Great Plains DTX350 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 29)

29 Simba DTX
604-107M-ENG
2013-01-28
5. Servicing and Maintenance
5.11 Lubricating the
Machine
Please read the section entitled “Using
Lubricants” carefully before lubricating the
machine.
The machine must be lubricated regularly in
order for it to remain serviceable. Regular
lubrication also contributes towards
extending the service life of your machine.
The recommended lubricating intervals are
specified in “Inspection” and “Maintenance
Intervals”.
After it has been washed using a high-
pressure hose or steam cleaned, the
machine should always be lubricated using
a grease gun.
5.12 Handling of
Lubricants
Please ensure that you read the following
instructions as well as the relevant
information. This also applies to any of your
employees who handle lubricants.
Hygiene
Lubricants do not present a health hazard
provided they are used for their specified
purpose.
In the case of prolonged skin contact,
lubricants - especially low-viscosity oils
- may remove the natural layer of fat
contained in the skin, resulting in dryness
and possible irritation .
It is important to take extreme care when
handling waste oil as it may contain other
irritants.
Vapours given off by cleaning agents and
oils are also a potential health hazard.
You should therefore not carry any oily
cloths around. Change soiled work clothing
as soon as possible.
Always exercise extreme care and observe
the recommended hygiene rules when
handling mineral oil products. Details of
these handling regulations can be found
in information provided by the health
authorities.
Storage and Handling
• Always store lubricants where they cannot
be accessed by children.
• Never store lubricants in open or
unlabelled containers.
Fresh Oil
• Apart from taking the usual care and
observing hygiene rules, there is no need
to take any special precautions when
handling fresh oil.
Waste Oil
• Waste oil can contain harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer, allergies and
other illnesses.
Attention!
Oil is a toxic substance. Should you swallow
any oil, do not try to vomit. Contact a doctor
immediately.
Protect your hands with barrier cream or
wear gloves to avoid contact with the skin.
Wash off any traces of oil thoroughly with
soap and hot water.
• Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and
water.
• Use special cleaning agents to clean any
dirt off your hands.
• Never wash oil residue from your skin with
petrol, diesel fuel or paraffin.
• Avoid skin contact with any oily clothing.
• Do not keep any oily rags in your pockets.
• Wash soiled clothing before wearing it
again.
• Ensure that any oily footwear is disposed
of in the proper manner.