Dhollandia DH-AR Series, Operation Manual

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DHOLLANDIA
7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE HYDRAULIC RAMP
7.1 DO NOT USE HYDRAULIC RAMP WITHOUT ADEQUATE SAFETY AND OPERATOR TRAINING
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DHOLLANDIA hydraulic ramps shall be exclusively used to load and unload the goods transported on the carrying vehicle, within
the limits of the applicable load chart, and in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions in this manual.
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The operator should follow all other policies and procedures applicable to the job situation including health & safety regulations,
road and traffic regulations, as well as company procedures. The operator should not use the hydraulic ramp if he/she cannot use
it in accordance with all applicable regulations and instructions.
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The operator must be at least 18 years of age.
7.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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To avoid serious bodily injury or death, the operator must use appropriate work clothes. NEVER wear loose-fitting clothes that
may be trapped in the moving parts of the hydraulic ramp. ALWAYS wear professional safety-toe shoes, protective gloves,
and eye protection. Use of hardhat is recommended.
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Slipping (and falling) can result in serious bodily injury and death. To prevent injury by slipping:
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ALWAYS wear professional safety-toe shoes with a good non-slip sole.
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DO NOT use the hydraulic ramp if it is covered with snow, mud, dirt, debris, liquids or other substances.
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DO NOT run on or off the platform.
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Tripping (and falling) can result in serious bodily injury and death. To prevent injury by tripping:
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NEVER leave the hydraulic ramp unattended in partially open position.
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Pay attention to protruding items on the platform surface at all times (ex. platform lights, wheel blocks,
other foreign objects, etc.).
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DO NOT run on or off the platform.
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Falling from the platform can result in serious bodily injury and death. To prevent injury by falling:
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Make sure your footing is solid. DO NOT run on or off the platform.
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NEVER move the vehicle while a person is standing on the platform or inside the vehicle body.
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NEVER use the platform as an elevated working platform.
WARNING
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Improper use of the hydraulic ramp will put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury and death.
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To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury to the operator and any bystanders, the use of the hydraulic ramp is restricted to
skilled operators, who have been properly trained, and who know and understand the full contents of this manual.
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To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death, THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNING LABELS IN THIS SECTION AND THE ENTIRE MANUAL before and while operating the hydraulic ramp.