Warning, General safety precautions – WARN SNATCH BLOCK User Manual
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WARN INDUSTRIES • THE BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUES
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, may 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 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!
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 wire rope, hook
loop, hook and fairlead opening during
installation, operation, and when spooling
in or out.
•
Always
use extreme caution when handling
hook and wire rope during spooling
operations.
•
Always
use supplied hook strap whenever
spooling wire rope in or out, during
installation or operation to avoid injury to
hands or fingers.
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 when drilling is clear of fuel
lines, fuel tank, brake lines, electrical wires,
etc
•
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.
WARNING
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
•
Never
use as an overhead hoist, or to
suspend a load.
•
Never
use to lift or move persons.
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