SAFETY
Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
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○ Transport of unsecured loads
○ Transport of materials, which, due to
their properties, do not ensure safe
handling and transport or only with ad-
ditional equipment
○ Exceeding the technically permitted
weights, axle loads and drawbar loads
○ Exceeding the maximum vehicle
speed
○ Exceeding the permitted length, width
and height dimensions
○ Use of components that are not ap-
proved by KRONE, e.g. tyres, ac-
cessories, spare parts
Fahrzeugwerk Bernard KRONE GmbH &
Co. KG is not liable for damage resulting
from non-intended use. Risks deriving from
such infractions are exclusively borne by
the operator.
2.3 Personnel qualification and
requirements
KRONE trailers and KRONE superstruc-
tures as well as their operating compon-
ents may only be used and maintained by
persons who have the respective qualifica-
tion and who have read and understood
the operating instructions.
In the operating instructions, a distinction is
made between
○ Operator,
○ Driving staff, and
○ Skilled craftsmen.
2.3.1 Operator
The operator is responsible for proper op-
eration of the vehicle. The operator must:
○ Instruct the driving staff in the use of
the vehicle,
○ Ensure that the trailer is regularly
checked and serviced in an authorised
technical workshop.
2.3.2 Driving staff
The driving staff consists fundamentally of
the vehicle driver and a co-driver if applic-
able. The driving staff are responsible for
proper operation of the vehicle and must
○ Have read and understood the operat-
ing instructions,
○ Have reached the legal minimum age.
○ Ensure that the trailer is regularly ser-
viced by qualified staff.
When transporting and loading/unloading,
only driving staff may be used who have
received instruction prior to the first deploy-
ment and who have subsequently received
verbal instruction at least once a year relat-
ing to this work.
This instruction should particularly cover
the following points:
○ The operating instructions,
○ The measures to be taken in the event
of malfunctions.
Driving is limited to persons who have the
required driving license. In addition, the
drivers must receive training with respect
to:
○ The respective transport trailer and as-
sociated tractor unit,
○ The additional suppliers' information
listed (see "1.2 Other applicable docu-
ments", pg.9),
○ Motor Vehicle Traffic Regulations and
Motor Vehicle Construction and Use
Regulation, C.U.R., and
○ All relevant regulations that apply to
health and safety, accident prevention
and environmental protection in the
country of use, as well as
○ Other safety-related, occupational
health and road traffic regulations.
2.3.3 Skilled craftsmen
The skilled craftsmen of a specialist work-
shop are authorised to perform the main-
tenance work (maintenance and repair).
Authorised skilled craftsmen must have a
recognised qualification or have the relev-
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