4x4 TOUGH 17-22697 Instruction Manual - Page 6

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE -

HOW TO SET UP YOUR WINCH EXTENSION STRAP
"TFAS"; Think First Act Second. This is the golden rule with all recovery options.
Take the time to access the situation before commencing the recovery.
WARNING - Never operate your winch with less than four full
wraps of line on the drum as your chance of a breakage on
the final wraps is much more likely than on the earlier layers
of line. The winch extension strap is designed to make up the
distance while keeping line on your winch.
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Locate a suitable anchor point, such as a tree or large bolder and attach an
appropriate strap, such as a tree trunk protector.
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Attach the extension strap using a rated bow shackle and finger tighten. Back the
pin of the shackle off by half a turn. This will prevent the pin from binding up under
stress and become impossible to remove later.
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Run out enough winch line to get from the your 4WD to the winch extension strap.
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Attach the winch line hook to the end of the winch extension strap.
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Ensure that there are no tangles or cross-overs in the line.
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Move everyone away from the winching area and begin to take up the slack.
When everyone is clear and the slack is taken up, begin to winch.
EXAMPLE SHOWN HERE -
Diagram 1
WINCH
LINE
Position mid way between
the vehicle and the winch hook
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WINCH
EXTENSION STRAP
WINCH
DAMPER
the winch hook and bow shackle
WINCH HOOK
WINCH
DAMPER
Position mid way between
BOW SHACKLE
TREE TRUNK
PROTECTOR