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Use

Safety

Intended use

HUMBAUR vehicles and vehicle bodies are constructed in
accordance with the latest state of technology and
recognised safety regulations. If not used as intended could
pose a risk to the user of third parties and could result in
material damage.

HUMBAUR vehicles and vehicle bodies are manufactured
solely for prescribed transport applications in accordance
with carriage regulations.

Intended use includes complying with regulations,
descriptions and information providing in this operating
manual and with any third-party supplier operating and
maintenance instructions.

Ensure you ask Humbaur GmbH or any HUMBAUR
authorised workshop before making any retrospective
changes to your HUMBAUR vehicle or vehicle body.

Only attach any accessory components to your HUMBAUR
vehicle or vehicle body after consulting Humbaur GmbH or
a HUMBAUR authorised workshop.

Regularly presenting the trailer for a general inspection and
safety tests carried out by qualified personnel and proof of
this are a prerequisite for driving it on public roads.

The operator / user of the trailer is responsible for regular
care / cleaning and maintenance.

HUMBAUR vehicles / vehicle bodies all have a VIN.
If you have any queries and when placing orders for
spare parts, you should always quote the VIN!

The manufacturer Humbaur GmbH rejects any liability for
any damages incurred by non compliance - the user bears
the risks for this alone.

Permitted are:

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Transporting goods.

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Operation with a permitted vehicle and a permitted
coupling unit.

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Only operate if in perfect technical condition.

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Comply with all warning / safety notices on the trailer
and in the complete product documentation (operating
instructions, licensing papers, etc.)

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Driving with a properly secured load.
The driver of the towing vehicle is responsible for
securing the load and the equipment for load securing.

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Driving while complying with the max. permissible top
speed by law as well as a suitable speed for bad road or
weather conditions.

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Loading and unloading in a secured area or with
additional safeguarding measures suitable for public
roads.

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Operating within the permissible gross weight
(See information in registration certificate part II).

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Operating with even weight distribution of load.

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Securing the trailer against rolling away when parked.

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Regular care / cleaning of your trailer removing dirt /
foreign bodies.

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Regularly presenting your trailer for technical
examination / inspection.

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Complying with the maintenance and repair work as
specified by the manufacturer.

The following conditions for operating a trailer up to
3.5 to within the context of “Intended use” must be
met:

1. Trailer licensing

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Licensing is country-specific.

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As a general rule, you need to insure your trailer and get
a permit to use it on public roads.

2. Driving license for driving with a trailer

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Depending on the individual country, it may be
necessary to have a specific driving license to drive with
a trailer.
Find out about the specific conditions in your country.

3. Presence of vehicle documents and type plate

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Carry the vehicle documents for your trailer with you.
Check that the type plate is in place.

4. Periodic examination / general inspection

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The regulations on a general inspection are country-
specific. Please find out,
- when a general inspection is required and
- where you can have a general inspection carried out.

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Carry out regular maintenance / repair.

5. Driving at a speed of 100 km / h (in Germany)

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A special permit is required for driving at a speed of
100 km / h.
You will find information about this at

www.humbaur.com/ Useful information