WARN SNATCH BLOCK - Manual

64660 Rev A2
The Basic Guide to Winching Techniques
WARN INDUSTRIES
OFF-ROAD PRODUCTS 12900 S.E. Capps Road
Clackamas, OR 97015-8903 USA
Customer Service: 1-800-543-WARN
Fax: 1-503-722-3000
www.warn.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS: General safety precautions
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Winch basics
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How the winch works
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8
Winch accessories & enhancements
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9-10
Before you pull
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11-13
Pulling
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Rigging techniques
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17
Maintenance
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18
The final analysis
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18
Every winching situation has the potential for personal injury. In order to minimize that risk, it is important that you read this Basic Guide carefully, familiarize yourself with the operation of your winch before having to use it, and be constantly safety oriented. In this Guide, we will set forth many of the basic rules of safe winch operation. However, because every winching situation is different, your constant good judgment and consistent focus on safety are of great importance.