WARN 1500 AC - Manual (Page 2)

WARN INDUSTRIES * THE BASIC GUIDE TO UTILITY WINCHING
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As you read these instructions, you will see
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
Each message has a specifi c purpose. WARNINGS
are safety messages that indicate a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided could result
in serious injury or death. 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
WARNING
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
• Never route electrical cables:
- Across any sharp edges.
- Through or near moving parts.
- Near parts that become hot.
• Never operate winch in an environment
containing explosive or combustible material.
Warnings and Cautions
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.
• Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of
rope around the drum. Rope could come loose
from the drum, as the rope attachment to the
drum is not designed to hold a load.
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands or fi ngers:
• 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 wear heavy leather gloves when handling
rope.
WARNING
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands and fi ngers:
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling a
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.