Safety 2
BA TH412 * 06/2017 * 4512_2-1_Sicherheit_en.fm
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2.8 Towing, loading and transporting
Towing
• Seal off the danger zone.
• Ensure that no one is near the towing bar or cable. The
safety distance is equal to 1.5 times the length of the
towing equipment.
• Observe the mandatory transport position, permissible
speed and itinerary.
• A tractor vehicle of the same weight category must be
used as a minimum. Furthermore, the tractor vehicle
must be equipped with a safe braking system and
sufficient tractive power.
• Use only towing bars or cables certified by a test/certi-
fication body, observe the inspection intervals.
• Do not use any towing bars or cables that are dirty,
damaged or not of sufficient size.
• Fasten towing bars or cables only at the defined
points.
• Tow away only in accordance with this Operator’s
Manual to avoid damage to the vehicle.
• Observe the national regulations (for example, the light
regulations) when towing on public roads/sites.