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Driver Controls Winch operation Before you pull Make sure the new rope is stretched before its first use. Unspool the wire rope, leaving five wraps on the drum. Apply at least 500 lbs. (227 kg) of tension. This can be done by setting up an anchor point and pulling your vehicle to it at a slightly inclined, flat surface and letting the vehicle roll. Before you use your winch, remember these key points: 1. Think safety at all times. 2. Always take your time to assess your situation and plan your pull carefully. 3. Always take your time when using the winch. 4. Use the right equipment for your situation. 5. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire rope to slide through your hands. 6. You and only you should handle the wire rope and operate the remote control switch. 7. Practice. Practice and practice the steps. Choosing an anchor point A secure anchor is critical to winching operations. The anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural anchors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the rope 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 parking brake and block the wheels to prevent it from moving. The anchor point should allow you to pull straight in the direction the vehicle will move. This allows the rope to wind tightly and evenly on the winch drum. An anchor point as far away as possible will provide the winch with its greatest pulling power. Winching hand signals In some situations, recovery could involve two people. While one person drives, the other person provides navigation assistance and ensures the rope is winding properly. Understanding the right hand signals help provide clear understanding between the driver and the navigator. Also, if the driver controlling the winch can not see both hands of the navigator, the winch should not be activated. The following are some suggested hand signals to review: 7

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Winch operation
Before you pull
Make sure the new rope is stretched before its first use. Unspool the
wire rope, leaving five wraps on the drum. Apply at least 500 lbs. (227
kg) of tension. This can be done by setting up an anchor point and
pulling your vehicle to it at a slightly inclined, flat surface and letting the
vehicle roll.
Before you use your winch, remember these key points:
1. Think safety at all times.
2. Always take your time to assess your situation and plan your pull
carefully.
3. Always take your time when using the winch.
4. Use the right equipment for your situation.
5. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire rope to slide
through your hands.
6. You and only you should handle the wire rope and operate the remote
control switch.
7. Practice. Practice and practice the steps.
Choosing an anchor point
A secure anchor is critical to winching operations. The anchor must be
strong enough to hold while winching. Natural anchors include trees,
stumps and rocks. Hook the rope 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 parking brake and block the wheels to prevent it
from moving.
The anchor point should allow you to pull straight in the direction the
vehicle will move. This allows the rope to wind tightly and evenly on the
winch drum. An anchor point as far away as possible will provide the
winch with its greatest pulling power.
Winching hand signals
In some situations, recovery could involve two people. While one person
drives, the other person provides navigation assistance and ensures the
rope is winding properly. Understanding the right hand signals help
provide clear understanding between the driver and the navigator. Also,
if the driver controlling the winch can not see both hands of the
navigator, the winch should not be activated. The following are some
suggested hand signals to review:
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