Risk of environmental damage due to the improper handling of operating
materials and resources, as well as cleaning agents and substances!
Handling operating materials, resources, cleaning agents and substances
improperly can cause extensive environmental and material damage.
• Read the applicable material safety data sheets and manufacturer
instructions for the operating materials, resources, cleaning agents and
substances.
• Store any operating materials and resources that are hazardous for the
water or soil, such as parts, assemblies and components contaminated
with oil, in secured areas or collecting basins.
• Bind any emitted operating materials, resources, cleaning agents and
substances with a binding agent and dispose of them according to local
regulations.
• Clean any parts, assemblies and components to remove any adhering oil,
grease and other contaminants.
• Do not let any emitted operating materials and resources and cleaning
agents and substances seep into the soil or flow into the sewage system.
The following environmentally hazardous substances are used:
Lubricants
Lubricants such as greases and oils contain toxic substances. These should not be
released into the environment. They must be disposed of by a specialist waste
disposal company.
Oils
Oils (such as lubricating, hydraulic or cleaning oils) should not be released into the
environment. Oils can have long-term harmful effects when released into water.
They must be disposed of by a specialist waste disposal company.
Observe the safety data sheets provided by the manufacturers.
Electronic parts
Electronic parts can contain toxic substances. These should not be released into
the environment. They must be disposed of by a specialist waste disposal
company.
Accumulators and batteries
Accumulators and batteries contain toxic heavy metals. They are classed as toxic
waste and must either be disposed of at municipal collection points or by a
specialist waste disposal company.
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