FULTON XLT 7.0 Manual De Instrucciones página 3

Before first operation
• NEVER exceed maximum
rated capacity. Refer to
table 5 to obtain rated
capacity. If uncertain,
contact Horizon Global at
1-800-632-3209 or go to
fultonperformance.com
•
Understand your winch
and its instructions.
• Purchaser/owner must
ensure that product is
installed according to these
instructions.
• Purchaser/owner must not
alter or modify product.
• This winch is rated for the
first layer of strap on the
drum for intermittent use
duty cycle.
Setup
•
ALWAYS remove
jewelry and wear ear and eye
protection.
•
ALWAYS use leather
gloves when handling the
strap & hook.
•
ALWAYS
stand clear of winch strap,
hook, fairlead, and load.
• ALWAYS keep others away
while winching.
• ALWAYS ensure the operator
and bystanders are aware of
the stability of the vehicle
and load.
•
ALWAYS be aware of
possible hot surfaces at
winch motor or drum during
or after winch use.
• NEVER operate this winch
when under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• NEVER allow children to play
on or around this product, or
the load being supported.
• NEVER let winch strap slip
through your hands.
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Important Safety Messages
• NEVER touch a winch strap or
.
hook when someone else is at the
controls.
• NEVER touch winch strap or
hook while under tension or
under load.
•
NEVER use the winch
as a lifting device or a hoist for
vertical lift.
•
NEVER use the winch to
lift, support or otherwise
transport humans.
• Operator and bystanders
should NEVER position any part
of body under any portion of this
product, or the load being
supported.
Is your winch ready to pull?
• ALWAYS inspect the winch strap
and hook for damage or wear
before operating winch. Frayed,
.
kinked or damaged winch strap
must be replaced immediately.
Damaged components must be
replaced before operation.
• ALWAYS be certain that the
winch stand can withstand the
load.
• ALWAYS use a hook with a latch.
•
ALWAYS ensure hook
latch is closed & supporting load.
• ALWAYS remove any element
or obstacle that may interfere
with safe winch operation.
• NEVER use winch rope or
strap for towing.
• NEVER use excessive effort to
free-spool winch strap.
• NEVER wrap winch strap back
onto itself.
•
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 operate the winch in a
stop-and-go fashion. Specially
when under load.
• Periodically check
mounting hardware for
proper torque and tighten
if necessary.
• Strap can break without
warning. ALWAYS keep a
safe distance from the
winch and strap while the
winch is under a load.
During the pull
• ALWAYS ensure that the
clutch is fully engaged.
• ALWAYS avoid side pulls,
which can pile up winch rope
or strap at one end of the
drum. This can damage the
winch strap or winch.
.
• ALWAYS secure the boat
with a separate safety chain
or tie down, not the winch.
• NEVER exceed winch or
winch strap rated capacity.
• NEVER use the winch to
secure the load.
• NEVER use the winch to
secure a boat to a trailer.
• NEVER shock load the
winch.
• NEVER engage or
disengage the clutch
when the winch is under
load, or the drum is
moving.
• NEVER submerge winch in
water.
• Pull from an angle of less
than 5° laterally to avoid the
strap from piling onto one
side of the drum.
• Not following these
instructions may lead to
premature wear or damage
to the winch.
After use
• Wash externally with
mild soap and water.
• Dry completely before
storing.
F4088-00 REV D (7871) 08/2021
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