DO NOT: Operate the winch with less than eight wraps on the drum. The set screw on the drum is not designed to hold pull force of cable.
DO NOT: Continuously pull from extreme angles. This will cause the wire rope to jam as it piles up on one side.
DO NOT: Release the free spool clutch when a load is connected to the winch.
DO NOT: Use your winch for jerking loads, towing, or securing a load.
DO NOT: Attach tow hooks to the winch mount.
DO NOT: Allow the wire rope to thread through your hand.
DO NOT: Continue to winch when the battery power is low.
DO NOT: Leave the remote plugged in when not in use.
DO NOT: Use the winch as a secure tie-down point.
DO: Wear non-skid footwear during winch operation.
DO: Keep your vehicle running while winching. This allows the battery charging your winch to maintain a charge and will not run down your battery.
DO: Keep the winre away from heat or sharp edges.
DO: Fully disenage winch when not in use and fully engage when in use. The winch dog will disengage from the drum if the clutch is not fully engaged.
DO: Put the winch in free spool when not in use.
DO: Use rachets and straps to secure all loads.
DO: Make sure the winch is fully engaged (clutch) before pulling.
DO: Maintain your winch. Read our winch mintenance article here.