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The legal regulations for hitching and unhitching in the area
where the machine is operated must be observed.
Make sure the trailer has the allowed dimensions to tow it with
your machine, check the specifications beforehand.
Check the trailer voltage for the lights and direction indicators
is 24 V DC and the trailer has a 7–pin connector.
Use a signal man when hitching or unhitching a trailer.
During hitching or unhitching, nobody is allowed to stand
between the excavator and the trailer.
Only carry out hitching or unhitching operations on firm level
ground.
Make sure the trailer hitch is installed correctly and not
damaged.
Check for visually damages on the trailer and the machines
towing device.
Never reach into the opened coupling with your hand.
After every hitching operation the correct locked status of the
trailer hitch must be checked, only drive the machine with the
trailer if the hitch is correctly locked.
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If the trailer requires a breakaway cable according to national
regulations this must only be connected to the machine at the
designated points A, B or C (see picture). Follow the instructions
given in the documentation of the trailer.
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Operating techniques
Equipment towing
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