SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW418-01 FW83 LowLube Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 2)

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Signal Words
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
1. Keep Work Area Clean
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
2. Keep fingers away from all potential pinch points in the fifth wheel.
3. All fifth wheel maintenance must be performed by a qualified service
technician using proper tools and safe procedures.
4. Use only SAF-HOLLAND original parts.
5. Use Safety Goggles
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA can cause
serious injury when damaged or broken.
6. Wear Proper Apparel
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, jewelry (rings, wristwatches,
etc.) that can get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
FIFTH WHEEL DESIGN AND INTENDED USE:
Holland Fifth Wheels are Designed and Intended to Be Used:
1. For pulling trailers with standard SAE kingpins which are in good
condition and securely mounted or locked in position in the trailer.
2. Within the capacities stated in SAF-HOLLAND literature.
3. As recommended in SAF-HOLLAND literature (available from
www.safholland.us).
Holland Fifth Wheels are NOT Designed or Intended For:
1. Use with non-SAE kingpins, such as kingpins which are bent, improper
size or dimensions, not securely maintained to SAE configuration, or
which are installed in warped trailer bolster plates.
2. Tow-away operations which damage or interfere with the proper
operation of the fifth wheels.
3. The attachment of lifting devices.
4. The transport of loads in excess of rated capacity.
5. Applications other than recommended.
XL-FW418-01 Rev C