OI (Part 2): Steely, HA, Startrailer
Version 2019/01
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Tilting the cargo bed back (empty)
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Tilting the cargo bed back
1. Cargo bed
2. Chassis
3. Shock absorber
4. Rubber buffer
5. Eyelet
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Stand in front of the front drop side of the trailer
- do not climb onto the drawbar.
Ensure that you and the assistant are not in an area
presenting a hazard / crushing risk.
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If necessary, swivel the eyelets backwards so that they
do not stop the cargo bed from tilting back.
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Push down the cargo bed until it rests on the
rubber buffers.
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Hold the cargo bed down with one hand to stop it from
tilting upwards, if necessary with the help of an assistant.
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Cargo bed secured
1. Rubber buffer
2. Eccentric tension locks
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Close the eccentric tension locks.
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Check that they fit correctly - the
eccentric tension locks must fit tightly.
- Adjust them where necessary (see Section: Maintenance)
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Close the rear drop side.
6.4.1.2 Tilting the cargo bed down / back (with goods)
Tilting down and unloading the cargo
bed alone!
People may fall when climbing onto the cargo
bed and find themselves in the crushing areas.
When tilting the cargo bed, the load may roll off
over the open rear drop side in an uncontrolled
manner.
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It takes two people to unload a tilting cargo bed.
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Climb very carefully onto the cargo bed - do not
jump up and down.
Weight shifting during loading /
unloading!
A weight shift may cause the cargo bed to
suddenly tilt upwards. People may fall when
climbing off the cargo bed.
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The assistant must first secure the cargo
bed with the eccentric tension locks before the
loading person may climb down from the cargo bed.
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Centre of gravity
1. Marking the centre of gravity
Loading the cargo bed towards the front beyond
the centre of gravity (front drop wall) will cause
the cargo bed to tilt.
WARNING