Model 50039 Page 3
Personal and Work Area Safety (continued)
When setting up and using the 3-Point
Hitch Adapter, keep work area clean and
well lighted. Keep spectators and chil-
dren out of the work area.
3. Use of the 3-Point Hitch Adapter
A. The 3-Point Hitch Adapter is designed
to be attached to a tractor’s 3-point hitch.
The receiver portion of the 3-Point hitch
Adapter can then be connected to the
hitch of a small trailer, or other type of
cargo carrier, for easy trailer/cargo carrier
mobility.
B. Understanding a tractor’s 3-point
hitch system: Read and understand all
warnings and instruction provided by the
tractor manufacturer on how to properly
adjust and use the tractor’s 3-point hitch
to connect hitch adapters and farm imple-
ments.
C. Before attaching
a small trailer or cargo carrier to a tractor,
one must consider whether tractor front
end weight must be added to insure tractor
and trailer/cargo carrier stability. Factors
such as weight of the load, and the tractor’s
recommended towing capacity need to be
factored-in.
Driving a tractor with insucient front end
counterweight could result in front end tip-
ping, resulting in personal injury and prop-
erty damage.
It is suggested that this issue be reviewed
with the manufacturer of the tractor before
attempting to attach a small trailer/cargo car-
rier to the tractor.
D. The trailer/cargo hitch must be com-
patible with a 2” x 2” Class III or Class
IV receiver. This trailer/cargo carrier hitch
must be properly installed by a qualied
service technician and be certied to sup-
port the weight of trailer/cargo carrier and its
load.
E. Do not modify the 3-Point Hitch Adapt-
er and do not use this product for pur-
poses that it was not designed for.
F. Never exceed the tractor’s maximum
towing capacity. For OFF-ROAD use
only.
G. Be aware of the danger of “dynamic
loading”. This situation arises when a load
is dropped onto the 3-Point Hitch Adapter
and it’s attached trailer/cargo carrier, result-
ing in a short term excessive load. Dynamic
loading can result in damage and failure of
the 3-Point Hitch Adapter, the trailer/cargo
carrier, the tractor, and personal injury to the
person(s) in the immediate area.
H. Keep children and spectators well clear
when setting up, attaching trailers, and ad-
justing or dismantleing this product.
I. Adhere to all Department of Transpor-
tation (D.O.T.) requirements when using
this product.
Industrial or commercial applications
must follow Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) require-
ments.
J. Make sure the tractor’s engine is OFF,
with key removed, and parking brake
set, before connecting the 3-Point Hitch
Adapter to the tractor’s 3-point hitch.
K. The towed trailer, or cargo carrier, should
be disconnected from the tractor before
leaving the tractor unattended. Wheels of
trailer or cargo carrier should be chocked to
prevent unintentional movement.
L. Do not allow the 3-Point Hitch Adapter
to come in contact with an electrical source.
This product is not insulated and contact will
cause electrical shock.
Be aware of all power lines, electrical cir-
cuits, water pipes, and other mechanical
hazards, Some hazards may be hidden and
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