Ramsey Winch BADGER 2500 - Manual (Page 2)

Safety Precautions To Guard
Against Possible Injury
A. Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the
side of the cable when pulling under load.
B. Do not step over a cable, or near a cable under
load.
C. Use supplied hook strap when handling hook for
spooling wire rope.
D. Do not use a vehicle to pull a load on the winch
cable. This could result in cable breakage and/or
winch damage.
E. Use a heavy rag or gloves to protect hands from
burrs when handling winch cable.
F. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicle is on an
incline.
G. Winch clutch should be disengaged when winch
is not in use and fully engaged when in use.
H. Modification, alteration, or deviation to the winch
should only be made by Ramsey Winch Com-
pany.
I. Keep the duration of your pulls as short as pos
sible. If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to
the touch, stop and let it cool for a few minutes.
Do not pull more than one minute at or near the
rated load. Do not maintain power to the winch if
the motor stalls. Electric winches are for intermit
tent usage and should not be used in constant
duty applications.
J. Do not use winch in hoisting applications due to
required hoist safety factors and features.
K. Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown
in tables. Shock loads must not exceed these rat
ings.
L. To respool correctly, it is necessary to keep a
slight load on the cable. Do not allow the cable
to slip through your hand and do not approach
the winch too closely. When all the cable except
a few feet is in, stop and finish spooling in cable
by rotating the drum by hand with clutch disen
gaged. Always use hook strap to hold hook when
spooling.
M. Do not use the winch to hold a load on the trailer
while towing. Secure the load to the trailer with
straps or tie-downs. The winch is not designed to
be a load holding device.
Tips for Safe Operation
Don’t underestimate the potential danger in winching
operations. Neither should you fear them. Do learn
the basic dangers and avoid them.
Observe spooling of cable onto drum. Side pulls can
cause cable to pileup at one end of the drum. To
correct uneven stacking, spool out that section of the
cable and move it to the other end of the drum and
continue winching. Uneven spooling which causes
cable pileup can interfere with the winch tie rods
causing damage to the winch.
Do not engage clutch with motor running.
Never connect the hook back to the cable. This
causes cable damage. Always use a sling or chain
of suitable strength.
Contents
Performance Specifications ............................1
Safety Precautions .........................................2
Tips for Safe Operation ..................................2
Techniques of Operation ................................3
Installation .....................................................3
General Operating Instructions ........................4
Maintenance ..................................................4
Cable Installation ............................................4
Trouble Shooting Guide ..................................5
Manual Control Switch Operation ...................6
Winch Parts List......................................... 6-7
Electrical Schematic .......................................7
Warranty ........................................back cover
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