General Machine Products 89004 Portable Powered Duct Rod Pusher - Manual (Page 20)

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General Machine Products Co., Inc.
GENERAL
The machine
should
be stored under cover when not in use. The machine should be wiped
clean after each time used.
ALWAYS
insure that the service battery and spare battery (if available) are fully charged,
before this rod-pushing machine is to be used. The machine uses a conventional lead – acid
batterie, this may be charged using the supplied battery charger for a maximum of 8 hours.
CHECK
the tire pressures and tire condition weekly. Oil the frame pivot points and lubricate
the oilite bearings with light machine oil every month. Apply grease to the jacking screw
thread each month clean out any dirt/debris from the rod-measuring wheel, measuring disc
and speed pick up probe.
Oil sub duct clamp adjusting screw and rod infeed guide adjusting screw monthly.
Grease axles every month. Check function of electrical panel each time.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
CHECK
the condition of the hydraulic hoses each time used and replace if worn or damaged.
CHECK
the condition of the emergency stop cable each time used and replace if worn or
damaged.