WARN Tabor 12K - Manual (Page 4)

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARN INDUSTRIES • THE BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUES
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
Read the Instruction
Manual
Always Wear Hearing and
Eye Protection
Never Use Winch as a
Hoist
Properly Seat Load in
Throat of Hook
Wind Rope on Bottom of
Drum
Finger/Fairlead Crushing
Hazard
Hand Piercing/Cutting
Hazard
Explosion/Bursting Hazard
Sharp Edge Hazard
SYMBOL INDEX
WARN INDUSTRIES • THE BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUES
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 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
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• 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.
• Always use a hook with a latch.
• Always ensure the operator and bystandnders are aware
of the stability of the vehicle and/or load.
• Always keep wired remote control lead and power cord
clear of the drum, rope, and rigging. Inspect for cracks,
pinches, frayed wires or loose connections. Damaged
components must be replaced before operation.
• Always pass remote lead thru window when used in
vehicle.
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
General Safety:
• Always Know Your Winch. Take time to fully read the
Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and/or Basic Guide
to Winching Techniques, in order to understand your
winch and its operations.
• Never exceed winch or winch rope rated capacity. Double
line using a snatch block to reduce winch load.
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch
rope.
• Never use winch or winch rope for towing. Shock loads
can damage, overload and break rope.
• Never use a winch to secure a load.
• Never operate this winch when under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Never operate this winch if you are under 16 years of age.
Installation Safet y:
• Always choose a mounting location that is sufficiently
strong to withstand the maximum pulling capacity of your
winch.
• Always use grade 5 (grade 8.8 metric) or better hardware.
• Never weld mounting bolts.
• Always use factory approved mounting hardware,
components, and accessories.
• Never use bolts that are too long.
• Always complete the winch installation and hook
attachment before installing the wiring.
• Always keep hands clear of winch rope, hook loop, hook
and fairlead opening during installation, operation, and
when spooling in or out.
• Always position fairlead with warning readily visible on
top.
• Always prestretch rope and respool under load before
use. Tightly wound rope reduces chances of “binding”,
which can damage the rope.
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
Always Wear Leather
Gloves
Do Not Move People
Always Use Supplied Hook
Strap
Never Apply Load to Hook
Tip or Latch
Never Wind Rope Over Top
of Drum
Fairlead Pinch Point
Hot Surface Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazard
Moving Parts Hazard