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The following safety information must be observed for the operation, ser-
vicing, assembly and repair of the landing gear. The safety information for
the tractor vehicle and the trailer vehicle are also applicable.
The various sections also contain the safety information relevant for the
work described therein.
Manual for tractor
Manual for trailer
VBG 8 “Accident prevention regulations for winches,
lifting gear and towing equipment”
VBG 12 “Accident prevention regulations for vehicles”
BG regulations “Vehicles”
1.1 Safety information for operation
The landing gear may only be operated by authorised personnel.
The landing gear may only be operated if the trailer has been secu-
red to prevent its rolling away.
When releasing the crank, remember that it may recoil.
The low or high gear must always be engaged.
When the trailer vehicle is in motion, always place the crank in the
crank mounting.
The crank must always be installed.
When the trailer vehicle is in motion, the landing gear must be fully
retracted.
When extending the landing gear, ensure that the ground is suf-
ficiently firm or place suitable plates or the like beneath the landing
gear feet.
When extending the landing gear the landing gear feet must move
freely or the wheels turn easily.
The function area of the foot must be clear and flat.
Do not use landing gear to compensate for height differences or the
like.
Do not exceed the bottom and top lifting limit of the landing gear.
Do not use the trailer if the landing gear is damaged, if necessary
mend the landing gear or remove it.
There must be nobody under the trailer when coupling and uncou-
pling it.
There must be nobody under the supported trailer.
1.2 Safety information for servicing
Only use the prescribed lubricants for servicing work.
The servicing work must be completed by trained personnel.
1.3 Safety information for installation
The landing gear is to be mounted on the trailer as set out in the in-
stallation instructions.
If they are installed incorrectly, all warranty claims against the manu-
facturer and supplier of the landing gear will be rendered void.
!The danger notes in the following section are marked with
this warning triangle. These danger notes must be observed
in all circumstances.
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