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DHOLLANDIA
7.4 SAFE OPERATOR POSITION
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The instructions on safe operator position aim to enforce that
the operator stands in a safe position before and while operating
the tail lift and protect him/her against the risks of crushing and
sheering as described in previous §7.3.
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Main external control box : the zone just in front of the side-
mounted, external control box, equipped with mandatory 2-hand
operation, is the only position from where the operator can
safely OPEN and CLOSE the platform. It is also safe to LOWER
and LIFT the platform from this position.
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Auxiliary controls : the operator may also LOWER and LIFT
the platform through use of the auxiliary controls. The operator
must use
extreme caution when lowering or lifting the platform
with the auxiliary controls and must ensure it is done from a safe
position. Use of auxiliary controls from an improper position
greatly increases the operator's risk of crushing or shearing of
toes, limbs, head, and upper body as well as death.
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The operator may also LOWER and LIFT the platform through
the use of the platform mounted foot controls (optional) which
fix both operator's feet to a predetermined position on the
platform. The operator must use
extreme caution when using
platform mounted foot controls to avoid falling from the platform.
ALWAYS maintain 3 points of contact (see next page).
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Handheld auxiliary controls with a spiral cable should only be used under the following conditions (1):
(1) Remark: The CE standard EN1756-1 suggests a number of other, less usual solutions providing sufficient protection against
crushing and sheering of the toes and feet, such as a hinged foot protector or cut-out switch. Consult the latest edition of
DHOLLANDIA’s fitting instructions FIT-ELEC-OPTION or contact your national DHOLLANDIA dealer for more information. See page
On the platform , from a safe operator
position of minimum 400 mm x 400 mm
square, clearly and permanently marked
at minimum 250 mm distance from the
hazard zone between the platform and
the rear of the vehicle floor. Maintain 3
points of contact (see next page).
Inside the vehicle body , from a safe
operator position of minimum 400 mm x
400 mm square, clearly and permanently
marked at minimum 250 mm distance
from the hazard zone between the
platform and the rear of the vehicle floor.
On the ground , from a safe operator
position minimum 500 mm away from the
side edge of the platform.
500 mm
400 mm
400 mm
250 mm
250 mm