GMT C10 Betriebsanleitung Seite 17

GMT C10
Use PPE such as safety gloves, safety glasses, a safety helmet and hearing protection.
Make sure that no bystanders are within a 50-meter radius of the equipment.
The carrying vehicle must be turned off during mounting of the quick connector. Make sure that the
system is depressurized, or depressurize it by moving the joystick or handle.
Under no circumstances may the quick connector with its attached felling grapple or wood grapple be
used or repaired by persons under the influence of alcohol or narcotics or by persons who take certain
medication.
Maintenance and/or repairs must be carried out slowly and carefully.
If replacement or spare parts are needed, these must be ordered from the felling grapple manufacturer
or distributor. This is the only way of obtaining original parts.
The carrying vehicle must be turned off and the system must be depressurized before
maintenance/repair is carried out on the quick connector. This is essential to ensure that work is
carried out safely.
Rest the felling grapple or wood grapple on a firm surface when work is complete or when temporarily
turning off the carrying vehicle.
Avoid contact with hydraulic fluid and lubricants. These can have an irritating effect on the skin and
can be harmful to health. When using these substances, instructions and guidelines from the relevant
manufacturer must be read thoroughly in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: Beware of hydraulic fluid at operating temperature!
Apply appropriate safety precautions when using hydraulic fluid and lubricants. These include the use
of fluid-protective gloves, protective cream and safety glasses.
Do not use hydraulic fluid or lubricants for cleaning hands. These can contain steel splinters and/or
additives that can damage the hands.
If hydraulic fluid or lubricants have caused irritation to the hands or other body parts, consult a
physician immediately!
Defective and/or soiled hydraulic hoses must be disposed of correctly at an appropriate facility.
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