WARN PullzAll Installation - Manual (Page 2)

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As you read these instructions, you will see
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
Each message has a specifi c purpose. WARNINGS
are safety messages that indicate a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided could result
in serious injury or death. CAUTIONS are safety
messages that indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could 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
the 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!
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to serious injury or death.
• Always read all instructions and cautionary
markings on battery charger, battery pack and
cordless pulling tool.
• Never operate pulling tool in an environment
containing explosive or combustible material.
• Never expose battery unit to high heat or fi re.
• Never store Cordless PullzAll battery unit in a
tool box or pocket with nails, screws, keys, etc.
Shorting of battery terminal may cause fi re.
• Always avoid contact with battery leakage, which
may occur under extreme usage or temperature
conditions.
• Always remove the battery when the unit is not in
use.
• Always dispose or recycle battery according to
local ordinances / regulations.
• Always protect terminals with insulating tape,
prior to disposal, to prevent shorting.
• Never attempt to disassemble the battery. No
user serviceable parts inside.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to serious injury or death.
• Always use properly grounded single phase
receptacle protected by a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI).
• Never remove ground pin from plug.
• Never route electrical cables across sharp edges.
• Never route electrical cables through or near
moving parts.
• Never route electrical cables near parts that
become hot.
• Never remove electrical cover from battery charger.
• Never leave the pulling tool power cord plugged
in when installing, rigging, servicing or when the
pulling tool is not being used.
• Never disconnect ground bond.
• Never operate product in a wet environment.
• Always power pulling tool with only the
recommended electrical system voltage. See the
pulling tool specifi cation sheet for details.
• Never operate charger with damaged cord or plug.
Replace them immediately.
• Never operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any
way.
• Never charge battery in damp or wet environment.
• Always charge battery pack in temperatures above
+32 °F (0° C) and below 120 °F (49° C). This is
important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery.
• Always store pulling tool and battery pack where
temperatures will not exceed 120 °F (49 °C).
• Always disconnect charger when battery is fully
charged.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to serious injury or death.
• Never use pulling tool to secure a load.
• Never shock load rope. Shock load can damage,
overload and break rope.
• Never use the pulling tool’s rope to tow vehicle or
object. Impact loading during towing can exceed
rope strength.
• Always be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load and the strap or chain will not
slip.
• Always take time to use appropriate rigging
techniques for pulling/lifting.
• Never spool out past the red paint on wire rope.
• Never exceed pulling tool or rope capacity listed
on product data sheet. Double line using a snatch
block to reduce pulling tool load.
• Never exceed 1000 lb. (454 kg) Maximum pulling
capacity.
• Always use suitable anchor point capable of
handling load.
• Always use factory approved mounting hardware,
components, and accessories.
• Always respool under tension load after use.
Tightly wound rope reduces chances of “binding”,
which can damage the rope.
• Always spool the rope onto the drum in the
direction specifi ed by the product warning label on
the product and/or documentation.
• Always avoid “jogging” or “plugging” (quick on/
off cycles) with the pulling tool. This can damage
motor controls and rope.
WARNING
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to serious injury or death.
• Never attach a recovery strap to the pulling tool
hook to increase the length of a pull.
• Always use a hook with a latch.
• Always ensure hook latch is closed and not
supporting load.
• Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load
only to the center of hook.
• Never use a hook whose throat opening has
increased, or whose tip is bent or twisted.
• Never attempt to tow a vehicle or object with the
recovery strap attached directly to the pulling tool
hook.
• Never use bungee straps that develop tremendous
and potentially dangerous amounts of force when
stretched.
• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up rope at
one end of the drum. This can damage rope or
pulling tool.
• Never hook rope back onto itself. This damages
the rope.
• Always use a choker chain, choker rope, or strap.
• Never use pulling tool to lift or move persons.
• Never use pulling tool to lift over persons
• Always select an anchor point as far away as
possible. This will provide the pulling tool with its
greatest pulling power.
• Always use suitable anchor point capable of
handling load.