DCS - Safety Instructions

This is a powered machine; care must be taken during its operation

Read the Winch Manual before operating

Do not wear loose clothing near the winch.

Do not unwind the last layer of cable wraps.

Keep long hair tied up and secure near the winch.

Only operate the winch with the protective covers in place.

Keep hands and clothing clear of all moving parts.

Take care when reeling out the manual utility ratchet winch, as a load will be felt on the handle the user must hold.

Never grab or touch the cable when reeling in or out as it may catch and pull in your hand.

Do not lower the cable with the small manual utility ratchet winch connected.

Disengage the ratchet, brake, and drum pin lock before attempting to pay out the cable.

The ratchet is only used to manually retrieve the cable. It prevents the cable from going out.

Refer to all applicable local and Federal regulations regarding safe work practices for manual lifting.

This includes being aware of manual lifting limits, the correct way to lift, and if machinery must be used instead to keep the operator safe.

Refer to all applicable local and Federal regulations regarding safe work practices for lifting with machinery.

Only lift equipment from marked lifting locations.

Only lift items with correctly trained personnel.