Tightening the ratchet strap
2
1. Press the slider → Fig. 1
2. Pivot the lever → Fig. 1
outwards in the direction of the arrow.
1
B
to position→ Fig. 2
.
3
4
3. Pull the belt→ Fig. 2
from the rear through the slot in the spool
and tighten the belt.
1
A
B
4. Pivot the lever → Fig. 1
back and forth alternately between positions→ Fig. 2
and
until the belt has
. The ratchet is
wound itself around the spool two to three times →
.
2
1
A
5. Press the slider → Fig. 1
outwards and pivot the lever→ Fig. 1
to position→ Fig. 2
now closed and locked in position.
Releasing the ratchet strap
1. Before releasing the ratchet strap, make sure the load cannot fall over.
2
2. Press the slider → Fig. 3
outwards.
1
C
2
5
engages in the end position . The spool
4
3. Pivot the lever → Fig. 3
now rotates freely.
to position
until the slider
3
4. Pull the ratchet strap→ Fig. 2
out of the ratchet.
WARNING
Incorrectly fastened ratchet straps may get detached in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident. This
could cause objects to be flung through the interior and lead to severe or fatal injuries.
● “Wind” the strap around the spool two to three times.
● Never use ratchet straps to secure loads to the side panels.
Fitting the removable ball coupling
Fig. 1 Overview: Detachable ball coupling.
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