Wacker Neuson DV60, Operator'S Manual

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Safety 2
2.8 Towing, loading and transporting
Towing
• Seal off the danger zone.
• Ensure that no one is near the towing bar or cable. The safety distance
is equal to 1.5 times the length of the towing equipment.
Use a towing cable for vehicles with a total weight of up to 4.0 tons.
Use a towing bar for vehicles with a total weight of over 4.0 tons.
• Observe the mandatory transport position, permissible speed and
itinerary.
• A tractor vehicle of the same weight category must be used as a
minimum. Furthermore, the tractor vehicle must be equipped with a
safe braking system and sufficient tractive power.
• Use only towing bars or cables certified by a test/certification body,
observe the inspection intervals.
• Do not use any towing bars or cables that are dirty, damaged or not of
sufficient size.
• Fasten towing bars or cables only at the defined points.
• Tow away only in accordance with this Operator’s Manual to avoid
damage to the vehicle.
• Observe the national regulations (for example the light regulations)
when towing on public roads/sites.