October 2015
22 GTH-1256 Part No. 57.0009.0662
Second Edition - First Printing
Inspections
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.
Pre-operation Inspection
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.
If damage or any unauthorized 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 and the
requirements listed in the responsibilities manual.
