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Keep this manual near the machine so that it can be consulted at any time or periodically by people who need to be familiar with it. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 1...
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RUTHMANN ITALIA SRL written approval. RUTHMANN ITALIA SRL reserve the right to modify or improve its products at any time and without notice, in order to constantly increase their quality. Therefore, also this publication can be subject to future modifications.
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6.5. Description of basket controls. 6.6. Description of hydraulic controls of stabilizer (emergency procedure). 6.7. Description of hydraulic controls of booms (emergency procedure) RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 3...
13.3. Instructions for filling in register 13.4. Register form. 13.4.1. “MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM” properties. 13.4.2. Replacing MEWP parts. 13.4.3 Serious breakdowns. 13.4.4 Periodical checks. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 4...
The content of this manual may be modified without prior notice, and without any additional obligations on our part, to include changes and improvements to units that have already been delivered. No reproduction or translation of any part of this manual may be carried out without the written permission of RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A RUTHMANN ECOLINE WORK PLATFORM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT HAS BEEN ENGINEERED AND DEVELOPED BY RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 6...
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Nevertheless, RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. will have the right to modify or make additions to the use and maintenance instruction manual of previously-sold products when it deems it necessary to do so.
If the machine is sold, the user is requested to inform RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. of the name of the new owner so that the MEWP can be tracked easily should the manufacturer need to communicate anything or make upgrades.
(ASL/USL or ARPA) by enclosing a copy of: Conformity declaration issued by the manufacturer; Declaration of commissioning carried out by the first owner. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 9...
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- The overhead working platform can be installed on a lorry homologated for road circulation. Before going on the road, make sure the vehicle is consistent with the laws in force. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 10...
1. Ask the electricity supply company to interrupt the electricity supply and to “earth” the line; RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 11...
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Leaves and twigs move, flags move Moderate Dust and pieces of paper are lifted, 5,5 – 7,9 20 – 28 breeze twigs and small branches move RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 12...
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The size of the support plate or of the special support bases is calculated with the following formula: TOTAL PRESSURE / GROUND CARRYING CAPACITY = SUPPORT SURFACE AREA IN cm² RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 13...
In the event of a fault or lack of power, call ground personnel and carry out an emergency manual lowering manoeuvre. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 14...
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By low temperature (- 5°) operate the hydraulic pump for several minutes to let oil flow, so WARNING that it reaches a temperature of at least 5°C, before operating the platform. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 15...
- The machine may only be used by specialized personnel who must have read and understood the manual that comes with the machine. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 16...
- Do not scatter lubricants into the environment, but collect and dispose of those products, respecting the rules in force in every country. - The hydraulic circuit alteration can be a serious danger for platform use. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 17...
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- Handle parts with extreme care. Do not put your hands or fingers between one part and another. - Always wear homologated accident prevention cloche like glasses, gloves, and safety shoes RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 18...
° Max wind speed Km/h Platform Mass Max manual strength Max flatcar gradient ° Max hydraulic system pressure Pump delivery l/min RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 19...
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(if allowed). A hydraulic device guarantees the basket verticality at each working angle of the boom. It can be made of RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 20...
: they activate the turret movement by means of the transmission between pinion and fifth wheel. 4.2 TECHNICAL DATA Model : ECOLINE RS200 Max Basket Capacity : 250 kg RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 21...
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: Front 2980 mm - Rear 1950 mm Max reaction at ground : Front 2275 kg - Rear 1752 kg 4.3 CONFIGURATION FOR ROAD CIRCULATION RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 22...
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The max basket capacity is 250 kg. The max lateral outreach is: MAX STABILITY AREA Payload: Outreach: 120 kg 10,5 m 200 kg 8,90 m 250 kg 8,10 m RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 23...
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As Option, it is possible to have a working diagram also with front outrigger in shape of vehicle: OUTRIGGER IN SHAPE OF VEHICLE Payload: Outreach: 120 kg 9,10 m 200 kg 7,30 m 250 kg 6,70 m RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 24...
(the working cage moves upwards - cage up) or “Cage rotation left” (the working cage moves downwards - cage down) until you have corrected the level of the basket RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 25...
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Before operating the manual pump it is necessary to fit the handle supplied to its seat on the pump. Pump with energy from top to bottom. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 26...
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4.7 LIMITS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING The aerial working platform usually works by the following environmental conditions: - minimum temperature: - 15° RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 27...
Vibration emissions: the emissions - produced by the MEWP during its working – are not very loud in comparison with those of the thermic engine of the vehicle, which is the primary source of energy RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 28...
To assemble or disassemble the aerial platform (boom, turret, fifth wheel) from the vehicle, it is necessary to use proper and certified bands. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 29...
The platform must not be loaded when it is in the lifted position. It must be loaded when it is on the ground, ensuring that the recommended capacities are not exceeded. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 30...
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E. Check that the ground on which you need to operate can support the weight of the machine and that there are no holes, manholes etc. F. At this point, the machine is ready to be lifted for work. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 31...
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Please refer to chapter 8 for a full description of the functionality of each button. The operators and maintenance staff must read this manual before using the machine and before making any maintenance operation. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 32...
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Blinking light: the cage rotation is not allowed. without function Push button “Cage rotation right” Blinking light: the cage rotation is not allowed RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 33...
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If led is off and there isn’t any alarm message on display, the operator has to check the previous conditions. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 34...
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→ - Swivels the boom (tower) to the right side. RIGHT-HAND JOYSTICK Function key Description Raise pantograph boom ↑ - Lifts up the boom. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 35...
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Blinking light: the cage rotation is not allowed. Rotate working cage to the right Push button “Cage rotation right” Blinking light: the cage rotation is not allowed. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 36...
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“Alarm Message” on malfunctioning of platform devices: ATTENTION For a detailed description, see "Description of the ALARMS and WARNINGS messages" in WARNING appendix to this manual. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 37...
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In case of an emergency, open the emergency compartment located on the right side of platform: In case of failure of the combustion engine, operate the manual pump and follow this procedure: RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 38...
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He will have to carefully consider the situation to take the basket back to ground. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 39...
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Lever to control the turret rotation: if it is activated onward, turret rotates clockwise; if it is activated backward, turret rotates anticlockwise RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 40...
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DRIVER´S CABIN ARE ALSO PROHIBITED! THE FRONT STEPS MUST NOT BE USED! ACCESSING THE SURFACE IS PROHIBITED! NOT ALLOWED WALKING ON ALUMINUM DECK RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 42...
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1. Max load capacity in basket 2.General Warnings (Obligations And Prohibitions) 3. Working Diagram 4. Main Operating Instructions 5. Attention “Falling down” RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 43...
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ORIGINALE D- Cabin Control Panel in vehicle cab WARNING – Connect the PTO WARNING – MAX HEIGHT of PLATFORM while driving RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 44...
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Keep RPM within the values indicated, not to cause defects or dangerous damages to the WARNING working. WARNING WARNING If PTO is inserted and you release the hand brake, the vehicle switches off. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 45...
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Actuate push button “Full jacking” (keep depressed, the movement starts after a few seconds). As soon as full horizontal extension is completed, act on the levers of outriggers for correctly leveling the platform. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 47...
The inclination of the ECOLINE must at all events be controlled by means of the levelling WARNING indicator! The permissible inclination of positioning must not be exceeded. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 48...
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↑ - Lifts up the boom. LOWER BOOM ↓ - Lowers the boom. SWIVEL BOOM LEFT ← - Swivels the boom (tower) to the left. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 49...
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8. The white led is on when the control of upper part of platform is activated and there are the following conditions for lifting the booms: - platform is stabilized and chassis is leveled, - the lifting functions are active, RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 50...
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If you switch off the engine by the ON/OFF switch placed on the remote control, you deactivate this function. When this function is active, on the display there is the message “S & S”: RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 51...
PTO, remove the key from the dashboard and close the vehicle cab in order to avoid the access to non-authorized people. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 52...
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Push again the button “Jack activation”; the controls of extendible front stabilizers and outriggers cylinders are deactivated From the cab control panel: 1. Switch off the Rotating beacon over the cab. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 53...
After having taken the platform back to its rest position, retract the stabilizer feet as indicated in paragraph 6.6. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 54...
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- cage down) until you have corrected the level of the basket !!! DURING THIS PROCEDURE THE MOVEMENT IS VERY SLOW!!! RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 55...
1- Depress both push button “Display up” and “Display down” for 3 sec for going in “MENU MODE”: RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 56...
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DE, FR, ES) 5- Depress both push button “Display up” and “Display down” for 3 sec for returning on the standard visual display RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 57...
Check tightening Tighten the elements Flexible pipes Check oil leaking Replace Pilot lights Check working Start-Stop engine device Check working Rotate selector RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 58...
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Replace oil Contact an authorized workshop Every 24 Hydraulic oil tank Replace oil Contact an months authorized workshop (every 2400 hours) RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 59...
Do not turn the jet of water towards the controls and the electrical components, in order to avoid any damages. WARNING Use only authorized - inflammable – no-toxic solvents. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 60...
Check all fixing elements of machine members by means of a dynamometric key and respect the tightening couples indicated in the following chart. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 61...
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150 ORIGINALE 10. ELECTRIC DIAGRAM RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 63...
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150 ORIGINALE 11. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 64...
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RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Non-compliance with the above will exempt RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. from any liability whatsoever concerning the MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM. RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 65...
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ORIGINALE 13. CONTROLLO REGISTER 13.1 REFERENCE TO THE NORM This control register is issued by RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. to the user of the platform, in accordance with annex I of the amended version of directive 89/392/EEC. 13.2 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS This control register is to be considered an integral part of the MEWP and must accompany the machine for its entire life until its final disposal.
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MEWP were in conformance with what was originally required and that any changes have been recorded in this register. THE SELLER THE BUYER ______________________ _____________________ RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 67...
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ORIGINALE 13.4.2 REPLACING MEWP PARTS (pumps; structural, hydraulic, electrical and safety elements) REPLACEMENT DATE SERIAL NUMBER CARRIED OUT BY MEWP PARTS RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 68...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150 ORIGINALE 13.4.3 SERIOUS BREAKDOWNS DATE DESCRIPTION TYPE OF WORK MANAGER’S SIGNATURE RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 69...
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150 ORIGINALE 13.4.4 PERIODICAL CHECKS DATE MACHINE HOURS TYPE OF CHECK COMMENTS RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 70...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150 ORIGINALE DATE MACHINE HOURS TYPE OF CHECK COMMENTS RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 71...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150 ORIGINALE DATE MACHINE HOURS TYPE OF CHECK COMMENTS RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 72...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150 ORIGINALE DATE MACHINE HOURS TYPE OF CHECK COMMENTS RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 73...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150 ORIGINALE RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA pag. 74...
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