SNATCH STRAP MOTOR VEHICLE RECOVERY OWNER S MA NUA L RSS08 RSS11
WARNING INCORRECT USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH! Vehicle OCCUPANTS and BYSTANDERS have been KILLED by flying projectiles (such as tow balls) when recovery straps have been attached incorrectly . NEVER attach recovery straps to vehicle fittings such as tow balls, tow bars, tie-down points or tow hooks. ONLY attach recovery straps to an APPROVED recovery point/device that is suitably rated for use with the strap.
1. Warning – always follow product instructions. It is important to correctly attach the motor vehicle recovery strap to a motor vehicle. A standard tow ball or vehicle tie-down point is not designed for this purpose and may result in the strap or a vehicle component detaching from a motor vehicle and striking and seriously injuring or killing a person. Only attach the strap to a vehicle recovery point or device that is suitably rated for use with the strap (e.g bushranger recovery hitch rated to 5000kg).
Definitions: Minimum breaking strength’ for a motor vehicle recovery strap, means the minimum load necessary to cause the strap to fail ‘motor vehicle recovery strap’ means a strap, commonly called a snatch strap, for attaching to a bogged vehicle to tow it clear of the bogged situation. ‘gross vehicle mass (GVM)’ for a motor vehicle means the maximum loaded mass of the motor vehicle as stated: a. On the compliance plate, registration certificate, or build plate for the vehicle; or b.
Safety & Inspection • Prior to snatching a vehicle, it is mandatory that the strap is inspected for damage, this includes; frayed materials, loose stitching, cuts and abrasions. (If any of the above are sighted, discard snatch strap). • Check the strap usage chart for number of recoveries the strap has carried out. • Snatch strap life = 10 recoveries (Replace Strap – It is not worth the risk!) • Ensure both vehicles are stationary and stable prior to commencing fitment of snatch strap.
• Always drape an item such as a BUSHRANGER damper blanket over your snatch strap while in use. • The two vehicles should be in as close to a straight line as possible. NEVER exceed the maximum steering angle of the vehicles as this significantly increases the load on the strap(s) and the vehicles. • Equaliser strap(s) connected to the vehicle(s) front recovery points will distribute the load, reducing the risk of damage to the vehicle(s).
Kingsley Products - Warranty Policy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Our Warranty We warrant to you that the Kingsley product is free from defects in workmanship and materials for the warranty period. Fitting and use Please ensure you: a. fit the Kingsley product in accordance with the product information and all relevant vehicle safety and compliance laws b.
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