Eurotrac HE18, User Manual

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July 2021 HE18 | User manual
MAINTENANCE
The Maintenance chapter contains all maintenance work that must be carried out on the excavator.
Careful maintenance of the excavator will make sure exceptional reliability and increase the service life.
If the maintenance work is not carried out (properly), all warranty claims and liability against EUROTRAC expire.
Only spare parts recommended by the manufacturer may be used. There is an increased risk of accident due to
insufficient quality or incorrect installation of spare parts that have not been released. Those who use non-
authorized spare parts shall assume full responsibility if damage ensues.
1. Safety Provisions for Maintenance
• Persons who work on or with the excavator must wear suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), e.g.
suitable work clothes, safety shoes, safety helmets, safety goggles, hearing protective and dust masks made
available by the operator and, if necessary, used. In principle, the business is responsible for the PPE and has
been laid down in the work safety regulations for its effectiveness.
• Maintenance and cleaning work may only be carried out if the excavator has been switched off completely. The
excavator must be protected against starting up again by removing the ignition key.
• The bucket must always be located on the ground during the maintenance work.
• If damage is observed during maintenance work, the excavator may only be put into operation again after the
defects have been resolved. Repair work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
• When carrying out maintenance work, the stability of the excavator must always be monitored.
• When working on the fuel system, smoking, open flame and the use of ignition sources are prohibited. The
danger zone must be indicated with signs. The danger zone must have a fire extinguisher.
• All resulting waste substances must be disposed of in accordance with current environment protection
regulations.
• The materials listed in section "Maintenance products" (page 117) must be used as maintenance means for
maintenance work.
• For work on the electrical installation, it must be switched off before beginning with the work. This work may
only be carried out by electrically qualified professionals.
• For working at a height that you cannot reach, ladders or platforms must be used.
• The control elements may only be operated if the user is located on the driver’s seat.
2. Requirements for Executive Personnel
• The user may only carry out cleaning and light maintenance work.
• Major maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.