Rauch MDS 8.2, Instruction Manual

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Safety
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Regularly check the hydraulic components and hydraulic hose lines for mechan-
ical defects, e.g. cuts and abrasions, contusions, bends, tears, porosity etc.
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Even when stored correctly and used within approved load limits, hoses and
hose couplings are subject to a natural ageing process. This limits their stor-
age and service life.
The service life of the hose lines may not exceed 6 years, including a possible
storage time of maximally 2 years.
The date of manufacture of the hoses is indicated on the hose coupling in month
and year
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Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or aged.
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Replacement of hydraulic hoses must meet the technical requirements of the
equipment manufacturer. In particular, note the different maximum pressure
ratings of replacement hoses.
3.8 Maintenance and repair
Maintenance and service work involves additional hazards that do not occur dur-
ing operation of the machine.
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Any maintenance and service work is to be conducted with increased alert-
ness at all times. Work particularly thoroughly and cautiously.
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance staff
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Welding and work on the electrical and hydraulic systems is to be carried out
by qualified technicians only.
3.8.2 Wear parts
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The maintenance and service intervals described in the present operator’s
manual are to be strictly adhered to at all times.
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Furthermore, the maintenance and repair intervals of the supplier compo-
nents must also be complied with. See the supplier documentation for the rel-
evant intervals.
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We recommend that you have the condition of the machine checked after
each season by your specialist dealer, paying particular attention to its fixing
components, safety-relevant plastic components, hydraulic system, metering
parts and spreader vanes.
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Spare parts must at least comply with the technical standards specified by the
manufacturer. The technical standards can be guaranteed by using genuine
spare parts.
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Self-locking nuts are designed to be used only once. Always use new self-
locking nuts to fasten components (e.g. when replacing spreading vanes).