Safety Instructions

Safety

Read this manual completely and all other manuals provided with this trailer. All equipment has a limit. Make sure you understand the load requirements, brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics before you start to operate.

The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes, insurance needs, federal, state and local laws.

Make sure your vehicle has the correct equipment required by local laws and regulations.

  WARNING: This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibilities of personal injury or death.

 Safety Rules

• Work safely while you load, unload and are on the road. Keep in mind that the most common causes of accidents when transporting equipment over the road are due to operator error and/or failure to correctly secure equipment to the trailer. Everyone connected with transporting equipment should be aware of the potential hazards of loading or unloading equipment, and towing a trailer.

• Never exceed a trailers capacity. Always comply with local and state highway standards and inspect the condition of the truck and trailer when operating. We recommend that all trailers have a daily walk-around inspection.

• DO NOT exceed maximum "tongue" load.

• Maximum towing speed is 60 mph.

• Be sure your tow vehicle and towing apparatus have the capacity to tow your trailer.

• Make sure the load size and how it is placed on the trailer is correct. Know the location of the center of gravity of the equipment being hauled and of the trailer to specify safe positioning of the load. Also, follow proper loading, tie-down, transporting, and unloading procedures. This all helps keep transporting equipment a safe operation.

• ALWAYS use safety chains.

• NO RIDERS - A frequent cause of personal injury or death is from persons falling off and being run over. Do not permit others to ride or be on the trailer when the vehicle is in motion.

• Be aware of all pinch points on the trailer and keep clear.

• Keep bolts tight at all times. Always replace worn or broken parts immediately after they are discovered. Do not use the trailer if any parts are not functioning properly.

• Do not replace parts with other than genuine factory parts. Doing so could decrease the effectiveness of the safety features or the operation of the trailer. Always keep safety and informational decals clean and visible. Replace decals that are damaged, lost, or unreadable.

• Before transporting be sure the jack and any loading ramps are secure and not touching the ground.

• If equipped, moving the tow vehicle while the body and hoist are in the air could cause a roll-over resulting in injury or death.

• If equipped, support trailer box with safety prop before working under box. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.

• Air Brakes only (Deck-Over Trailers) If the ABS indicator lamp comes on and stays on when you apply the brakes to a moving vehicle, the trailer ABS is not working properly. The ABS must be serviced as soon as possible upon completion of your trip to ensure full anti-lock braking capability. The service brakes will still function properly if the ABS light is on.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Felling Trailers, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between you, your dealer, or Felling Trailers, Inc. To contact NHTSA you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov/