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2. If you have attached the winch to a motor vehicle, make sure the vehicle will
not move under load. Do not put the vehicle in gear, instead apply the parking
brake and ideally use additional blocks under the tires to keep the vehicle from
moving.
3. Hang the mounting plate with the attached winch onto
the trailer hitch of the vehicle. Lead the hole completely
over the ball of the trailer hitch. It has to catch the neck
of the trailer hitch (as pictured on the right).
4. Loosen the clutch of the winch by turning the turn knob
(2) counter clockwise for two turns. Use one of the
remote controls to wire out the steel cable to the
desired length. Make sure that at least three turns of
steel cable remain on of the drum. If necessary, ask a
second person for assistance.
5. Attach the hook to the object be drawn (using the object hitch, pull straps or
quick-release hooks). Never attach the hook on vehicle panels, beams,
steering components, drive shafts, or deck clamps! Do not loop the steel cable
around the object and never draw a loop with the hook!
6. Turn the clutch knob clockwise and firmly fasten the clutch.
Operating the Winch
1. Step out of the danger zone and operate the toggle push button of the cable
remote (5) or use the keys on the radio controlled remote to wire out (6) or in
(7) the steel cable (make sure to switch on the radio controlled remote first).
The winch operates as long as you press any key accordingly.
2. Constantly monitor the operation of the winch and immediately turn off the
winch if you experience interferences or any threats of danger (e.g., drifting,
blocking or toppling load). Also turn off the winch if the slipping clutch
responses (motor continues to rotate, but draws no more)! Then the
maximum pulling force is exceeded.
3. When the object to be drawn has reached its final position, turn off the winch.
Secure the load against rolling, tilting, etc.
4. Release the clutch by turning the clutch knob (2) counter clockwise and
release the steel cable as far until the hook can be removed.
5. Wire in the steel cable, but only as far that the cable loop is not running on
the cable drum. Make sure that the cable runs cleanly on the drum turn next
to turn. Amounting turns may jam or damage the winch or damage the cable.
Be careful to avoid tangles and kinks. Do not let the hook run on the drum to
avoid damaging the winch.