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5.Reach Truck Maintenance
5.1Operational safety and environmental protection
• The servicing and inspection operations contained in this chapter must be performed
in accordance with the intervals indicated in the servicing checklists.
• Any modification to the Reach Truck assemblies, in particular the safety
mechanisms, is prohibited. The operational speeds of the Reach Truck must not be
changed under any circumstances.
• Only original spare parts have been certified by our quality assurance department.
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the Reach Truck, use only the manufacturer's
spare parts. Used parts, oils and fuels must be disposed of in accordance with the
relevant environmental protection regulations. For oil changes, contact the
manufacturer’s specialist department.
• Upon completion of inspection and servicing, carry out the activities listed in the
“Recommissioning ” section.
5.2Maintenance Safety Regulations
Maintenance personnel
Reach Truck
s must only be serviced and maintained by the manufacturer’s trained
personnel.
The manuf
acturer’s service department has field technicians specially trained for
these tasks. We therefore recommend a maintenance contract with the
manufacturer’s local service center.
Lifting and jacking up
When a Reach Truck is to be lifted, the lifting gear must only be secured to the points
specially provided for this purpose.
When jacking up the Reach Truck, take appropriate measures to prevent the Reach
Truck from slipping or tipping over (e.g. wedges, wooden blocks).
You may only work underneath a raised load handler if it is supported by a sufficiently
strong chain.
Cleaning
Do not use flammable liquids to clean the Reach Truck.
Prior to cleaning, all safety measures required to prevent sparking (e.g. through short
circuits) must be taken. For battery-operated Reach Trucks, the battery connector
must be removed.
Only weak suction or compressed air and non-conductive antistatic brushes may be
used for cleaning electric or electronic assemblies.
If the Reach Truck is to be cleaned with a water jet or a high-pressure cleaner, all
electrical and electronic components must be carefully covered beforehand as
