SAF-HOLLAND XL-PH10409UM PH-419 Series Rigid Type Pintle Hook - Manual (Page 3)

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XL-PH10409UM-en-US Rev C · 2012-08-03 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: Read this manual before
using this product. Keep this
manual in a safe location
for future reference.
Failure to follow the
instructions and safety
precautions in this manual
can result in equipment
failure which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
Maintain adequate vertical (tongue) load to
adequately control the trailer (generally 10% of
the gross vehicle weight) but do not exceed
the capacity ratings listed in Section 2, page 6.
The equipment listed in this manual must not
be used or maintained in a careless manner.
During Operation:
1. Be sure that the drawbar sizes are
compatible with the coupling device
on the tow vehicle.
2. Do not damage the latch. Be particularly
careful during coupling and uncoupling.
Make sure that the pintle hook latch
closes and locks properly.
3. Inspect the coupling device on the tow
vehicle for proper operation. Do not
use any coupling device that does not
operate properly.
4. Other steps and inspections are also
required. Consult OSHA and D.O.T.
regulations and the American Trucking
Association for complete coupling
and uncoupling procedures. These
cover items such as cargo securement,
brakes, lights, safety chains, and other
important requirements.
General Information:
1. Do not modify or add to these products.
Do not hit steel parts with a
steel hammer as parts could
break, sending flying steel
fragments in any direction
creating a hazard which, if
not avoided, may result in
minor to moderate injury.
2. Do not weld on these products.
IMPORTANT: Bolts must be long enough
to provide a minimum of
two (2) full thread lengths
beyond the end of the nut.
Failure to use a long enough
bolt for mounting pintle hook,
could result in vehicle and
trailer separation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTE: In this manual, all descriptions
of orientation are relative to
the vehicle, see image below.
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