Safety
4.6 Trailer operation
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Operator’s Manual | 4080T Basic Line | 1000408123 | 05/2019 | [en]
4.6
Trailer operation
• The vehicle must be certified for trailer operation.
• Observe the national regulations for trailer operation.
• The specific national driving license is required.
• Transporting persons on and in trailers is not permitted.
• Observe the maximum permissible drawbar load and trailer load.
• Do not exceed the permissible trailer speed.
• Trailer operation with the towing gear of the vehicle is prohibited.
• Trailer operation changes the vehicle’s operating behavior; the oper-
ator must be familiar with this and act accordingly.
• Bear in mind the vehicle’s steering mode and the trailer’s turning
circle.
• Before coupling/uncoupling the trailer, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away (e.g. with the parking brake, suitable wheel chocks).
• There must be nobody between the vehicle and the trailer when
hitching a trailer.
• Couple the trailer onto the vehicle correctly.
• Ensure that all equipment works correctly (for example the brakes,
lights).
• Before starting vehicle travel, ensure that nobody is between the
vehicle and the trailer.
4.7
Operation of attachments
4.7.1
Attachments
• Only use attachments that are certified for the vehicle or its protective
equipment (for example splinter protection).
• All other attachments require the vehicle manufacturer’s release.
• The danger zone and the work area depend on the attachment used.
– See the operator’s manual of the attachment.
• Secure the load.
• Do not overload attachment.
• Check the correct position of the lock.
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