Epiroc RD 100, Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety and operating instructions
6 © Construction Tools PC AB | 98001365 01 | 2020-09-24
Original Instructions
1 Introduction
Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, in-
frastructure and natural resources industries. With cut-
ting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces in-
novative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction
equipment, and provides world-class service and con-
sumables.
The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and
has passionate people supporting and collaborating with
customers in more than 150 countries.
Construction Tools PC AB
Box 703
391 27 Kalmar
Sweden
2 About the Safety and
operating instructions
The aim of the instructions is to provide you with knowl-
edge of how to use the rock drill in an efficient, safe way.
The instructions also give you advice and tell you how to
perform regular maintenance on the rock drill.
Before using the rock drill for the first time you must read
these instructions carefully and understand all of them.
3 Safety instructions
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to yourself
or others, read and understand the Safety and operating
instruction before installing, operating, repairing, main-
taining, or changing accessories on the machine.
Post this Safety and operating instruction at work loca-
tions, provide copies to employees, and make sure that
everyone reads the Safety and operating instruction be-
fore operating or servicing the machine. For professional
use only.
In addition, the operator or the operator's employer must
assess the specific risks that may be present as a result
of each use of the machine.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
3.1 Safety signal words
The safety signal words Danger, Warning and Caution
have the following meanings:
DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
3.2 Personal precautions and
qualifications
Only qualified and trained persons may operate or main-
tain the machine. They must be physically able to handle
the bulk, weight, and power of the tool. Always use your
common sense and good judgement.
3.2.1 Installation, storage, maintenance
and disposal
Installation, storage, maintenance and disposal of the
machine may only be undertaken by persons who:
• are aware of all the relevant national safety instruc-
tions and accident prevention instructions
• and have read and understood the Safety and oper-
ating instructions.
3.2.2 Testing
Testing of the hydraulic installation must only be carried
out by professional technicians. The technicians must be
authorised to approve a hydraulic installation in accor-
dance with national directives.
3.2.3 Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment. Operators
and all other persons in the working area must wear pro-
tective equipment, including at a minimum:
• Protective helmet
• Hearing protection
• Impact resistant eye protection with side protection
• Respiratory protection when appropriate
• Protective gloves
• Proper protective boots
• Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not
loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs.