12090 - 2,000 LB. (907 KG) UTILITY WINCH OPERATION
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Connecting a Load
During connection of a load and operation of the winch,
the user should keep hands and fingers clear of pinch
points, moving parts, the wire cable and hook. Lose
clothing and jewelry should not be worn, and long
hair should be tied back while connecting a load and
operation. Gloves and safety goggles should be worn
at all times when connecting or winching a load. The
cable should never be allowed to slide through the users
hands. The user should only grab the hook, using a hook
strap (not included) when loading/unloading an item.
Never grab the wire cable directly. Attach the load to
the hook using only rated equipment, such as slings,
chains or winching shackles. Connection to the hook
must be completely secure to prevent any accidental
disconnection. Make sure the connection device is
properly seated in the base of the hook and that the
safety clasp closes fully.
CAUTION
If the wire cable becomes kinked or twisted during
operation stop use immediately.
Once a load has been properly connected, drape a
blanket or jacket over the wire cable approximately 5 to
6 ft. (1.5 to 1.8 m) from the hook. In the event of a broken
cable it will dampen the snap back. Make sure and
do a test. Winch the load 1 to 2 in. (2.5 to 5.1 cm) and
pause a moment to inspect all connections and that the
equipment can handle the load.
WARNING
Do not exceed rated load capacity, even while testing
a load.
General Tips for Safe Operation
Your 12090 utility winch is rated at a 2000 lb. (907 kg)
max standard rated pull, 5000 lb. (2,268 kg) max rated
marine pull and 6000 lb. (2,722 kg) max rated rolling pull.
Overloads can damage the winch, motor, wire cable, and/
or create a possible hazard for property damage, injury
or death.
For loads over 1000 lb. (454 kg) standard,
2500 lb. (1,134 kg) marine, 3000 lb. (1,361 kg) rolling,
the use of a snatch block/pulley system (not included) to
double the wire cable line must be used. This will aid in
two ways:
1. reduce the number or cable layers on the drum, as
well as,
2. reduce the load on the wire cable by as much as
50%.
When doubling the line back to the winch, run the wire
cable through the snatch block and attach the hook to a
suitable anchor. Make sure the safety clasp on the hook
closes before operation.
Get to know your winch before you actually need to use
it. We recommend that you set up a few test runs to
familiarize yourself with rigging techniques, the sounds
your winch makes under various loads, the way the cable
spools on the drum, etc.
Inspect the wire cable and equipment before each use. A
frayed or damaged cable shall be replaced immediately.
Use only manufacturer’s identical replacement cable with
the exact specifications.
Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that
all bolts are tight before each operation. Store the winch
indoors and in a place that it will not be damaged.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way,
is found to be worn, or operates abnormally MUST
BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED. It is
recommended that the necessary repairs be made by a
manufacturer’s authorized repair facility.
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the
manufacturer are to be used.
