Warn 97740 Guide D'installation Et Operateur page 5

WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
Winching Safety:
• Always inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before
operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged
components must be replaced before operation.
Protect parts from damage.
• Always remove any element or obstacle that may
interfere with safe operation of the winch.
• Always be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load and the strap or chain will not
slip.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling
winch rope in or out, during installation and during
operation.
• Always require operators and bystanders to be
aware of vehicle and or load.
• Always be aware of stability of vehicle and load
during winching, keep others away. Alert all
bystanders of an unstable condition.
• Always unspool as much winch rope as possible
when rigging. Double line or pick distant anchor
point.
• Always take time to use appropriate rigging
techniques for a winch pull.
• Never touch winch rope or hook while someone else
is at the control switch or during winching operation.
• Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under
load, winch rope is in tension or drum is moving.
• Never touch winch rope or hook while under tension
or under load.
• Always stand clear of winch rope and load and keep
others away while winching.
• Never use vehicle to pull load on winch rope.
Combined load or shock load can damage, overload
and break rope.
• Never wrap winch rope back onto itself. Use a
choker chain or tree trunk protector on the anchor.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always stand clear, keep hands clear, keep others away.
• Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of wire
rope/10 wraps of synthetic rope around the drum.
Rope could come loose from the drum, as the rope
attachment to the drum is not designed to hold a
load.
• Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load.
• Always be certain anchor will withstand load, use
appropriate rigging and take time to rig correctly.
• Never use winch to lift or move persons.
• Never use excessive eff ort to freespool winch rope.
• Always use proper posture/lifting technique or get
lifting assistance while handling and installing product.
• Always wind the winch rope on bottom (mountside)
of drum.
• Never wind rope over top of drum.
• Always spool the winch rope onto the drum in the
direction speci ed by the drum rotation labels on the
winch and/or in the documentation. This is required
for the automatic brake (if so equipped) to function
properly.
WARNING
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands and ngers:
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling
winch rope.
• Always be aware of possible hot surfaces at winch
motor, drum or rope during or after winch use.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or 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.
N OTI CE
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up winch rope
at one end of the drum. This can damage winch 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.
This manual provides instructions on how to
install your WARN winch system and initial
operating instructions. Please read the Basic
Guide To Winching Techniques for complete
operational instructions for your WARN winch
system.
Safety
When installing your WARN winch system, read
and follow all mounting and safety instructions.
Always use caution when working with electricity
and remember to verify that no exposed electrical
connections exist before energizing your winch
circuit.
For specifications and performance data, refer to
the specification sheet supplied with your winch.
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