WABCO TAILGUARD, Manual

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Safety information
2 Safety information
2.1 General safety instructions
Observe all required provisions and instructions:
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Read this publication carefully.
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Adhere to all instructions, information and safety information to prevent
injury to persons and damage to property.
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WABCO will only guarantee the safety, reliability and performance of their
products and systems if all the information in this publication is adhered to.
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Always abide by the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and instructions.
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Observe all accident regulations of the respective company as well as
regional and national regulations.
Make provisions for a safe work environment:
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Only trained and qualified technicians may carry out work on the vehicle.
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Use personal protective equipment if required (protective goggles,
respiratory protection, ear protectors, safety shoes).
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Pedal actuations can lead to severe injuries if persons are in the vicinity of
the vehicle. Make sure that pedals cannot be actuated as follows:
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Switch the transmission to "neutral" and actuate the hand brake.
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Secure the vehicle with brake wedges.
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Fasten a visible note to the steering wheel indicating that work is being
performed on the vehicle and that the pedals are not to be actuated.