moving people.
11. Your winch is not designed or
intended for overhead hoisting
operations.
12. DO NOT ATTEMPT PULLS
FROM ANGLES, as damage to
winch and wire rope may result.
13. AVOID CONTINUOUS PULLS
FROM EXTREME ANGLES as
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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 wire rope or
winch itself.
Right
Wrong
Figure 6
14. Always operate winch with an
unobstructed view of the
winching operation.
15. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A
FAIRLEAD BE USED to guide
the wire rope onto the winch.
Two types of fairleads are
offered: the Hawse Fairlead,
Part No. 1507, and the Roller
Fairlead, Part No. 1560.
16. DO NOT OPERATE WINCH
WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR
MEDICATION.
17. ALWAYS REMOVE THE
SWITCH BEFORE WORKING IN
OR AROUND THE WIRE ROPE,
FAIRLEAD, OR WINCH DRUM
(THE DANGER ZONE) so that
the winch cannot be turned on
accidentally.
18. NEVER WORK ON OR
AROUND THE FAIRLEAD OR
WINCH DRUM, WHEN WINCH
IS UNDER LOAD.
19. When using your winch to move
a load, place the vehicle
transmission in neutral, set
vehicle parking brake, chock all
wheels, and keep the engine
running.
20. DO NOT USE THE WINCH TO
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. )
HOLD LOADS IN PLACE.
Use other means of securing
loads such as tie down straps.
Superwinch offers a wide variety
of tie down straps. Contact your
local Superwinch dealer.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. Maintain 5 turns of wire rope
around wire rope drum to
prevent the wire rope from
pulling off under load.
24. NEVER INSTALL WINCH IN
SUCH A WAY THAT THE
WARNING AND INSTRUCTION
LABELS ARE OBSCURED.
Someone who had not read this
manual may need to see them
to understand the proper
operation of the winch.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR CORRECT
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
BEFORE USING WINCH. The
winch must be properly wired to
ensure correct direction of
rotation.
25. 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.
26. Always install winch in such a
way that the operator will be
standing with a comfortable
posture, with unobstructed
access to, and a clear view of the
I N S T A L L A T I O N
winch, its labels, and its controls.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR MOUNTING
AND WIRING
Open End Wrenches – 9/16", (2), or
small adjustable wrenches, wire
strippers, or cutters, terminal
crimpers (pliers), torque wrench, Pair
3/8" bolts and nuts, four flat and
two lock washers.
MOUNTING
The mounting location for the
winch must be capable of handling
the loads of the job you intend the
winch to do. Suggested locations
are: a flat front or rear bumper of a
vehicle, on a pickup truck bed or the
winch stand on a trailer.
The winch can be mounted in a
horizontal or vertical position
(Figure 7). Do not mount the winch
where there would be the
possibility of it being submerged in
water. The winch is weather
resistant but not waterproof.
Superwinch mounting (fitting) kits
are available for most popular
vehicles. If you can't obtain a kit
locally, contact Superwinch at the
address listed in this manual for the
name of a Superwinch dealer near
you.
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