Northern Industrial Tools 14021 User manual

WINCH CRADLE
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the
safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result
in serious personal injury.
Item #14021

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Thank you very much for choosing this Northern Industrial Tools™ product! For future reference,
please complete the owner’s record below:
Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual
to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This winch cradle is designed for certain applications only. The distributor cannot be responsible
for issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this winch cradle not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any
questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the winch cradle until you have first
contacted the distributor to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381.
INTENDED USE
This winch cradle used to mount most standard winches rated with a tensile strength of up to
12,500 lbs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & PACKING LIST
Item
Description
Material
Steel
Receiver Mount
2in. (5cm)
Finish
Powder coated
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
* Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
• Keep children and bystanders away while using this base and winch. Distractions can cause
you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical hazards in
your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator’s
view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage.

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• Be alert of your surroundings. Using a winch cradle in confined work areas may put you
dangerously close to cutting tools.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not attempt to mount more than the rated maximum capacity of the winch.
• Store idle winch cradle out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the winch or these instructions to operate it.
• Maintain your winch cradle. Check for bent or damaged parts and any other conditions.
If damaged, have the winch cradle repaired before use or discard entirely.
• Use the winch cradle and accessories in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the winch cradle
base for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
OPERATION
Step 1: Take the winch cradle out of the carton.
Step 2: Insert the mount into the receiver of the vehicle. Secure the winch cradle and winch by
inserting the linchpin (not included) through the holes.
Step 3: Assemble the winch on the winch cradle with bolt and nut (not included).
MAINTENANCE
• Maintain your Winch Cradle. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the winch
cradle. Check for loose hardware, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken
parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
• Keep all moving parts lightly lubricated to prevent corrosion.
• After use, wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth.
For replacement parts and technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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WARRANTY
One-Year Limited Warranty
Distributed by:
Northern Tool + Equipment Co., Inc.
Burnsville, MN 55337-0499
Made in China