DHOLLANDIA
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1. 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 section 11 for an overview of signs and symbols used in DHOLLANDIA manuals, and their meaning.
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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.
NOTICE
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
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
(free-standing, or on back-ground colours red, orange, yellow or black) : is used
to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that accompany this sign shall be obeyed to avoid
possible harm.
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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.
