Rail-Ability Komatsu D41 Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 8 / 34

Issue 1 Page 8 of 34 Initial Issue 19 December 2017 Engineering Manager
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See the network rail VAB engineering acceptance certificate for additional, specific machine
limitations of use.
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This manual should be used in conjunction with the operators Safe System of Work and OEM
manuals.
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Modifications to the vehicle must be authorised by rail-ability and a plant acceptance body that
will issue an amended engineering conformance certificate. Failure to get approval will
invalidate the existing engineering conformance certificate.
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This manual should remain with the machine at all times. All OPERATING personnel should be
aware of its location and contents.
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It is important that all personnel are fully trained and familiar with the machine and that they
have read and understood the information contained within this manual before operating in the
site conditions for which the machine was designed.
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Only authorised staff may start, operate or interface with the vehicle.
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The user of the vehicle shall only operate the machine IN ACCORDANCE TO THIS MANUAL
and avoid overloading.
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All personnel are obliged to take precautions given by the railway infrastructure manager.
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Personnel are NOT permitted between moving vehicles.
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The vehicle may only operate with the access adjacent to access or a line closed to all train
movements or the documented safe system of work must take account of adequate safe
clearances to adjacent lines.
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The vehicle is not suitable for operation of spring loaded points.
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The vehicle is not for use on live third/forth rail areas.
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The vehicle is not designed to tow or propel other machines.
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The machine is not designed to tow or propel rail trailers.
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The machine is not designed to carry or lift loads.
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The machine does not have a working mode on track. It has a travel mode only.
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The machine brakes should be checked prior to each use.
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Each machine function and interlock should be tested before the machine is put on track and /
or used for work.
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For working in dusty environments the machine should be equipped with the optional
pressurised cab system.
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Shearing, entrapment: the machine has a lot of moving parts that are impossible to protect,
therefore the operator shall always be aware of this residual risk and keep clear from the
moving parts in, particularly from the blade assembly and tracks. The operator is held
responsible not only for them self but also for those working in proximity of the machine
including any that are not authorized.