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Warning, Notice caution, Caution – WARN 9.0Rc User Manual

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WARN INDUSTRIES * 9.0 RC WINCH

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

IMPACT AND MOVING PARTS
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to serious injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands and fi ngers:

Always know the Working Load Limit (WLL) of your

rope.

Never Exceed the WLL of 9500 lbs. (4309 kg) or

shock load this rope.

Always determine the suitability of a rope for a

specifi c application.

Never use the included rope on a winch with a

rated line pull greater than 9500 lbs (4309 kg).

Never use a rope if worn, damaged, abused,

overloaded, improperly maintained or over 1 year
old.

Never stand within the recoil (snapback) area.
Never use rope over a rough surface without Chafe

Protection.

Never bend rope around unprotected, sharp

corners.

Always use WARN Hawse Fairlead P/N 71851.
Always replace rope every 12 months with P/N

71717.

Always replace the WARN Hawse Fairlead if

damaged or abused with P/N 71851.

Never leave clutch disengaged when not

freespooling rope. The automatic brake will not
operate when clutch lever is in freespool.

WARNING

CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to serious injury or death.

Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
Never route electrical cables across sharp edges.
Never route electrical cables near parts that get

hot.

Never route electrical cables through or near

moving parts.

Always place the supplied terminal boots on

wires and terminals as directed by the installation
instructions.

Never lean over battery while making

connections.

Never route electrical cables over battery

terminals.

Never short battery terminals with metal objects.
Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank,

brake lines, electrical wires, etc., when drilling.

Always consult operator’s manual for proper

wiring details.

Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring

and electrical terminals.

WARN INDUSTRIES * 9.0 RC WINCH

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

Always use care to not damage the vehicle frame

when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching
operation.

Never submerge winch in water.
Always store the remote control in a protected,

clean, dry area.

Always avoid continuous “Power-Out”. Heat build

up from continuous power out may damage the
rope.

Never expose the rope to harsh detergents, fuels,

oils, or Anti-freeze.

Always use a chafe protector on all sharp edges

to protect rope.

Never allow the rope to contact sharp objects.

Severe damage may result.

Always respool rope in even wraps following any

angled winching activities.

Never “jog” rope under load. Shock loads can

momentarily exceed capacity of rope and winch.

Never install more than 50’ of 3/8” synthetic rope.

Damage to the winch may result.

Always replace rope every 12 months with new

WARN synthetic rope ONLY. P/N 71717.

NOTICE

CAUTION

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or fi ngers:

Never leave remote control where it can be

activated during free spooling, rigging, or when the
winch is not being used.

Never leave the winch remote control plugged in

when installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or
when the winch is not being used.

CAUTION

CUT AND BURN HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could

lead to minor or moderate injury.

Never let winch rope slip through your hands.