WARN SNATCH BLOCK User Manual [en, es, fr]
64660 Rev A2
The Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques
WARN INDUSTRIES OFF-ROAD PRODUCTS
12900 S.E. Capps Road
Clackamas, OR 97015-8903 USA
Customer Service: 1-800-543-WARN
Fax: 1-503-722-3000
www.warn.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
General safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Winch basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
How the winch works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Winch accessories & enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Before you pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
Pulling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Rigging techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The final analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Every winching situation has the potential for personal injury. In order to minimize that
risk, it is important that you read this Basic Guide carefully, familiarize yourself with the
operation of your winch before having to use it, and be constantly safety oriented. In this
Guide, we will set forth many of the basic rules of safe winch operation. However,
because every winching situation is different, your constant good judgment and
consistent focus on safety are of great importance.
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As you read these instructions, you will see
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
Each message has a specific purpose. WARNINGS
are safety messages that indicate a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided could result
in serious injury. CAUTIONS are safety messages
that indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. A
CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe
practice. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the
hazard, indicate how to avoid hazard, and advise of
the probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard.
NOTICES are messages to avoid property damage.
NOTES are additional information to help you
complete a procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers.
• Always keep hands clear of wire rope, hook
loop, hook and fairlead opening during
installation, operation, and when spooling
in or out.
• Always use extreme caution when handling
hook and wire rope during spooling
operations.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever
spooling wire rope in or out, during
installation or operation to avoid injury to
hands or fingers.
WARNING
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye
protection.
• Never lean over battery while making
connections.
• Always verify area when drilling is clear of fuel
lines, fuel tank, brake lines, electrical wires,
etc
• Never route electrical cables:
- Across any sharp edges.
- Through or near moving parts.
- Near parts that become hot.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring
and electrical terminals.
• Always install terminal boots as directed
in installation instructions.
WARNING
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
• Never use as an overhead hoist, or to
suspend a load.
• Never use to lift or move persons.
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CAUTION
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers:
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when
handling a wire rope.
• Never let wire rope slip through your hands.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers:
• Always be aware of possible hot surface at
winch motor, drum or wire rope during or after
winch use.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
Winching Safety:
• Always require operator and bystanders to be
aware of stability during winching of vehicle
and/or load.
• 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.
• Always pass remote control through a window
to avoid pinching lead in door, when using
remote inside a vehicle.
NOTICE
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
• Always avoid continuous side pulls which can
pile up wire rope at one end of the drum. This
can damage your wire rope or winch.
• Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
• Never use winch to tow other vehicles. Shock
loads can momentarily exceed capacity of wire
rope and winch.
• Always use care to not damage your frame
when anchoring your vehicle during a winching
operation.
• Never "jog" wire rope under load. Shock loads
can momentarily exceed capacity of wire rope
and winch.
• Never use winch to secure a load during
transport.
• Never submerge winch in water.
• Always store the remote control in a
protected, clean, dry area.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
General Safety:
• 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.
• Never operate this winch if you are under 16
years of age.
• Never operate this winch when under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Never exceed winch or wire rope rated
capacity. Double line using a snatch block to
reduce winch load.
Installation Safety:
• Always choose a mounting location that is
sufficiently strong to withstand the maximum
pulling capacity of your winch.
• Always use factory approved switches,
remote controls, accessories and installation
components.
• Always use grade 5 or better hardware, never
weld bolts and never use longer bolts than
those supplied from factory.
• Always complete winch mounting and
attachment of hook to hook loop before wiring
winch during installation.
• Always position fairlead with WARNING label
on top.
• Always spool the wire rope onto the drum as
indicated by the drum rotation label on the
winch. Required for automatic brake to work (if
winch is so equipped) and for correct
installation orientation.
• Always prestretch wire rope and respool
under load before use. Tightly wound wire
rope reduces chances of "binding", which is
wire rope working it's way down into a loosely
wound wire rope layer, and catching or
damaging itself.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
Winching Safety:
• Always inspect winch installation and wire
rope condition before operating winch. Frayed,
kinked or damaged wire rope must be
replaced immediately. Loose or damaged
winch installation must be corrected
immediately.
• Never leave remote control plugged into winch
while free spooling, rigging, or sitting idle.
• Never hook wire rope back onto itself. This
damages the wire rope. Always use a choker
chain, wire choker rope or tree trunk protector
on the anchor.
• Always prior to winching, remove any element
that may interfere with safe winch operation.
• Always take your time when rigging for a
winch pull.
• Always be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load, and the strap or chain will
not slip.
• Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is
under load, wire rope is in tension or wire rope
drum is moving.
• Always unspool as much wire rope as
possible when rigging. Double line or pick
distant anchor point.
• Never winch with less than 5 wraps of wire
rope around the drum, the wire rope could
come loose from the drum.
• Always stand clear of wire rope and load
during operation.
• Never touch wire rope or hook while in tension
or under load.
• Never touch wire rope or hook while someone
else is at the control switch or during winching
operation.
• Never touch wire rope or hook while remote
control is plugged into winch.
• Always stand clear of wire rope and load and
keep others away while winching.
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So, you have your Warn winch and
you’re ready to get out on the trails: climb
a few boulders, splash a little mud,
traverse the occasional stream. Basically,
you’re ready to explore the backcountry
and otherwise have a great time.
Well, if you’re smart enough to go
prepared with the best, you’re probably
smart enough to know that to keep
having a great time, you need to fully
understand your winch and the winching
operation.
That’s exactly what this guide intends
to do: provide you with a basic under-
standing of your winch and teach you the
basics of proper winching techniques.
But before we get started, we must
emphasize that the information in this
guide is general in nature. Because no
two situations are alike, it would be
nearly impossible to review them all. We
can, however, provide you with the
general principles and techniques. Then
it is up to you to take the time to analyze
the situation and apply the proper
technique.
Along with a little common sense, the
guidelines laid out in this book can help
you keep off-roading fun. Just remember
to think through each situation before you
act and TREAD LIGHTLY!
Structural
components of a
planetary gear
winch
1
5
2
6
3
7
8
Never operate
or install a
winch without
reading or
understanding
the operator’s
manual
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WARNING
To start, you should familiarize
yourself with your Warn winch and each
of its components: Practice using your
winch before using it on the trail.
Motor
Typically the winch motor is
powered by the vehicle’s battery. The
motor provides power to the gear
mechanism, which turns the winch drum
and winds the wire rope.
Winch Drum
The winch drum is the
cylinder onto which the wire rope feeds.
The drum is driven by the motor and
drive train. Its direction can be changed
using the winch switch.
Wire Rope
The wire rope’s diameter
and length are determined by the winch’s
load capacity and design. Wrapped
around the winch drum and fed through
the fairlead, the wire rope is looped at the
end to accept the hook’s clevis pin.
Fairlead
When using the winch at
an angle, the fairlead (or wire lead) acts
to guide the wire rope onto the spooling
drum. It minimizes damage to the wire
rope while it goes through the winch
mount or bumper.
Gear Train
The reduction gear
converts the winch motor power into a
large pulling force. The gear train design
makes it possible for the winch to be
lighter and more compact.
Braking System
Braking action is
automatically applied to the winch drum
when the winch motor is stopped and
there is load on the wire rope. The
braking action is applied by the motor or
a separate mechanical brake, depending
on the winch construction.
Clutch
The clutch allows the
operator to manually disengage the
spooling drum from the gear train,
enabling the drum to rotate freely (known
as “freespooling”). Engaging the clutch
“locks” the winch drum back onto the
gear train.
Tie Rods
Ties the end housings
together as a structural unit.
1
5
2
6
3
7
8
4
Winch controls
come in many
forms. All enable
the operator to
start, stop and
change the
direction of the
winch drum
rotation.
Remote Control Switch
Dial Switch
Mini Rocker Switch
Rocker Switch
Never engage
or disengage
the clutch if
winch is under
load, wire rope
is in tension,
or wire rope
drum is
moving.
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Gloves
Wire rope, through use, will
develop “barbs” which can slice skin. It
is extremely important to wear protective
gloves while operating the winch or
handling the wire rope. Avoid loose fitting
clothes or anything that could become
entangled in the wire rope and other
moving parts.
Hook Strap
Use to hold the hook and
keep fingers away from the fairlead as
the wire rope is being spooled in.
Winches develop tremendous pulling
forces and can easily remove fingers and
limbs that are placed in pinch
points. Put the hook into the loop
and hold the strap between the
thumb and forefingers.
Snatch Block
Used properly, the
multi-purpose snatch block allows you to:
(1) increase your winch’s pulling
power; and (2) change your pulling
direction without damaging the wire rope.
Proper use of the snatch block is covered
in “Before You Pull”.
Clevis/D-Shackles
The D-Shackle is
a safe means for connecting the looped
ends of cables, straps and snatch blocks.
The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow
easy removal.
Alone, the winch is not much more
than a simple tool. But when used with
certain accessories and enhancements,
your Warn winch can become a
versatile and productive tool. In this
section, we’ll review several of these
items. Some are vital to the safe
operation of your winch, while others
offer added versatility and convenience.
Choker Chain
Can be used to hook-
up to another vehicle or sharp objects for
an anchor point. Chains, however, will
damage or kill trees.
Rocker switch control
Winch Mechanics
Now that you’ve familiarized yourself
with your Warn winch and its
components, we can begin reviewing
how it works. The major advantage of an
electric-powered winch is that it can
provide reliable service for intermittent
utility and recreational use even while the
vehicle’s engine is stalled — assuming,
of course, that sufficient battery current is
available. Your winch can operate at high
current loads, and, for this reason, uses
a high current switch system to safely
handle the current flow.
It is important to understand that the
longer the pull, the more heat that is
created, just like a hot plate. Prolonged
winching without cooling the winch motor
will damage the motor. Also, even if the
engine is idling during winching, the
battery may drain faster than it is
charging. So pay close attention to make
sure you aren’t draining your battery too
low to start your vehicle.
Control Of Your Winch
The winch is controlled by a switch
mechanism that provides control of the
forward or reverse rotation of the
spooling drum.
How the Winch Reacts to Load
Warn winches are rated by pulling
capacity. The maximum pulling capacity
occurs on the first layer of wire rope on
the drum. As the layers increase, the
pulling power decreases. It’s the mathe-
matics of winching. Exceeding the winch
capacity could cause the winch to fail or
the wire rope to break. Thinking through
how you intend to use your winch now,
could save you a big headache later.
In addition, you’ll also want to make
sure that your winch’s mounting system
and your vehicle’s frame can accom-
modate the rated load of your winch.
This winch is
controlled by the
hand held
remote control
to allow the
operator to
stand clear
during the
winching
process.
WINCH ACCESSORIES YOU’LL WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU
HOW THE WINCH WORKS
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Single line pull
Practice using your winch before you
get stuck. A real situation is no time to be
learning how to use your winch.
Make sure new wire rope is stretched
before it is first used. Unspool the full
length of the wire rope, leaving 5 wraps
on the drum. Apply at least 500 pounds
of tension. You can do this by setting up
an anchor point and pulling your vehicle
to it on a slightly inclined, flat surface and
letting the vehicle roll.
Whether you’re recovering another
vehicle or pulling a stump from the
ground, knowing the proper winching
techniques can help keep you and
others around you safe. And perhaps
the most important part of the winching
process, regardless of the situation, is
what you do before you pull.
In this section, we’ll show you the
basic fundamentals for effective
winching. However, it is up to you to
analyze the situation and make the
decisions necessary for the proper use
of your winch. Apply your knowledge of
your winch and the basic fundamentals
you’ve practiced and adjust your
techniques to your unique situation.
Some keys to remember when using
your Warn winch:
1. Always take your time to assess
your situation and plan your pull
carefully.
2. Always take your time when using
a winch.
3. Use the right equipment for your
situation.
4. Always wear leather gloves and
do not allow the wire rope to slide
through your hands.
5. You and only you should handle
the wire rope and operate the
remote control switch.
6. Think safety at all times.
7. Practice. Practice and practice the
steps.
Recovery Strap
Never use a
recovery strap in a winching operation.
Because it is designed to stretch, it
stores energy and could react like a
rubber band should your rigging fail. Use
the recovery strap to “snatch” out a stuck
vehicle.
Shovels & Hand Tools
Quite often
during winching activities, you’ll find
yourself in need of some additional help.
You may want to carry equipment such
as a shovel and an axe.
Tree Trunk Protector
Typically
made of tough, high-quality nylon, it
provides the operator an attachment
point for the winch rope to a wide variety
of anchor points and objects, as well as
protect living trees.
Backup Parts
Important backup
parts to carry for backcountry travel
should include an extra screw-pin
shackle, snatch block, and remote control
unit. For severe and continued winch
use, consider including an extra wire
rope and winch hook.
Toolbox Items
Items to bring along
include hand wrenches, screwdrivers,
pliers and tools to change wire rope.
Battery Recommendations
A fully
charged conventional ATV battery is
recommended to obtain peak perform-
ance from your winch. Make sure all
electrical connections are clean and tight.
Rigging for the Pull
The following steps describe how to
recover your vehicle with rigging a single
line pull. Double or multiple line rigging
techniques follow the same basic steps,
but use a snatch block to assist the
process.
Step 1:
PUT ON GLOVES.
Step 2:
DISENGAGE CLUTCH.
To
allow free spooling of the winch drum,
rotate the clutch lever on the winch to
Disengage. Freespooling conserves
battery power.
Step 3:
FREE THE WINCH HOOK AND
ATTACH HOOK STRAP.
Free the winch
hook from its anchor point. Attach hook
strap to the hook (if not attached).
Never attach a
recovery strap
to the winch
hook to
increase the
length of a
pull. Never
attempt to tow
a vehicle with
the recovery
strap attached
directly to the
winch hook.
Never use
“bungie”
straps that
develop
tremendous
and potentially
dangerous
amounts of
force when
stretched.
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CAUTION
Always use
supplied
hook strap
to hold
hook when
spooling
wire rope in
or out.
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WARNING
Always
keep hands
and clothing
clear of the
wire rope,
hook and
fairlead
opening
during
operation
and when
spooling.
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Step 7:
LOCK THE CLUTCH
. Lock the
winch drum by rotating the clutch lever
on the winch to Engage.
Step 4:
PULL WIRE TO ANCHOR
POINT.
Pull out enough wire rope to
reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep
a certain amount of tension in the wire.
It can become twisted and overwrap
when slackened, leading to wire rope
damage. To prevent loosing the end,
hold the winch hook in the hook strap
while you work.
Step 5:
SECURE TO THE ANCHOR
POINT.
Once you’ve established your
anchor point, secure the tree trunk
protector or choker chain around the
object.
Step 8:
CONNECT THE REMOTE
CONTROL
(if so equipped). Be careful
not to let the remote control cord dangle
in front of the winch.
Always disconnect the remote
control when not in use.
Step 9:
PUT WIRE ROPE UNDER
TENSION.
Using the winch switch,
slowly wind the wire rope until no slack
remains. Once the wire rope is under
tension, stand well clear, and never step
over it.
Step 10:
CHECK YOUR ANCHOR.
Make sure all connections are secured
and free of debris before continuing with
the winching procedure.
Step 6:
ATTACH THE CLEVIS/D-
SHACKLE AND HOOK STRAP
. Attach
the shackle to the two ends of the strap
or chain and through the hook loop,
being careful not to over tighten
(tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
Never winch
when there are
less than 5
wraps of wire
rope around
the winch
drum.
Stakes driven in
at an angle and
tied together.
Buried log with
chain secured
around the log.
How to choose an
anchor point:
A secure anchor is critical to
winching operations. An anchor
must be strong enough to hold
while winching. Natural anchors
include trees, stumps, and rocks.
Hook the cable as low as possible.
If no natural anchors are available,
when recovering another vehicle,
your vehicle becomes the anchor
point. In this case, be sure to put
the transmission in neutral, apply
the hand brake and block its
wheels to prevent your vehicle from
moving.
Ideally, you’ll want an anchor
point that will enable you to pull
straight in the direction the vehicle
will move. This allows the wire rope
to wind tightly and evenly onto the
spooling drum. An anchor point as
far away as possible will provide
the winch with its greatest pulling
power.
Never attempt
to disengage
the clutch
while wire
rope is under
tension. Never
engage the
clutch while
the drum is
rotating.
Always make
sure the clutch
is fully
engaged or
disengaged.
Never leave
remote control
plugged into
winch while
free spooling,
rigging or
sitting idle.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
Never hook
wire rope back
onto itself.
This damages
the wire rope.
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Step 13:
MAKE YOUR INTENTIONS
CLEAR
. Be sure that everyone in the
immediate vicinity surrounding the
winching operation is completely aware
of your intentions before you pull.
Declare where the spectators should not
stand — never behind or in front of the
vehicle and never near the wire rope or
snatch block. Your situation may have
other “no people” zones.
Step 14:
BEGIN WINCHING
. With the
winching vehicle’s engine on and light
tension already on the wire rope, begin
winching slowly and steadily. Be sure
that the wire rope is winding evenly and
tightly around the spooling drum. For
additional assistance, the winched
vehicle can be slowly driven while being
pulled by the winch.
Step 15:
FOR VEHICLE RECOVERY,
continue pulling until the vehicle is on
stable ground. If you are able to drive the
vehicle, the winching operation is
complete.
Step 16:
SECURE VEHICLE.
Once
recovery of the vehicle is complete, be
sure to secure the vehicle’s brakes and
put the Transmission in “park”. Release
tension in the wire rope.
Establish “no people” zones:
What to look for under load
The wire rope must always
spool onto the drum as indicated
by the drum rotation decal on the
winch.
As you power in, make sure the
wire rope winds evenly and tightly
on the drum. This prevents the
outer wire wraps from drawing into
the inner wraps, binding and
damaging the wire rope.
Avoid shock loads by using the
control switch intermittently to take
up wire rope slack. Shock loads
can momentarily far exceed the
winch and wire rope ratings.
During side pulls the wire rope
tends to stack up at one end of the
drum. This stack can become large
enough to cause serious damage
to the winch. So, line up pulls as
straight ahead as possible and
stop winching if the wire rope
comes close to the tie rods or
mounting plate. To fix an uneven
stack, spool out that section of the
rope and reposition it to the
opposite end of the drum which will
free up space for continued
winching.
Step 11:
CHECK WIRE ROPE.
The wire
rope should be neatly wound around the
spooling drum. Improper winding can
cause damage to the wire rope.
Step 12:
LAY SOMETHING OVER THE
WIRE ROPE,
if you decide it is
necessary, midway between the winch
and the anchor point to absorb energy
should the wire rope snap loose. Tree
limbs, heavy jackets, chain, back pack
and the like may be used for this
purpose.
As you probably have already noticed,
there are many things to do and consider
before you actually begin pulling. Think
through what you’re doing and you can
keep yourself and those around you out
of harm’s way.
Operating your winch properly is so
important, in fact, you should practice
these techniques before having to face
the distractions and stresses of a real
winching situation.
Never use the
winch as a
hoist. Never
use the
winch’s wire
rope to tow
another
vehicle.
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CAUTION
Always avoid
continuous
side pulls
which can pile
up wire rope at
one end of the
drum. This pile
up of wire can
damage wire
rope or winch.
NOTICE
Avoid over-
heating the
winch motor.
For extended
winching, stop
at reasonable
intervals to
allow the
winch motor to
cool down.
NOTICE
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Various winching situations will require
application of other winching techniques.
These could range from too little distance
to achieve maximum pull using straight
line rigging, simply increasing pulling
power, or maintaining a straight-line
pulling situation. You will have to assess
what technique is correct for your
situation. Think “safety” at all times.
How to change the
pulling direction
All winching
operations should have
a straight line from the
winch to the object
being pulled. This
minimizes the wire
rope collecting on
one side of the
drum affecting pulling efficiency and
damaging wire rope. A snatch block,
secured to a point directly in front of the
vehicle, will enable you to change your
pulling direction while still allowing the
wire rope to be at 90º to wind properly
onto the spooling drum.
Increasing pulling power
In some cases, you may find yourself
needing more pulling power. The use of
snatch blocks increases mechanical
advantage and that increases your
pulling power:
Double line
Because pulling power decreases with
the number of layers of wire rope on the
winch drum, you can use a snatch block
to double line out more wire rope. This
decreases the number of layers of wire
rope on the drum, and increases pulling
power.
Start by feeding out enough wire rope
to free the winch hook. Attach the hook
to your vehicle’s frame and run the wire
rope through a snatch block. Do not
attach hook to mounting kit.
Disengage the clutch and, using the
snatch block, pull out enough wire to
reach your anchor point.
Secure to the anchor point with a tree
trunk protector or choker chain. Attach
the clevis/shackle. Attach the shackle to
the two ends of the strap/chain, being
careful not to over tighten (tighten and
back-off 1/2 turn).
Single line
Double line
Step 17:
DISCONNECT WIRE ROPE.
Disconnect from the anchor.
Step 18:
REWIND WIRE ROPE.
The
person handling the wire rope should
walk the rope in and not let it slide
through the hand and control the winch
at all times.
How to spool under no load
Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or
tangle when spooled. Be sure any wire rope
already on the spooling drum is wound tightly
and evenly layered. Tighten and straighten the
layer if necessary. Keep the wire rope under
light tension and spool the wire rope back onto the winch drum in even layers
one layer at a time. At the end of each layer stop spooling and arrange the wire
rope in tight even layers.
Repeat this process until the winch hook is a minimum of 4 ft. (1.2m) from the
winch. Pinch the hook between your thumb and forefinger and attach the hook
strap. Hold the hook strap between the thumb and forefinger to keep tension on
the wire rope. Walk the wire rope towards the fairlead, carefully spooling in the
remaining wire rope by pulsing the control switch. Store the hook at the fairlead
or tensioned to a suitable location to the side.
If you do not have the hook strap, use a length of cord or something similar.
To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingers inside the hook area as you
are powering in.
Step 19:
DISCONNECT REMOTE
CONTROL.
Disconnect the remote
control cord and store in a clean and
dry place. Winching operations are
now complete. Put the cap on the
solenoid plug in.
Always keep
hands and
clothing clear
of the wire
rope, hook and
fairlead
opening
during opera-
tion and when
spooling.
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WARNING
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
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