Champion Power Equipment 12551 - Manual (Page 7)

REV 12551-20120208
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12551 ENGLISH
Do not use as a hoist . Do not use for overhead
lifting .
WarNING
When re-spooling the cable, ensure that the
cable spools in the under-wind position with
the cable entering the drum from the bottom,
not the top .
To re-spool correctly, and while wearing
gloves, keep a slight load on the cable while
pushing the remote button to draw in the
cable . Walk toward the winch not allowing
the cable to slide through your hands . Do not
let your hands get within 12” of the winch
while re-spooling . Turn off the winch and
repeat the procedure until a few feet of cable
are left . Disconnect the remote control and
finish spooling by rotating the drum by hand
with the clutch disengaged . Keep hands clear
of the fairlead and drum while the winch is
under power .
WarNING
Use gloves to protect hands when handling
the cable . Never let the cable slide through
your hands .
CauTIoN
Never release the free-spool clutch when
there is a load on the winch .
CauTIoN
Use hook strap when handling the hook for
spooling or unspooling the wire rope .
CauTIoN
Do not wrap the cable around any object and
hook it back onto itself .
CauTIoN
Apply blocks to the wheels of the vehicle
when on an incline .
CauTIoN
Duration of winching pulls should be kept as
short as possible .
If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to
the touch, stop winching immediately and let
it cool down for a few minutes . Do not pull for
more than one minute at or near the rated load .
CauTIoN
If the motor stalls, do not maintain power to
the winch .
Electric winches are designed and made for
intermittent use and should not be used in
constant duty applications .
CauTIoN
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