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DHOLLANDIA
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UNDERSTANDING SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS
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Many safety signs and symbols used in this manual are based on international standards, others refer to specific situations or actions.
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Consult appendix 19.1 on page 49 for an overview of signs and symbols used in DHOLLANDIA manuals, and their meaning. Make
sure you understand these signs and symbols prior to starting the installation.
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Please take special notice of the following signs used in the manual. They indicate the likelihood and severity of a potential injury if
a person fails to follow the instructions presented on the safety sign.
DANGER
: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. [white letters on red background]
WARNING
: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. [black letters on orange background]
CAUTION
: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. [black letters on yellow background]
NOTICE
: is used to address practices not related to physical injury. [white letters on blue background]
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
: indicate general instructions relative to safe work practices, reminders of
proper safety procedures, or the location of safety equipment. [white letters on green background]
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
: is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that
accompany this sign shall be obeyed to avoid harm. [free-standing, or on back-ground colors red,
orange, yellow or black]
WARNING
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Failure to understand and to follow the instructions in this manual can put the operator and any bystanders at great risk of serious
bodily injury and death.
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Prior to operating the liftgate, make sure you understand the safety and warning signs used, and read them in conjunction with
the instructions in this manual.
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If in doubt, DO NOT operate the liftgate. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 4 for contact info.
NOTICE
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
