Chicago Electric 3882 User Manual
12 VOLT WINCH
®
(POWER IN / POWER OUT)
Model 03882
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
REVISED MANUAL 04/03; REV 01/05
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Electrical Requirements 12 Volt DC Input
Load Capacities 9,500 Lbs. (Rolling)
8,500 Lbs. (Marine)
3,000 Lbs. (Pulling)
Power In and Out Capability Yes
Line Speed 10 Ft. Per Minute with Load
Cable Length 36 Ft.
Battery Cable Lengths 10 Ft. for Negative Lead
25 Ft.-2 In. for Positive Lead
Remote Cable Length 10 Ft.
Mounting Plate Dimensions 8-3/4” L x 4-15/16” H x 3/16” W
Main Hook Size 5/8” Opening x 4-1/4” Long
Pulley Hook Size 5/8” Opening x 7-5/8” Long
Net Weight 40 Lbs.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number
on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry
place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas
invite injuries.
2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle
this product.
3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be
stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment, and
keep out of reach of children.
4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or
reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to
use this product.
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5. USE EYE PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles when
assembling and using this product. ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles
are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
6. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become
caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from
becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up
above elbows.
7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent
tripping, falling, back injury, etc.
8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do
not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that
it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged
parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use only identi-
cal replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product.
Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean and dry for
better and safer performance.
13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualified technician.
14. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at
the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this
tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
15. WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The
operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD CAPACITY FOR THE
WINCH; (9,500 LBS. ROLLING), (8,500 LBS. MARINE), (3,000 LBS. PULLING). Never use the Hand Crank (1) to “assist” the Winch. Overloading the Winch
could cause serious personal injury and/or property damage.
2. THE WINCH IS DESIGNED FOR INTERMITTENT USE ONLY. Do not use the
Winch in a constant duty application. The duration of the pulling job should be
kept as short as possible. If the Winch becomes very hot to the touch, stop the
Winch and let it cool down for several minutes. Never pull for more than one
minute at or near the rated load capacities. Do not maintain power to the Winch
if the Motor (65) stalls.
3. MAKE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MANUFACTURER’S
MANUAL FOR THE VEHICLE/TRAILER TO WHICH THE WINCH WILL BE
ATTACHED.
4. MAKE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MANUFACTURER’S
MANUAL FOR THE OBJECT YOU WILL WINCH. Make sure to attach the Winch
Cable Hook (57) of the Winch to the manufacturer’s recommended pulling point.
5. ALWAYS EXAMINE THE WINCH FOR STRUCTURAL CRACKS, BENDS,
DAMAGE, FRAYED CABLE, AND ANY OTHER CONDITIONS THAT MAY
AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE WINCH. Do not use the Winch even
if minor damage appears.
6. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work
area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris.
7. ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE GEARS OF THE
WINCH WHEN APPLYING OR RELEASING A LOAD. Remain clear of the
Winch Cable Hook (57) when pulling a load. Do not stand in line with the Cable
Assembly, as it could whip violently should it break. People and animals should
be kept at a safe distance when using the Winch.
8. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN APPLYING OR RELEASING A LOAD.
Never allow the load to suddenly release. Slowly and carefully apply and release
the load.
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9. NEVER WINCH A BOAT OR OTHER OBJECT WITH ANYONE IN OR ON IT.
Use a spotter to assist you in assuring that it is safe to operate the Winch. Make
sure this person is out of the way of the vehicle and the Steel Cable before activating the Winch.
10. WHEN MOUNTING THE WINCH ON A VEHICLE/TRAILER, MAKE SURE TO
ALLOW SUFFICIENT SPACE FOR THE WINCH’S HAND CRANK (1) TO BE
TURNED A FULL 360 DEGREES.
11. THE WINCH IS DESIGNED FOR MOUNTING ON SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR SURFACES ONLY. Do not attempt to mount the Winch on a rounded
surface.
12. THE WINCH IS NOT DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE ROPES OR FIBER-
GLASS STRAPS. Do not replace the Steel Cable with a Cable of lesser
strength.
13. THE STEEL CABLE MUST BE PULLED STRAIGHT IN. Keep the load in line
with the Winch. Pulling at an angle (off to the side) may cause excessive stress
on the Winch.
14. ALWAYS LEAVE AT LEAST FOUR TURNS OF STEEL CABLE ON THE
CABLE ASSEMBLY SHAFT TO PREVENT PULLING THE STEEL CABLE
COMPLETELY OUT OF THE WINCH.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THE WINCH UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS UNDER A LOAD.
16. WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
17. NEVER LIFT PEOPLE AND ANIMALS OR HOIST LOADS OVER PEOPLE.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List (page 15)
are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
REV 11/06
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