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Preparation for Loading and
Unloading
Model 380 semitrailer maximum concentrated
load within a 10 ft. area is 20,000 lbs. and within a
30 ft. area is 28,000 lbs.
Before operating:
Do not exceed the gross axle weight ratings for
any axle on your vehicle. The combined weight of
the semitrailer and cargo must not exceed the
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
Be sure to keep feet and all other parts of your
body clear of the bottom of the semitrailer during
lowering operation. Failure to keep your feet or
body clear may result in serious personal injury
or death.
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Practice all standard industrial safety standards. Do
not load any payload that will overload any
component of the trailer or cause an unsafe
condition.
2. Park the tractor/semitrailer in a straight line on level
even surface. Set the tractor brakes.
3. Start operation of hydraulic power system.Start
hydraulic engine package and warm engine following
engine operating instructions in "Hydraulic Power
Supply Diesel Engine Operation" on page 3-10
(Read engine operator's manual.)
4. Become familiar with the hydraulic controls on the
hydraulic control panel as described in "Hydraulic
Control Panel" on page 3-9, the remote control box
as described in "Remote Control Operation" on
page 3-13, and the hydraulic outriggers as described
in "Hydraulic Outrigger Operation" on page 3-15
prior to loading or unloading the semitrailer.
5. Pallet guide/stops are available and should be used
to help guide loads onto the trailer and as barriers to
stop a load and to aid in keeping it in position.
Pallet guide stops are NOT intended to prevent a
load from shifting during transport. All loads
must be properly secured as described in
"Securing the Load" on page 3-22. Failure to
secure a load properly may result in loss of load,
injury, or death.
WARNING
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