WARNING   WARNING:  Using winch ropes is dangerous and should only be done by a person familiar with proper vehicle recovery safety practices. Improper use of winch ropes could cause hook failure or separation from the vehicle.
WARNING   WARNING:  Slowly remove the slack from the winch rope prior to pulling. Failure to do so can introduce significantly higher loads which could cause the winch rope to break off, or the winch rope to fail.
WARNING   WARNING:  Never link two winch ropes together with a clevis pin. These heavy metal objects could become projectiles if the winch rope breaks.
WARNING   WARNING:  When using the winch, take care not to get your fingers or hands caught in the mechanism. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING   WARNING:  Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing or jewelry when winching.
WARNING   WARNING:  Make sure to wear eye protection when winching.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not exceed the winch or winch rope capacity. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING   WARNING:  Wear gloves when handling the winch rope. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not use the winch to secure loads.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not use the winch to tow a trailer. This can damage, overload and break the winch rope.
WARNING   WARNING:  Make sure the anchor point can properly support the load and secure the winching equipment. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING   WARNING:  Only use the equipment supplied with the winch when winching.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not engage or disengage the winch clutch when the winch is in use.
WARNING   WARNING:  The winch and associated components become hot when in use. Let them cool down before removing them.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the winching system. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING   WARNING:  Make sure to properly store the winch rope to the shackle point or fairlead when not in use. Failure to properly store the winch rope could cause it to become a projectile.

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