4 OPERATION GUIDELINES

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OPERATING SAFETY

1. Read and understand all the Operator’s

Manual and all safety signs before operating or adjusting the Midland Trailer.

9. Maintain king pin, fifth wheel assembly and all running gear in good condition at all times.

2. Do not allow riders on any part of the trailer.

3. Drive very carefully when negotiating hilly or uneven terrain.

4. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all moving parts.

5. Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or maintaining.

6. Stay away from discharge gates when engine is running and the air system is pressurized. Keep others away.

7. Use care when manually operating discharge gates. Always know where your operating partner is before moving gates to prevent injury.

8. Disconnect air lines and exhaust system before working on discharge gates. Do not enter or reach into trailer unless you know that the air system is completely exhausted and the gates cannot close.

10. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children, before starting up and operating the tractor and trailer.

11. Make sure that all lights and reflectors that are required by the local highways and transport authorities are in place, clean and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.

12. Do not operate unit with spring brakes caged or brakes disabled. Block wheels if unhooked.

13. Before disconnecting the tractor from the trailer unit(s) make sure that the tractor and trailer are on level ground and that the trailer wheels are securely blocked. Lower landing gear and provide extra support if the ground is soft. Do not unhook if trailer is loaded.

14. Do not dump unless vehicle is on firm level surface.

15. Review safety items with all personnel annually.

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4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER

The Midland Bottom Dump Gravel Trailers combine light weight construction methods and high strength materials to become a safe, reliable and efficient gravel hauling unit. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Trailer by reading this Operator's Manual and the Safety Alerts before attempting to operate it.

With careful use and a good maintenance schedule, the unit will give many years of trouble-free use.

It is the responsibility of the owner and operator to be familiar with the weight and loading of your trailer or combinations of trailers. Trailer weight and loading vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Be familiar with yours and any that you will be travelling through.

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