8.2 Repairs
8.2.1 General prerequisites
Prior to performing repair and maintenance tasks, do the following:
• If vertical axes are present, secure them against falling
• Switch off the system and padlock it to secure it against being switched on
again
• Make sure that all necessary spare parts and wearing parts are at hand
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8.2.2 Replacing lubricant
Replace the lubricant at the latest every:
• 3 years in heavy-duty application conditions
• 5 years in normal application conditions
WARNING
Hot gearbox oil
Working on the gearbox carries the risk of severe injury due to burns!
• Let the gearbox cool before commencing any work
CAUTION
Oil, greases
Oils and greases are harmful to the environment!
• The oils and greases must not get into the drinking water supply. Take ap-
propriate measures
• Observe the country-specific safety data sheets
• Oils and greases must be disposed of as hazardous waste, even if the total
quantity is small
NOTE
Unsuitable lubricants
Using unsuitable lubricants can cause damage to the machine!
• Only use the lubricants listed
• If uncertain, please contact our service departments
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