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General Maintenance RT / RTx
7.15 Machine Disposal/Decommissioning
This machine must be properly decommissioned at the end of its service life.
Responsible disposal prevents toxic chemicals and materials from harming the
environment. This machine contains several components that may be considered
hazardous waste in many areas:
■ Operating fluids, including fuel, engine oil, grease, and hydraulic oil
■ Batteries
■ Electronic components, such as circuit boards, control panels, LEDs, and
joysticks
Before decommissioning this machine, read and follow local safety and
environmental regulations pertaining to the disposal of construction equipment.
Preparation
Perform the following tasks to prepare the machine for disposal.
Move the machine to a protected location where it will not pose any safety
hazards and cannot be accessed by unauthorized individuals.
Ensure that the machine cannot be operated from the time of final shutdown to
disposal.
Drain all fluids, including fuel, engine oil, and hydraulic oil.
Seal any fluid leaks.
Remove the battery.
Disposal
Perform the following tasks to dispose of the machine.
Disassemble the machine and separate all parts by material type.
Dispose of recyclable parts as specified by local regulations.
Dispose of all non-hazardous components that cannot be recycled.
Dispose of waste fuel, engine oil, and hydraulic oil in accordance with local
environmental protection regulations.
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