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-Hi, I'm Gary Harris of WARN Industries.

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We all know a winch is a versatile tool 
used for recovery of a stuck vehicle,

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as well as moving a heavy load.

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What I'm gonna do today is give you some tips and techniques

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on how to get the most out of your 
winch while you're out on the trail.

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For starters, always remember to wear gloves when operating a winch.

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Winch lines can develop sharp barbs and gloves will help protect your hands.

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Also, when reaching for your winch line, always grab it by the hook strap.

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This will help reduce the chance of injury to your hands and fingers.

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WARN's winching accessory kit includes several items that 
will help in moving a heavy object.

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One of the most useful items found in the kit is a snatch block.

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When used properly, a snatch block can double a winch's pulling capacity

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and allow you to change the direction of your pull.

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Also in the WARN accessory kit, you'll find 
two D-shackles and a tree trunk protector.

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The D-shackles are used for attaching the looped ends of 
cables, straps, and snatch blocks to an object.

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The tree truck protector gives you an attachment point

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for the winch rope to go around trees and protect them from damage.

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These can be used to anchor to other items as well.

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These accessories can really come in handy when you 
need to put your winch to work.

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And when it comes to winching, here's a few simple steps 
and you'll be on your way in no time.

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The first thing you need to do is place 
the clutch lever in the free spool position

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and pull out enough line to reach your anchor point.

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Next, secure the winch line to the anchor point by 
utilizing the tree truck protector and the D-shackle.

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Now, turn the clutch lever to engage

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and put the winch line under a bit 
of tension,
making sure the anchor is secure.

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You can now begin making your recovery.

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If the pull is too difficult or if you're pulling a heavy UTV,

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you can use a snatch block to double your pulling power.

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Keep in mind that the double-line pull will reduce the recovery speed by half.

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For even more information,

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consult the WARN Basic Guide to Winching Techniques

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available for download on WARN's website at warn.com.

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Well, there you have it.

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A few basic accessories and proper use of the winch

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and you can ride with confidence knowing that if you do get stuck,

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you've got a WARN winch to get you...