8
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS:
You learn and practice the principles of
safe machine operation contained in this
operator's manual.
1. Avoid hazardous situations.
2. Always perform a pre-operation
inspection. Know and understand
the pre-operation inspection before
going on to the next section.
3. Always perform function tests prior to
use.
4. Inspect the workplace.
5. Only use the machine as it was
intended.
FUNDAMENTALS:
It is the responsibility of the operator to
perform a pre-operation inspection and
routine maintenance.
The pre-operation inspection is a visual
inspection performed by the operator prior
to each work shift.
The inspection is designed to discover
if anything is apparently wrong with a
machine before the operator performs the
function tests.
The pre-operation inspection also serves
to determine if routine maintenance
procedures are required. Only routine
maintenance items specified in this manual
may be performed by the operator.
Refer to the list on the next page and
check each of the items and locations for
modifications, damage or loose or missing
parts.
A damaged or modified machine must never
be used. If damage or any variation from
factory delivered condition is discovered,
the machine must be tagged and removed
from service.
Repairs to the machine may only be made
by a qualified service technician, according
to the manufacturer’s specifications. After
repairs are completed, the operator must
perform a pre-operation inspection again
before going on to the function tests.
Scheduled maintenance inspections
shall be performed by qualified service
technicians, according to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
