Noblift LPT22, Service Maintenance Manual

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1. GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION – MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Careless performing of the easy work may cause injuries. Take care to always perform work safely, at
least observing the following. It is of utmost importance that maintenance personnel pay strict attention
to these warnings and precautions to avoid possible injury to themselves or others, or damage to the
equipment. A maintenance program must be followed to ensure that the machine is safe to operate.
The specific precautions to be observed during maintenance are inserted at the appropriate point in the
manual. These precautions are those that apply when servicing hydraulic and larger machine
component parts.
MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT CERTIFICATION BY A
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY THAT THE MACHINE IS AT LEAST AS SAFE AS ORIGINALLY
MANUFACTURED, IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.
SINCE THE MACHINE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE
FIELD INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE, SAFETY IN THIS AREA RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
OWNER OR OPERATOR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LlSTED IN THIS SECTION
MAY RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY
VIOLATION.
 When carrying out any operation or maintenance, have trained and experienced personnel carry out
the work.
 When carrying out any operation or maintenance, carefully read out Operation and Maintenance
Manual.
 Read all the precautions given on the decals which are fixed to the machine.
 Be sure you fully understand the contents of the operation. It is important to prepare necessary tools
and parts and to keep the machine.
 Your safety, and that of others , is the first consideration when
engaging in the maintenance of equipment. Always be conscious of
weight. Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a
mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an
unstable position. When raising a portion of the equipment, ensure
that adequate support is provided.