JET GPW-2000 General Purpose Winch Owner’s Manual

: June 16, 2024
: JET

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OWNER’S MANUAL

GPW Series

This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a JET General Purpose Winch. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the winch. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your General Purpose Winch, and to aid in using the tool safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully.

Warranty & Service

The JET Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give you quick service.

In most cases, any one of these JET Group Repair Stations can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET, Performax or Powermatic tools.

For the name of an Authorized Repair Station in your area, please call 1-800-274-6848.

More Information

Remember, the JET Group is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local JET Group distributor.

JET Group Warranty

The JET Group (including Performax and Powermatic brands) makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship as follow: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-andtear, repair or alterations outside our facilities, or to a lack of maintenance.

THE JET GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE, FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE JET GROUP SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will either repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replacement, if you are willing to accept a refund. We will return repaired product or replacement at JET’s expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of JET’s warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

The JET Group sells through distributors only. Members of the JET Group reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

WARNING

Do not load winch beyond its rated capacity. Capacity rating is based on one layer of line around the drum. As line builds on drum, capacity decreases. Obtain cable and rope manufacturers recommendation for size and type.
Do not use winch for lifting people or loads over people.
Learn to use your winch. After installing your winch, take the time to practice using it so that you are comfortable with it when the need arises. Periodically, check the winch installation to assure that all bolts are tight.
If used as a vehicle winch, do not “move” your vehicle to assist the winch. The combination of the winch and the vehicle pulling together could overload the cable.
Keep winch area clear. Do not allow people to remain in the winch area. Do not stand between the winch and the load.
Inspect cable frequently. A frayed cable, or rope with broken strands should be replaced immediately. Do not operate winch if line is kinked, or shows any signs of corrosion, or weakness.
Keep hands and fingers clear of the winch and cable when using the winch.
Always check for correct direction of rotation before using the winch.
Do not hold a load on a trailer with winch cable. Tie down ropes or straps must be used to secure a load to the trailer.
Never hook the cable back onto itself, use a sling. Hooking the cable onto itself creates an unacceptable strain on the cable. (See Fig. A)
It is a good idea to lay a heavy blanket or jacket over the cable about 15 feet from the hook end when pulling in severe conditions. If a cable failure should occur, the weight of the cloth will act as a damper and prevent broken cable from whipping.
Avoid pulls from extreme angles. This may damage the cable and winch drum.
Never install winch in such a way that the warning and direction labels are obscured. Someone who has not read this manual may need to see them to understand the proper operation of the winch.
Do not attach winch to objects of unknown carrying capacity which may cause it to break loose during operation.
Operate winch by hand power only.
Always keep a minimum of four coils of cable on the drum for safe operation. This will supply friction for a proper anchor; otherwise the cable, or rope may pull loose from the drum.
Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury and /or damage to property.

Fig.A

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JET GPW Winch Specifications

Model Number| GPW-1000| GPW-1200| GPW-1400| GPW-2000| GPW-2500
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Stock Number| 181000| 181200| 181400| 18200| 182500
Winch Load Capacity (lbs)| 1,000| 1,200| 1,400| 2,000| 2,500
Number of Speeds| 1| 1| 1| 2| 2
Gear Ratio| 4:2:1| 4:2:1| 4:2:1| 4:6/11.1| 5.1:1/12.1:1
Ratchet Ways| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2
Free-Wheel Ratchet Position| Off| Center| Center| Center| Center
Hand Brake| No| No| No| No| Yes
Handle Length (in)| 8| 8| 8| 11| 11
Hub Diameter (in)| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1
Reel Capacity (ft)| 5/16” rope| 55| 55| 55| 55| –
3/8” rope| 35| 35| 35| 35| 60
7/16” rope| 25| 25| 25| 25| 35
1/2″ rope| –| –| –| –| 25
3/16” cable| 100| 100| 100| 100| 160
1/8” cable| 215| 215| 215| 215| –
Net Weight (lbs)| 6| 6| 6| 14| 14

WARNING
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up or operation of this winch!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury and/or property damage!

Contents of the Shipping Carton

1 Winch
1 Handle
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Warranty Card

Installation Instructions

The mounting location for the winch must be capable of handling the loads of the job you intend the winch to do. The winch may be mounted in any position as long as the operator will be standing in a comfortable position with unobstructed access to and a clear view of the winch and cable.

Do not mount the winch where it has the possibility of getting wet or submerged in water.

Use 3/8″ diameter mounting hardware (i.e. bolts, flat washers, lock washers and nuts) of sufficient strength that is equal to or exceeds the capacity of the winch.

Before Installing Cable

The winch must be tested for proper operation before installing cable:

Attach the handle to the pinion gear shaft on the GPW-1000, GPW-1200 and GPW-1400 with one nyloc nut. Attach the handle for GPW-2000 and GPW-2500 by pressing the spring loaded clip and sliding the handle on to the pinion gear shaft.
As you turn the handle, a noticeable clicking sound should be heard.
Flip the pawl back and forth to make sure the spring is functioning and the pawl makes contact with the gear teeth.

The GPW-2000 and GPW-2500 have two pinion gear shafts for different speeds. Move the handle to the location that makes the job easiest.

Cable Installation

Caution
Pay particular attention to the accompanying diagrams and the orientation of the cable.

Obtain cable and rope manufacturers recommendations for size and type.
Use proper cable stop, or keeper fastened through square holes.
Heavy Line
Light Line
Cable
Mounting

Operation

WARNING
Never fully extend the rope, or cable while under load.
Failure to comply may cause serious injury and/or property damage!

Keep hands away from load bearing cables, ropes, sheaves, drums and pulleys while operating.
Keep rope, or cable properly aligned on the drum.
Keep moving parts including gears, ratchets and shafts clean and lubricated to insure proper and safe operation.

GPW Parts Breakdown

Index No.	Part No.	Description	Winch Model
1	.GPW1000-01	Handle	GPW-1000/1200/1400
GPW2500-01	Handle	GPW-2000/2500
2	.GPW1000-02	Pawl	.GPW-1000
GPW 1200-02	Pawl	.GPW-1200/1400
GPW2000-02	Pawl	GPW-2000/2500
3	GPW 1200-03	Spring	GPW-1200/1400
.GPW2000-03	Spring	GPW-1000/2000
GPW2500-03	Spring	.GPW-2500