Brinly STS-42BHDK - GENERAL NOTES (Operation); TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY; PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU; KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT AND TOWING VEHICLE

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• Ensurethecombinedweightofthetowingvehicle(towvehicle
weight+operatorweight)isgreaterthanthemaximumtowed
weightofattachment (empty attachmentweight+weightof
load).
• Donotexceedmaximumtowingcapacityoftowingvehicle.
• Donotexceedthemaximumdrawbarpullratingofthetowing
vehicle.Drawbarpullisthehorizontalforcerequiredtopull
theattachment(includingweightofload).
• Onlytowthisproductinthevehicle’stowmode/speedsetting
orlessthan5mph.Donotexceed5mph.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain
control. Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over
roughterrain.Avoidholes,rocksandroots.
• Slowdownbeforeyouturnanddonotturnsharply.
• Usewideturninganglestoensuretheattachmentfollowsthe
path of the towing vehicle.
• Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy load
could cause loss of control or overturn attachment and
towing vehicle. Additional weights may need to be added
to your vehicle;check withtowing vehiclemanufacturer for
recommendations.
• Reducetowedweightwhenoperatingonslopes.
• Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donotmake
suddenchangesinspeed,directions,orturning.
• Ifyoustartandstopsuddenlyonhills,youmaylosesteering
control or the towing vehicle may tip. Do not start or stop
suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Turfconditionscan
affect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while operating
near drop-offs.
• Donotdriveclosetocreeks,ditchesandpublichighways.
• Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingnearroadways.
• Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthevehicleintoatrailer
ortruck.
• Theattachmentcanobstructtheviewtotherear.Useextra
care when operating in reverse.
• When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid
jackkning. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact
attachmentdrawbar.Damagecouldresult.
• Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,
and shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for
any reason including emptying the attachment.
• Usethisattachmentforintendedpurposeonly.
• Thisattachmentis intended foruseinlawncareandhome
applications.Donottowbehindavehicleoronahighwayor
inanyhighspeedapplications.Donottowatspeedshigher
than maximum recommended towing speed.
• Donottowthisproductbehindamotorvehiclesuchasacar
ortruck.
• Alwayswearsubstantialfootwear.Do not wear loose tting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keepyoureyesandmindonyourtowingvehicle,attachment
and area being covered. Do not let other interests distract
you.
• Stayalertforholesandotherhiddenhazardsintheterrain.
• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating
conditionandkeepsafetydevicesinplace.
• The towingvehicle and attachment should bestopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
• Keep allparts ingood condition and properly installed.Fix
damagedpartsimmediately.Replace wornorbroken parts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstight.
• Donotmodifytheattachmentorsafetydevices.Unauthorized
modicationstothetowingvehicleorattachmentmayimpair
itsfunction,safetyandvoidthewarranty.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY
• Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely.
READYOURTOWINGVEHICLEOWNER’SMANUALbefore
operating.
• Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjustorservicebrakesasnecessary.
• Stoppingdistanceincreaseswithspeedandweightoftowed
load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
• Useonlyapprovedhitches.Towthisattachmentonlywitha
towingvehiclethathasahitch designed for towing. Donot
connect this attachment except at the approved hitch point.
• Follow the tow vehicle manufacture’s recommendations for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use
counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing
vehicle operator’s manual.
• Donotshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.
• Donotallowchildrentooperate the towing vehicle. Donot
allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without proper
instruction or without having read the owner’s manual.
PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU
• Beforeyouoperateanyfeatureofthisattachmentortowing
vehicle,observeyoursurroundingsandlookforbystanders.
• Keepchildren,bystandersandpetsatasafedistanceaway
while operating this or any attachment.
• Usecarewhenreversing.Beforeyoubackup,lookcarefully
behind for bystanders.
KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT
AND TOWING VEHICLE
• Donotcarrypassengers.
• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this
attachment, the towing vehicle or hitch bracket. Riders are
subjecttoinjurysuchasbeingstruckbyforeignobjectand/or
beingthrownoffduringsuddenstarts,stopsandturns.
Riders may also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in this
attachment being operated in an unsafe manner.
GENERAL NOTES
(Operation)
CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN TOWING AND/OR USING ANY ATTACHMENT.
This attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of
towing vehicle can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle,
and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safety precautions noted in the
towing vehicle owner’s manual, including the following precautions: