OPERATION / ADJUSTMENT
DANGER
The product must only be put into operation if no defects are found. It is crucial that defective
parts are replaced before the product is used again. Check the safety equipment and the safe
condition of the product: Check all parts to make sure that they fit tightly. Check whether there
are any visible defects: broken parts, cracks, etc.
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THIS TRAILER CANNOT BE ATTACHED BY TOW BALL OR BEHIND A ROAD GOING VEHICLE.
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Never allow children to handle the trailer.
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Never allow anyone to ride on the trailer.
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Always wear footwear when working with the trailer.
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Never operate if the trailer is damaged, repair before continuing to operate.
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DO NOT
exceed the rated capacity of 226kg (500lb).
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ALWAYS
secure and lock the Trailer to the vehicle hitch before operating.
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ONLY
use approved vehicles when towing the Trailer (Lawn/Garden Tractors & ATVs)
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NEVER
tow the Trailer with the box raised.
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DO NOT
over fill the Trailer. This could cause the Trailer and towing vehicle to lose traction
and skid out of control.
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ONLY
fill the Trailer to a manageable dumping load. Extremely heavy loads will be difficult to
operate the tipping mechanism.
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ONLY
use the Trailer for its intended purpose.
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ALWAYS
make sure that the combined weight of the tow vehicle and the operator is greater
than the load of the Trailer. If the Trailer is heavier it may be difficult to control.
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DO NOT
use the Trailer on public roads.
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NEVER
exceed 10mph when towing the Trailer.
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DO NOT
make sharp turns as this may cause the Lawn/Garden Tractor or ATV tyres to rub against
the Towed Trailer.
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ALWAYS
slow down before turning.
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ALWAYS
use caution when reversing the Trailer. To avoid the Trailer “jack
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knifing” always
reverse in a straight line.
ATTACHING THE TRAILER TO THE TOW VEHICLE
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Park the tow vehicle and trailer on level ground.
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Set the height adjustment handle to middle of its adjustment.
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Insert the hitch pin through the sweeper hitch brackets and towing eye of the tow vehicle and
secure with the cotter pin.
EMPTYING THE TRAILER
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Stop the tow vehicle and turn off the engine.
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Stand to the side of the trailer.
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Ensure your footing is secure and use your foot to apply pressure to the release pedal. Ensuring
the tipping trailer does not come into contact with you.
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Release carefully to rehouse trailer to frame. Ensure it is correctly housed before starting the
engine of the towing vehicle.
