DHOLLANDIA
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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
§7.7 on page 29-30.
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When unloading from the vehicle body to the platform,
ALWAYS push the load out, to prevent the load from hitting
you. NEVER pull the load from the vehicle onto the platform.
Pulling the load from the vehicle can result in a fall from the
platform causing serious injury or death.
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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.
