DLM HED Series, Owner & User Manual

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Manual No. 4111-0027
Sept. 2009
May 2012
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SAFETY
Recognize Safety Information
Read and understand the operating instructions and
become thoroughly familiar with the equipment and its
controls before operating the dock leveler.
Never operate a dock leveler while a safety device or
guard is removed or disconnected.
Never remove DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION
signs or decals on the equipment unless replacing
them.
General Operational Safety
Precautions
Do not start the equipment until all unauthorized
personnel in the area have been warned and have
moved outside the operating zone.
Remove any tools or foreign objects from the operating
zone before starting.
Keep the operating zone free of obstacles that could
cause a person to trip or fall.
The use of the word DANGER signifies the presence
of an extreme hazard or unsafe practice which will
most likely result in severe injury or death.
Safety-Alert Symbol
The Safety-Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals,
or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
The use of the word WARNING signifies the
presence of a serious hazard or unsafe practice
which may result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT
The use of the word IMPORTANT is to draw
attention to a procedure that needs to be followed to
prevent machine damage.
The use of the word CAUTION signifies possible
hazard or unsafe practice which could result in
personal injury.