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DHOLLANDIA
WARNING
Prior to releasing the mechanical platform lock (if so equipped) and using the tail lift, check if the tail lift 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 tail lift. Failure to abide by these instructions can result in serious
bodily injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Inspect the tail lift prior to each use. If any unsafe condition exists or unusual noises or movements are noticed, DO NOT use
the tail lift and contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA service agent for repair. Please see ‘pre-trip inspection’ procedures under
§7.6 page 22.
Read and comply with all warning decals, pictograms and instructions affixed to the tail lift. Failure to abide by warnings and
instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death.
The tail lift 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 tail lift.
The tail lift shall be used by means of original control units only. Operating the tail lift with unauthorized control units will
increase risk of serious bodily injury or death to the operator or any bystanders.
Limit the operation of the tail lift to one single operator. Operation of the tail lift by more than one operator at a time may cause
confusion and increase the risk of serious bodily injury or death.
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 tail lift:
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Keep visual control over the entire working area of the tail lift 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 tail lift and its platform. ENSURE AT ALL
TIMES THAT NOBODY STANDS UNDER OR WITHIN REACH OF THE MOVING PLATFORM.
Depending on your physical condition and on the
maintenance of the tail lift, the manual deployment
and stowage of the platform can put serious strain
on the operator’s back. To prevent a back injury,
seek 3 points of support (2 feet + 1 hand, as shown
in the picture to the right) to fold and unfold the
platform. Rest your free hand, not used to grab the
platform handle, on the
outside
of the extension
plate for additional support.
While doing so, to prevent crushing or shearing,
keep your hands away from the
underside
of the
extension plate and side steps and the rotating
platform. See also 7.3 page 17 regarding crushing
and shearing.
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