Operators Manual
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The locknut tool must be cleaned after use with commercially available cleaning agents. Use only in clean and undamaged condition. Unauthorized modifications to the locknut tool are not permitted.
To avoid injury, protective gloves, safety glasses and safety shoes must be worn during all dismantling/ assembly actions described in this chapter.
Lubricants can enter the environment. Environmental pollution: Collect, store and correctly dispose of lubricants in suitable containers.
The pertinent safety regulations must be observed when coupling and uncoupling. No one may stand between the vehicles. The coupling may only be operated in locked condition. When coupling and uncoupling, the drawbar must be as horizontal as possible relative to the coupling.
The user is obliged to always operate the Connecting device in perfect condition and to forbid its use by unauthorised persons. The loads indicated on the type plate may not be exceeded. Unauthorised conversion or modification of the coupling head is not permitted.
Never uncouple when the trailer is pulling or pushing. Use of force on the hand lever can destroy the mechanism.
Use only original Walterscheid spares when replacing parts. If the vehicle owner does not have the appropriate skilled workers and the necessary technical equipment, the replacement may only be performed by a specialist workshop.
The checks must be carried out at the appropriate intervals in order to prevent damage to the coupling.
The pertinent regulations (e.g. Accident Prevention Regulations for Vehicles) and the attachment guidelines of the vehicle manufacturers must be observed when installing the coupling! The coupling must be attached to the vehicle in accordance with the requirements in Appendix VII of Directive 94/20 / EC (see Appendix I, Section 5.10).
