WARN 30XL Series - Manual (Page 3)

General Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor to moderate injury.
• Always use a hook with a latch
• Always insure hook latch is closed and not
supporting load.
• Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply
load only to the center of hook.
• Never use a hook whose throat opening has
increased, or whose tip is bent or twisted.
WARNING
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
• Never use winch to lift or move persons.
• Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a
load.
CAUTION
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands and fingers:
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when
handling a wire rope.
• Never let rope slip through your hands.
• Always be aware of possible hot surface at
winch motor, drum or rope during or after
winch use.
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up
rope at one end of the drum. This can
damage rope or winch.
• Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
• Never use winch to tow other vehicles.
Shock loads can momentarily exceed
capacity of rope and winch.
• Always use care to not damage the vehicle
frame when anchoring to a vehicle during a
winching operation.
• Never “jog” rope under load. Shock loads
can momentarily exceed capacity of rope
and winch.
• Never use winch to secure a load during
transport.
• Never submerge winch in water.
• Always store the remote control in a
protected, clean, dry area.
NOTICE