GEITH QC100 H1, Manual

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SAFETY
• The maintenance procedures which are given in this
manual can be performed by the owner or operator
without any specific technical training. Maintenance
procedures which are not in this manual must be
performed ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. Use genuine Geith replacement parts.
• Only authorized personnel should service and repair
the attachment. Do not allow unauthorized personnel
into work area.
• Park machine on firm, level ground.
• Lower work equipment to the ground, stop engine and
relieve hydraulic pressure before performing
maintenance.
• To prevent injury, do not perform maintenance with
engine running. If maintenance must be done with
engine running, perform maintenance with at least
two workers and do the following:
One worker must always sit in the operator's seat
and be ready to stop engine at any time. All workers
must maintain contact with other workers, be sure
that all personnel know and understand all hand
signals that are to be used.
When maintenance operations are near moving or
rotating parts, there is a potential hazard of being
caught in moving or rotating parts. Keep hands and
tools away.
• Contain and dispose of any fluid leakage in an
environmentally safe manner.
Cleaning
Clean the attachment before performing inspection and
maintenance.
If inspection and maintenance are done when the
attachment is dirty, it will become more difficult to locate
problems.
High-pressure Lines, Tubes and Hoses
When inspecting or replacing high-pressure piping or
hoses, check to verify that pressure has been released
from circuit. Failure to release pressure can result in
death or serious injury. Always do the following:
• Wear eye protection and leather gloves.
• Fluid leaks from hydraulic hoses or pressurized
components can be difficult to see but has enough
force to pierce skin and can result in death or serious
injury. Always use a piece of wood or cardboard to
check for suspected hydraulic leaks. Never use your
hands or expose your fingers. Wear safety goggles.
• Do not bend high-pressure lines. Do not strike
high-pressure lines. Do not install lines, tubes or
hoses that are bent or damaged.
• Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields
are correctly installed to prevent vibration, rubbing
against other parts, and excessive heat during
operation.
• Replace hose or components if any of the following
problems are found:
Damage or leakage from hose end fitting.
Wear, damage, cutting of hose covering, or wire
braiding is exposed on any hose.
Cover portion is swollen in any section.
The hose is twisted or crushed.
Foreign material is embedded in hose covering.
Hose end is deformed.
Connection fittings are damaged or leaking.
Oil or fuel leaks from high-pressure hoses can cause fire
or improper operation, which can result in death or
serious injury. If any damaged hoses are found, stop
operations immediately and contact your Geith distributor
for replacement parts.