Section I: Safety
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The safe operation of your MPL40 is your responsibility. Read this manual
and the truck manufacturer’s manual and thoroughly understand them. You
can be held legally responsible for injuries or damage resulting from unsafe
operating practices.
Our recommendations for operating your equipment can help you avoid
unsafe practices and their bad consequences. These recommendations
are contained in this manual.
Jerr-Dan Corporation is not responsible for the results of any unsafe practice
of tow operators or for the failure of your equipment or its accessories resulting
from improper use or maintenance.
The danger from a vehicle continues after it is disabled or wrecked.
Recovering or towing vehicles can be dangerous too! The danger threatens
tow operators and everyone else close by. As a tow operator you must
develop an awareness of the hazards involved. You must use every safeguard
within reason to prevent injuries.
Careful consideration of the immediate surrounding conditions such as the
weather, terrain, type or condition of the vehicle to be recovered and the
condition and experience of the operator is foremost to the safety and
success of the operation.
Tie-down straps are provided for use with your new Jerr-Dan Recovery Vehicle.
Periodically inspect all straps for any signs of fatigue or damage. Don’t
overlook the hooks; be sure they have not been bent or deformed. If strap or
hook damage is noted, they must be replaced before being used.
Wire rope cables wear out or can become damaged. Periodically inspect
the wire rope cable for any signs of fatigue or damage. Don’t overlook the
hooks; be sure they have not been bent or deformed. Refer to the Wire
Rope Handling and Inspection Section.
For each step in operating your equipment develop the habit of asking yourself
"is it safe to proceed?" Carefully check your set up before starting a lift or
tow.
Because recoveries can be so different, we cannot warn you of all the possible
dangers you will encounter, but we will tell you of the most common hazards
that we know about. We also recommend that you receive specialized and
advanced training from a professional Towing and Recovery instructor before
SAFETY
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