Miller Electric RCT-224 Trailer - Manual (Page 5)

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LOOSE OR INCORRECT HARDWARE AND
FASTENERS can cause injury and damage.
1. Periodically double-check all nuts and bolts for tightness and
condition.
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.
Grade Marks.
Manufacturer’s
Identification Mark
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
Y Welding 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.)
Y Battery 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 HS-802586, from U.S. De-
partment of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration, Washington, D.C. 20590
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. On-Highway Vehicles and Off-High-
way Machinery, from Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 400 Com-
monwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
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 MILLER Electric Mfg. Co.
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 individual problems between you, your
dealer, or MILLER Electric Mfg. Co.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or
366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline.
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