Dodge 2007 Power Wagon - Manual (Page 296)

General Information
Practice using your winch before you get stuck. Some key
points to remember when using your winch are:
1. Always take your time to assess the situation and plan
your pull carefully.
2. Always take your time when using a winch.
3. Use the right equipment for the situation.
4. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire
rope to slip through your hands when handling the rope.
5. Only the operator should handle the wire rope and
remote control.
6. Think safety at all times.
Vehicle Recovery Using the Winch:
CAUTION!
•
Always Know Your Winch: Take time to fully read and
understand the included Installation and Operations
Guide, and Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, in
order to understand your winch and the winching
operation.
•
Always inspect winch installation and wire rope con-
dition before operating winch. Frayed, kinked or dam-
aged wire rope must be replaced immediately. Loose or
damaged winch installation must be corrected imme-
diately.
•
Always be sure any element which can interfere with
safe winching operations is removed prior to initiating
winching.
•
Always keep remote control lead clear of the drum,
wire rope and rigging.
•
Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed wires, or loose
connections. Replace if damaged.
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