Maintenance
General maintenance instructions
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BA RD18 en 01
4.00.04 Welding work on the machine
NOTE
Welding work on the machine must only be carried out by
specially trained and authorised personnel.
Welding work on the machine may change the properties of
the machine and is only permitted with the agreement of the
manufacturer.
Welding work on safety-relevant components must only be
carried out by the manufacturer's authorised customer service.
WARNING
Fire and explosion!
Serious injuries or death as a result of ignition or explosion of
combustible materials (fuels, oil, gases).
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Make sure that there are no flammable or explosive materials in
the vicinity of the welding work.
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Put down welding covers.
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Wear personal protective equipment.
WARNING
Toxic fumes and dust!
Risk of serious injury or death caused by poisoning or suffocation after
breathing in toxic fumes or particles when welding.
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Wear personal protective equipment (protective mask).
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Remove any paint within at least a 100 mm radius of the areas that
are affected by the heat from welding.
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Avoid breathing in dust when sanding paint.
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Do not use solvents or paint strippers to remove paint in enclosed
spaces if there is not sufficient supply of fresh air.
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Do not breathe in the fumes from solvents or paint strippers.
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Before welding:
– Remove any solvent and paint stripper residues using water
and soap.
– Allow the fumes from solvents or paint strippers to evaporate
for at least 15 minutes.
– Remove any containers for solvents and paint strippers (or any
other flammable liquids) from the operating area.