
Trailparts Ltd, Cnr Jervois & Tuna Sts, Dargaville, 0372 |PO Box 74, Dargaville, 0310
+64 9 439 5508 | sales@trailparts.co.nz |www.trailparts.co.nz
Warning! Observe safety precautions for personal safety and the safety of others. Improper equipment operation may
cause personal injury and equipment damage.
Read the following carefully before attempting to operate your winch and keep the instructions for future reference.
Dress properly:
»Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery; they can be caught in moving parts.
»Wear leather gloves when handling winch rope/cable, as broken ropes/cable can cause injuries.
»Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Keep a safe distance:
»Ensure that all persons stand well clear of the winch rope/cable and load during winch operation, 1.5 times
the rope/cable length is recommended. If a rope/cable pulls loose under load or breaks it can lash back
and cause serious injury.
»Do not step over the rope/wire.
»All visitors and onlookers should be kept well clear of the work area.
»Ensure a secure footing and balance while operating the winch.
Do not misuse the control Rope/Wire:
»Never carry the winch by the cord, or disconnect it from the receptacle by pulling the rope/cable.
»Keep rope/cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Do not overwork the winch:
»If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to touch, stop and let it cool for a few minutes.
»Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls.
»Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in tables, shock loads must not exceed these ratings.
»Any winch showing signs of misuse and/or excessive heat will not be accepted for warranty.
Avoid unintentional starting:
»Winch clutch should be disengaged when not in use and fully engaged when in use.
»Never release the winch clutch while under load.
Check for damaged parts:
»Before using, you should check your winch carefully. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a Trailmaxx authorised service centre.
Repairing your winch:
»When repairing the winch use only genuine Trailmaxx replacement parts, as using any other parts will
invalidate the warranty and may result in injury to the user.
Re-spooling the Rope/Wire:
»Leather gloves must be worn while re-spooling.
»To re-spool correctly, it is necessary to keep a slight load on the rope/cable. Hold the rope/cable with one
hand and the remote control switch with the other. Start as far back and in the centre as you can. Walk up,
keeping load on the rope/wire as the winch is powered in.
»Do not allow the rope/wire to run loosely through your hand and do not approach the winch too closely.
»Turn o the winch and repeat the procedure until all but 1m of rope/cable is in.
»Disconnect the remote control switch and finish spooling in the rope/wire by rotating the drum by hand
with the clutch disengaged.
»On hidden winches, spool in the rope/cable under power but keep hands clear.
1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS