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DHOLLANDIA
WARNING
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When loading or unloading at a loading dock. Make sure to not hit the
wall with the body / liftgate. Failure to abide by these instructions can
result in material damage and serious bodily injury to the operator or
bystanders.
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Prior to releasing the mechanical platform lock (if so equipped) and
using the liftgate, check if the liftgate can be used safely. Take
precautions to ensure your own safety, and the safety of bystanders or
other parties in traffic. Clear the working area of any objects that could
potentially impede movement of the liftgate. Failure to abide by these
instructions can result in serious bodily injury or death to the operator
or bystanders.
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Inspect the liftgate prior to each use. If any unsafe condition exists or unusual noises or movements
are noticed, DO NOT use the liftgate
, attach the ‘WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE’ decal to the main external control box or platform,
and contact an
authorized DHOLLANDIA service agent for repair.
Please see ‘pre
-
trip inspection’ procedures under
7.6 from page 19 onwards.
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Read and comply with all warning decals, pictograms and instructions affixed to the liftgate. Failure to
abide by warnings and instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death.
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The liftgate must not be used if the operator is intoxicated, impaired or distracted in any way. NEVER
use a phone or mobile device when operating the liftgate.
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The liftgate shall be used by means of original control units only. Operating the liftgate with unauthorized control units will increase
risk of serious bodily injury or death to the operator or any bystanders.
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Limit the operation of the liftgate to one single operator. Operation of the liftgate by more than one operator at a time may cause
confusion and increase the risk of serious bodily injury or death.
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To prevent people from being hit by the platform, by objects falling off the platform or being caught in pinch points or being pinched
by the moving parts of the liftgate:
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Keep visual control over the entire working area of the liftgate and its platform at all times, including the area
DIRECTLY BEHIND and UNDER the platform.
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DO NOT allow any other person, to stand in the proximity of the liftgate and its platform. ENSURE AT ALL TIMES
THAT NOBODY STANDS UNDER OR WITHIN REACH OF THE MOVING PLATFORM.
