Operator’s Manual
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2 Description and Intended Use
The Rail-Ability RA300 machine consists of a road-going Atlas wheeled excavator ridged chassis,
modified for use on rail by Rail-Ability Ltd as detailed in section 4. The chassis is fitted with rail gear front
and rear to enable rail work. Various attachments can be mounted onto the boom and these are dealt
with collectively. For further information concerning attachments, see the manuals detailed in section 4.
The RA300 is intended for use on and off-track and/or rail wheels to enable operators and personnel to
undertake maintenance work underneath overhead lines and structures forming part of the rail
infrastructure.
The RA300 complies with the provisions of the following EC Council Directives:
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
2014/30/EC
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Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors
2000/14/EC.
3 Limitations
The use of this machine is limited to its intended use, as described above. If additional or special
applications or uses are required which are not covered by
this Operator’s Manual, carefully analyse the
situation and refer to Rail-Ability Ltd for advice before proceeding.
Operational and environmental limitations of the equipment are described in the Specifications section
of this manual.