Ramsey Winch BADGER 2500 W_PENDANT REMOTE - Manual (Page 3)

If you use vehicle drive to assist, stop and get out
every few feet to assure the cable is not piling
up in one corner. Jamming cable can break your
winch.
When double lining during stationary winching, do
not attach tow hooks to winch mounting plate.
Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on
the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to
pull off as much line as you can for heavy pulls. If
this is not practical, use a snatch block and double
line arrangement.
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding which is
caused when a load is applied and the cable is
pinched between two other wraps of cable. If this
happens, alternately power the winch in and out a
few inches. Do not attempt to work a bound cable
under load, free by hand
.
Techniques of Operation
The best way to get acquainted with how your
winch operates is to make a few test runs before
you actually need to use it.
Plan your test in advance.
Remember you hear your winch as
well as see it operate. Get to rec-
ognize the sound of a light steady
pull, a heavy pull, and sounds
caused by load jerking or shifting.
Soon you will gain confidence in
operating your winch and its use
will become second nature with
you.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket
or tarpaulin over the cable five or six feet from the
hook. It will slow the snap back in the event of a
broken cable.
Plan your pull. You can’t always hook up and pull
out in one step. Examine all the areas for anchor-
ing possibilities as well as leverage situations,
direction, and goal.
General Operating Instructions
The winch clutch allows rapid unspooling of the
wire rope for hooking onto the load or anchor
point. The clutch is operated by the shifter located
on the end of the winch as follows:
1. To disengage the clutch, turn the clutch shifter
to the “FREESPOOL” position. Wire rope may
now be freespooled off the drum.
2. To engage the clutch, turn the clutch shifter to
the “ENGAGE” position. The winch is now ready
for pulling.
Your battery must be kept in good condition. A
fully charged battery and proper connections are
essential. Run the vehicle engine during winching
operations to keep battery charged.
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