Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01560:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01560
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 4111–5673

9  Instructions on use
 (1) A motor vehicle recovery strap must be accompanied by instructions on how to use and maintain the strap.
 (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the instructions must:
 (a) state that persons intending to use the strap should consider completing a nationally recognised four‑wheel drive training course, or contact a four‑wheel drive club for comprehensive advice on the proper selection and use of the strap; and
 (b) state that the strap must not be used for lifting or conventional towing; and
 (c) state that persons intending to use the strap must ensure that the strap is not damaged and is in a usable condition; and
 (d) state that the strap's strength and stretch are reduced when the strap is saturated with water; and
 (e) state that an object such as a recovery damper, heavy bag or blanket must be draped over the strap during use to reduce any unintentional rebound of the strap; and
 (f) state that before attempting the vehicle recovery, passengers of the vehicles involved must:
 (i) exit the vehicles; and
 (ii) stand as far away from the vehicles as possible; and
 (iii) avoid standing in the path of the vehicle performing the recovery; and
 (g) include a recommendation that the minimum breaking strength of the strap should be between 2 and 3 times the gross vehicle mass (GVM) of any vehicle it is used with; and
 (h) include advice that the strap must be suited to the gross vehicle mass (GVM) of the lighter of the 2 vehicles used in the recovery process; and
 (i) include the warning described in section 11.