Lashing Straps - Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI/BlueTEC Operating Instructions Manual

Lashing straps

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tossed about, striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury.
Before using the lashing eyelets, always make
sure they are properly fitted and cannot be
moved.
Example: guide/loading rails
Lashing eyelet for guide rails and loading rails
Fitting
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Turn metal ring = so that it is parallel to the
longitudinal axis of lashing eyelet ; as illus-
trated.
The locking pin can only be pushed down suf-
ficiently if the metal ring is parallel to the lon-
gitudinal axis of the lashing eyelet. If it is not,
the lashing eyelet cannot be fitted, moved or
removed.
X
Hold lashing eyelet ; between your forefin-
ger and middle finger as illustrated and place
your thumb through metal ring = and on the
central pressure point.
X
With your thumb, push the locking pin down
as far as it will go.
X
Push lashing eyelet ; through the notches of
guide/loading rail : close to the load and
slide it about 12 mm.
X
Remove your thumb from the pressure point
and slide lashing eyelet ; until it engages.
X
Turn metal ring = so that it is perpendicular
to the longitudinal axis of lashing eyelet ;.
The locking pin cannot be pushed down if the
metal ring is perpendicular to the longitudinal
axis of the lashing eyelet. This prevents the
lashing eyelet from being released uninten-
tionally, e.g. if the lashing eyelet is trodden
on.
X
Check lashing eyelet ; is seated correctly.
The lashing eyelet cannot be moved.
Removing
X
Turn metal ring = so that it is parallel to the
longitudinal axis of lashing eyelet ;.
X
Grip lashing eyelet ; as described above
under fitting and, with your thumb, push the
locking pin down as far as it will go.
X
Slide lashing eyelet ; and pull it up and out
through the notches of guide/loading rail :.
Lashing straps
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you attach the lashing strap incorrectly
when securing the load, the following may
occur in the event of abrupt changes in direc-
tion, braking manoeuvres or an accident:
the lashing eyelets may become detached
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or the lashing strap may tear if the permis-
sible load is exceeded
the load may not be restrained.
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This may cause the load to slip, tip over or be
tossed about, striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always tension the lashing straps in the
proper manner and only between the descri-
bed lashing eyelets. Always use lashing straps
designed specifically for the loads.
! Observe the notes regarding the maximum
load capacity of individual lashing points.
If you combine several lashing points to
secure a load, you must always observe the
maximum loading capacity of the weakest
lashing point.