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DHOLLANDIA
3 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
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This OPERATION MANUAL explains how the DHOLLANDIA hydraulic ramp is manufactured; what safety devices are
incorporated in its design; and how to use the hydraulic ramp in a correct manner, that preserves the integrity of the machine over
the intended lifetime and helps maximize the safety of the operator and any bystanders.
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The MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL (separate) explains how to maintain and service the hydraulic ramp in the
appropriate manner, maximizing the safety of the operator and any bystanders, and ensuring the reliability of the hydraulic ramp
over the intended lifetime.
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The CE IDENTIFICATION AND INSPECTION LOGBOOK (separate) contains the serial number identification, the CE Declaration
of Conformity, the Fitting Declaration to be filled out by the installer of the hydraulic ramp, and an overview of the owner’s legal
obligations in terms of periodic testing and certification.
 The manuals must be kept with the hydraulic ramp at all times, as a reference book for the operators and technical service
personnel.
4 INTENDED USE
DHOLLANDIA hydraulic ramps are designed to be fitted to commercial vehicles (commercial trucks, trailers and semi-trailers), and
shall be used exclusively to load and unload the goods transported on the vehicle they are fitted to, within the limits of the load chart,
in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions described in this manual.
Except for model DH-AR4*, which is also suitable for the use at loading docks, DHOLLANDIA hydraulic ramps should be used
exclusively to transfer wheeled equipment or machinery from the ground to the vehicle floor or vice versa. This means the platform, its
outboard platform edge and mechanical support legs and hydraulic stabilising legs MUST be in firm contact with the ground.
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.
Therefore, the use of the hydraulic ramp is restricted to skilled operators only; who have been properly trained, and who know
and understand the full contents of this manual.
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Unauthorized modifications to the hydraulic ramp can put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury
and death. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to modify the hydraulic ramp and its safety devices in any way.
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Use of aftermarket or non-OEM replacement parts to repair or maintain the hydraulic ramp is strictly prohibited and may result
in serious bodily injury or death to the operator or any bystanders.
WARNING
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Improper use of the hydraulic ramp will put the operator and bystanders at great risk of serious bodily injury and death.
Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to use the hydraulic ramp in a different way, or for different purposes than described in the
operation manual.
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The hydraulic ramp must NEVER be used as an elevated work platform, to push loads, or to carry people.
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DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any personal injury and / or property damage that results from improper use.