User Manual - Page 462

For RAM 2012 2500.

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WARNING! (Continued)
Always stand clear of wire rope and load and keep
others away during winching.
Always keep hands and clothing clear of the wire
rope, hook and fairlead opening during operation
and when spooling.
Never wrap wire rope back onto itself. Always use
a choker chain, wire choker rope or tree trunk
protector on the anchor.
Never attach a recovery strap to the winch hook to
increase the length of a pull.
Never attempt to tow a vehicle with the recovery
strap attached directly to the winch hook.
Never use bungee straps that develop tremen-
dous and potentially dangerous amounts of force
when stretched.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Always disconnect the remote control when not in
use.
Never winch when there are less than five wraps
of wire rope around the winch drum.
Always pass remote control through a window to
avoid pinching lead in door, then using remote
inside a vehicle.
Never leave the remote control plugged into the
winch while free spooling, rigging or sitting idle.
General Information
Practice using your winch before you get stuck. Some key
points to remember when using your winch are:
1. Always take your time to assess the situation and plan
your pull carefully.
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