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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
NEVER alter or substitute any hydraulic system component. Death or serious
injury may result. An altered or component substituted hydraulic system may
malfunction, resulting in the dump body falling without warning. NEVER alter or
substitute any hydraulic system component.
WARNING
when the dump body is raised. Raise the dump body ONLY if the tow vehicle and
WARNING
An overloaded trailer or improperly distributed load can result in death or serious
injury. An overloaded trailer can cause the hydraulic system to malfunction,
resulting in the dump body falling. A load that is improperly distributed in the
trailer can result in the trailer tipping over when the dump body is raised.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution.
• Dump body coming near or contacting power lines can cause electrocution.
Electrocution can occur without contact.
• Be sure there are no overhead power lines over or near the trailer before raising
dump body.
HAZARDS FOR TILT DECK TRAILERS
The major hazards associated with tilt deck trailers are:
• Overloading.
• Improper weight distribution; both side to side and front to back.
• Getting under a raised tilt deck.
• Not using, or improperly using the safety prop.
• Modifying or altering hydraulic components.
• Modifying or altering the tilt deck controls.