Aardenburg Machinery BV.
ALPHA BETA M (door)
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7.0 Machine maintenance
7.1 IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USE SUITABLE TOOLS WITH PROPER SKILL
Appropriate tools must be used even for the simplest tasks: improper use or incorrect tools
can cause serious risks and hazards for persons. In this regard you should also use
personal protection devices (DPI).
It is also good practice to keep tools in good shape and transport them with care
EMPLOY PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES (DPI).
Personal protection devices must be used in accordance with current standards in your own
country and depending on the type of task being performed.
We give all the relative specifications on the “Working in Safe Conditions” chapter.
7.2 PREVENTIVE GUIDELINES
Follow these guidelines to best use and maintain the machine:
a.
After the first 4 work hours and subsequently at 50 hour work intervals:
1.
check that all bolts are tight;
2.
check the tension of drive belts;
3.
check lubricant levels;
b.
If the machine will be inactive for a long time period:
1.
clean the machine with care;
2.
check its condition and take all necessary measures so it will be ready for prompt use;
3.
keep the machine indoors during the winter where temperatures do not drop much below 0°C
(zero degrees Centigrade)
c.
The first time the machine is used again:
1.
grease all bearings;
2.
check lubricant levels;
3.
check the condition of the transmission;
4.
before reinstalling the cardan shaft make sure it is the one supplied with the machine and that all
protective devices are complete and in proper operating order.
d.
Periodically check the state of all protective devices: replace those that are deformed, broken or missing.
7.3
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Moving parts must be protected according to current law to prevent the hazards of contact, catching,
pulling and crushing of body parts.
Always check that:
a)
moving parts are protected and that their protective devices are sound and efficient;
b)
protective devices are always put back in position whenever they are removed in order to perform
maintenance;
c)
always wear suitable clothing according to specified Personal Protection Measures.
WARNING:
THE P.T.O. MUST BE DISENGAGED AND THE TRACTOR OFF AND PROPERLY
BRAKED OR DISCONNECTED
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
