Farmi Forest Corporation VARIO 101 Operating, Maintenance And Spare Parts Manual page 8

D Only authorized professionals are allowed to repair electric and hydraulic damages.
D Only persons authorized by the manufacturer are allowed to weld load carrying structures.
Ask an expert to check all welding.
D Service the machine regularly at prescribed intervals and remember the annual safety
inspections.
D Always protect the machine against unauthorized use and unintentional operations when
leaving it. For example the unintentional moving of the trailer on parking.
D The spare parts and equipment must always meet the requirements of the manufacturer. This
can be ensured by using original spare parts.
D Before taking the equipment into use, the operator must also be familiar with the operation of
the extras.
D Especially quick stroke---like loads require special caution
D In cold conditions, only recommended oils must be used.
When lifting the machine, make sure that the lifting equipment is in prime condition.
The weight of the machine to be lifted must be known before lifting.
Many countries have special laws and statutes related to lifting, hoisting cables and
lifting equipment. Always follow the safety regulations required by local laws.
1.1. OILS AND GREASES
1. Always use only the types of oils recommended by the manufacturer. If these recommendations
are not followed, it may damage the machine or cause the machine not to operate properly,
which again may cause serious bodily injury or material damage.
2. Do not mix different kinds of fluids or oils together.
3. Remember that not all bearings are alike. Each bearing has its own characteristics and
lubrication requirements. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
4. Use the control equipment with special care until the hydraulic oil has reached the correct
temperature. Warm up the hydraulic oils in accordance with the instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HYDRAULIC
CIRCUITS
1. Only trained and experienced technicians are allowed to install, repair or service hydraulic
equipment.
2. Check the equipment for possible leaking. All leaks in the hydraulic system must be repaired
before the equipment is taken into operation. Check all hydraulic hoses, especially those which
have to bend in use and replace the hoses as necessary. Check that all the safety caps and
filling plugs have been closed tightly.
3. Check that all the safety equipment such as pressure control valves, pressure gauges etc. are
in place and in operating condition. You must know how to use them. The safety systems
must never be bypassed.
4. All hydraulic hoses, which are in bad condition or leaking must be replaced.
5. It is forbidden to change the pressure values of any operation.
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