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3. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
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This OPERATION MANUAL explains how the DHOLLANDIA liftgate is manufactured; what safety devices are incorporated in its
design; and how to use the liftgate in a correct manner, that preserves the integrity of the machine over the intended lifetime and
helps maximize the safety of the operator and any bystanders.
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The MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL (separate) explains how to maintain and service the liftgate in the appropriate
manner, maximizing the safety of the operator and any bystanders, and ensuring the reliability of the liftgate over the intended
lifetime.
4. INTENDED USE
DHOLLANDIA liftgates are designed to be fitted to commercial vehicles (commercial trucks, trailers and semi-trailers), and shall be
used exclusively to load and unload the goods transported on the vehicle it is fitted to, within the limits of the load chart, in compliance
with the operator instructions and safety instructions described in this manual.
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Improper use of the liftgate will put the operator and bystanders at great risk of serious bodily injury and death. Therefore it is
strictly forbidden to use the liftgate in a different way, or for different purposes, than described in the operation manual.
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The liftgate must NEVER be used as an elevated work platform, to push loads, to carry people except for the individual
operating the liftgate, or to move snow or other debris.
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The liftgate must NEVER be used as a wheelchair lift.
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Improper use of the liftgate will put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury and death. Therefore the
use of the liftgate is restricted to skilled operators only; who have been properly trained, and who know and understand the full
contents of this manual.
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Unauthorized modifications to the liftgate can put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury and death.
Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to modify the liftgate and its safety devices in any way.
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Use of aftermarket or non-OEM replacement parts to repair or maintain the liftgate is strictly prohibited and may result in serious
bodily injury or death to the operator or any bystanders.
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This OPERATION MANUAL covers column lifts that are designed to travel above the cylinder beam mounted at the (lowest)
vehicle floor (executions K9 or K9 + K2). If your lift stops at the cylinder beam mounted at the (lowest) vehicle floor (execution
K1), contact DHOLLANDIA to obtain the relevant operation manual. See contact info on page 4.
