Peterbilt 579 - Safety Restraint Tips

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
1
the optional sleeper) should hold a Safety Restraint Tips
•
Keep seat belt and bunk restraint
combined total
not exceeding 5 lbs
buckles free
of any obstruction
(2.2 kg) per
compartment.
• Do not wear a belt over rigid or
that may
prevent secure locking.
breakable objects
in or on your
clothing, such
as eye glasses,
• Damaged or worn belts in the cab
pens, keys,
etc., as these may
or sleeper,
subjected to excessive
cause injury
in an accident.
stretch forces
from normal wear,
• Any authorized person sleeping
must be
replaced. They may
in your
vehicle while it is moving
not protect
you if you have an
should use
the bunk restraint.
accident.
• Any authorized person sitting in
• Any belts or restraints that have
the sleeper
area on the sofa bed
been subjected
to an accident
(if equipped)
while it is moving
should be
inspected for any loose
should wear
a seat belt.
(attaching) hardware
or damaged
buckles.
• A responsible operator sees to it
that everyone in the vehicle rides
• If belts show damage to any part
or sleeps
safely. The operator
of assembly,
such as webbing,
is responsible
to inform any
bindings, buckles
or retractors,
passengers or
co-drivers how to
they must
be replaced.
properly use
the seat belts and
• Do not allow safety belts (seat
bunk restraint
in the vehicle.
or bunk)
to become damaged by
• Do not strap in more than one
getting caught
in door, bunk or
person with
each belt.
seat hardware,
or rubbing against
sharp objects.
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