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9 Maintenance
9.1 Safety instructions
WARNING!
Danger of injury due to defective maintenance work!
Improper operation of the appliance can cause severe injury or property
damage.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to:
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Have all maintenance work carried out by trained specialists.
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Ensure good housekeeping and cleanliness at the workplace! Loose
components and tools left lying around constitute a potential hazard.
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Wear protective gloves during all work!
9.2 Upkeep and maintenance
To be ready for operation at any time, the following measures are absolutely imperative:
• After every load, but at least once a year, visually check the appliance and its
accessory parts.
Pay particular attention to spreader tips, joints, blades, hoses and coupling parts.
• Every three years, or whenever a doubt is raised about the safety or reliability
of the appliance, a function and load test must also be carried out (per DGUV
guideline 305-002 or country-specific regulations).
• After every load, check the lubrication of the movable parts and pins, and spray
with suitable grease if necessary.
• Every 10 years we recommend a complete change of the hydraulic oil by our factory
service to maintain full performance.
