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7.

 

Ensure guard and mud flap are in position and in good condition. 

8.

 

Operator  to  work  inside  appropriately  screened  excavator,  never 

stand  or  operate  saw  in  the  same  plane  as  the  blade  and  always 

stand at a safe distance from the saw (minimum 30m). 

9.

 

Rock saw to be checked every hour and after use for damage or lose 

bolts. 

10.

 

Only use approved AUSTRAMAC blade designed for material being 

cut and the correct size for the rock saw (do not cut metal unless it is 

imbedded in concrete). 

11.

 

Operator  to  observe  blade  at  all  times  while  cutting,  if  circular 

scratches are observed on boundary wall, or blade begins to wobble 

cease cutting immediately and check bolts. 

12.

 

Never use a blade that is out of tension. 

13.

 

Keep saw well clear of excavator and other persons. 

14.

 

Once  the  cut  is  complete  slowly  raise  the  saw  so  that  only 

approximately 100mm of blade is in the cut. Turn off oil and allow 

blade to stop in cut. Remove saw from cut and place on stand. 

15.

 

Always  turn  off  machine  and  remove  key  when  getting  out 

of the excavator or performing any maintenance or inspection.

 

16.

 

Never apply lubricants or anti cease to bolts. 

 

 

Transport Handling and Storage: 

 

It is essential that the rock saw is transported in a safe manner to ensure 

the  safety  of  other  and  that  the  machine  is  not  damaged. 

AUSTRAMAC  supplied  a  stand  and  strap  for  the  purpose  of 

transportation. The rock saw has a tag indicating the weight of the rock 

saw  and  blade. The  tag also  indicates the weight  of the  saw,  blade  and 

stand combined. Operators are responsible for ensuring that they safely 

transport the rock saw.  The  rock  saw  is  delivered  fully  assembled  and 

ready  for  use. Operators should consult AUSTRAMAC for guidance on 

any repairs or maintenance. 

Summary of Contents for FLASHCUT 1400 RM

Page 1: ...ead this manual before use and follow all instructions If ever in doubt please call AUSTRAMAC Australia on 02 9099 9774 for assistance Keep this operation manual for future reference Copyright June 2016 AUSTRAMAC PTY LTD The information in this document is copyright No part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from the Directors of AUSTRAMAC PTY LTD ...

Page 2: ... Symbols 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 Essential Safety Information 4 Transport Handling and Storage 5 Installation and Commissioning 6 Use 8 Secure work site 8 Plan for cut 8 Position excavator 9 Operate saw 9 Clean saw 10 Post use inspection 10 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 11 SUGGESTED PRE START CHECK 13 ...

Page 3: ...tion and dust The FLASHCUT series is specifically designed to be used on excavators and places very little pressure on them due to its high speed and low power requirements Some of the innovative features of the FLASHCUT 1400 RM includes the rotating guard rotating stand and the elimination of the need for case drains The rock saw is not designed to cut through metal that isnot encased in concrete...

Page 4: ...ion c Ensure the water is attached and that there is adequate flow d Ensure the guard is in the correct position and that it is secure e Check the saw blade has no more than two segments in a row missing and no more than 4 in total missing f Ensure adequate cutting time is left on blade minimum 3 mm g Ensure blade bolts are tightened to 120Nm and flange bolts to140Nm h Ensure that there is no play...

Page 5: ...ons 14 Once the cut is complete slowly raise the saw so that only approximately 100mm of blade is in the cut Turn off oil and allow blade to stop in cut Remove saw from cut and place on stand 15 Always turn off machine and remove key when getting out ofthe excavator or performing any maintenance or inspection 16 Never apply lubricants or anti cease to bolts Transport Handling and Storage It is ess...

Page 6: ...e 7 Attach rock saw with chains or straps capable of holding the load 8 Ensure that transport vehicle is capable of taking load of rock saw and stand an indicated on rock saw identification badge 9 Unlock rock saw and stand following above procedures in reverse 10 Carefully place rock saw and stand on secure level ground Installation and Commissioning The rock saw comes with all parts assembled re...

Page 7: ...ns are tight and are not cross threaded c Appropriate hose and connectors are used d Pressure limiting device is installed e Maximum pressure and flow rates do not exceed levels indicated on identification badge f Hoses are kept clear of blade at all times 3 Connect water hose Operators to a Ensure water hose is connected for every cut b Ensure that flow rate is appropriate to control dust and coo...

Page 8: ...r the excavator license The following job steps and safety precautions outline the requirements for safe suit of the rock saw Secure work site 1 Ensure worksite is secure and signposted at all times 2 No persons to enter 30m exclusion zone 3 Persons to never stand in the same plane as the cutting blade 4 Ensure guard is in appropriate position at all times 5 Operators must hold appropriate license...

Page 9: ...not to work in same plane as saw 6 Ensure operator is at least 800mm outside plane of saw 7 Never place pressure on blade do not pull through cut 8 Operator to cut in download motion using weight of saw complete cut then raise the saw and move to next cut 9 Ensure saw is lined up with previous cut and aligned correctly 10 Do not exceed maximum hydraulic pressure or flow rate of saw as indicated on...

Page 10: ...operating 22 Once the cut is complete slowly raise the saw so that only approximately 100mm of blade in still in the cut Turn off oil and allow blade to stop in cut Remove saw from cut and place on stand Clean saw At completion of work operator to wash down rock saw to assist with inspection and clean parts Post use inspection 1 Operator to inspect the saw at completion of cutting and at regular i...

Page 11: ... free from contamination the pickup should be tight and the bushes in the excavator arm should not be worn The following maintenance and servicing are recommended 1 Equipment to be inspected before and after every use as outlined in the pre start checklist 2 The rock saw must be serviced by qualified persons Approved by AUSTRAMAC every 500 hours of operation or as necessary 3 Rock saw motor lubric...

Page 12: ...12 The maintenance manual supplied should be filled in at all maintenance and kept with the machine along with the operator s manual and the pre start checks ...

Page 13: ...ere adequate cutting time left on blade Minimum 3mm Are the blade bolts tightened to 120Nm and flange bolts to140Nm Is the blade still in tension Is there no play in excavator arm Is the work area secure and all persons are moved to a safe distance Has a survey of the site been completed including all underground services overhead wires or other structures that may cause hazard Is the excavator in...

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