horsch 80910205, Operating Instructions Manual

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14.2 Maintenance – hydraulics
WARNING
Danger of infection caused by high pressure hydraulic oil from the hydraulic system pene -
trating into the body!
• Work on the hydraulic system must only be performed by specialist workshops!
• Due to the risk of injury use appropriate measures and wear protective goggles when checking
for leaks.
• Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries.
Always relieve the pressure from the hydraulic system before you start to work on the hydraulic
system! Before building up pressure again in the system make sure that all line connections are
leak tight.
• Hydraulic oil escaping through a small hole is almost invisible. You should therefore strictly use
appropriate aids when checking for leaks!
• Protect hands and body Never try to seal off leaking hydraulic hoses with your hands or fingers.
• If any fluid has penetrated you skin, it must immediately be removed by a physician who is
acquainted with this type of injuries; otherwise serious infections may be the consequence.
Physicians who are not familiar with such injuries, should ask competent medical sources for
the required information.
• Check hydraulic hoses at regular intervals and replace these if damaged or aged! The replace-
ment lines must comply with the technical requirements specified by the equipment manufacturer.
• Ensure correct connection of hydraulic hoses.
• Check all hydraulic hoses and couplings regularly for damage and contamination.
• Have hydraulic hoses inspected by an expert under safety related aspects at least once every
year!
• Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or excessively aged!
Use only original HORSCH-LEEB-AS hydraulic hoses!
• The utilization period of hydraulic hoses should not exceed six years, including a possible storage
time of maximum two years. Even if properly stored and under permissible stress, hoses and hose
connections are subject to natural ageing, which limits their shelf life and utilization period.
Deviating from this, the utilization period can also be determined on the basis of empirical values,
particularly under due consideration of the endangering potential. For hoses and hose lines made
of thermoplastics other guide values may be decisive.
• Dispose of old oil according to regulations.
Consult your oil supplier in case of waste disposal problems!
• Store hydraulic oil out of the reach of children!
• Make sure that no hydraulic oil enters into the ground or into water!
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