Grade Marks.
Manufacturer’s
Identification Mark
LOOSE OR INCORRECT HARDWARE AND FASTENERS can cause injury and damage.
1.Periodically
2.If necessary, always replace any fastener with one of equal size, grade, and type.
3.Be sure the grade marks on replacement fastener match the original bolt. The manufacture’s identification mark is not critical and does not matter for the replacement fastener.
PRE-TOWING CHECKLIST
Check gross trailer weight, tongue weight, and total weight distribution − do not overload this trailer. Check that the correct hitch is properly installed on towing vehicle.
When coupling, check that coupler locking device (safety pin), safety chains, and breakaway cable (if applicable) are properly connected. Check that tires are properly inflated and that wheel nuts are properly torqued.
If applicable, check that all lights are working properly.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
YWelding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
YBattery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS
Trailer & Camper Safety, Publication # DOT
Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 49 CFR 200 to 999, from Superin- tendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
SAE Handbook. 1996. Volume 4.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which | involved in individual problems between you, your | |
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, | dealer, or MILLER Electric Mfg. Co. |
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you should immediately inform the National Highway | To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto | |
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to | Safety Hotline | |
notifying MILLER Electric Mfg. Co. | ||
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an | NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, | |
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists | Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other | |
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy | information about motor vehicle safety from the | |
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