Danger of injury!Provide a safety guard device!Further safety instructions are incorporated in the relevant items.1.6.6 Transport and StorageTo prevent injuries of persons and damage to the cardan shafts always make sure that the shafts are safely transported and stored.Please consider the following precautions:• Use strong nylon ropes or lifting belts. When using steel cords, protect the edges• Cardan shafts should be transported in a horizontal position (see Fig. 2). For non-horizontal transportation the shaft must be additionally secured in order to prevent the splined parts from separating.• Danger of injury!Fig. 2: Transport position of a cardan shaft A: Joint range• When lifting or putting down the shaft, the moving parts (flange yoke and journal cross) may tilt and lead to injuries.KEEP HANDS OUT OF THE JOINT! DANGER OF CRUSHED HANDS!• Avoid bumps and shocks during transport and storage.• Do not store or handle the shaft with any stress or load on the spline protection (1) or the seal (2).