DRAFT
Operator’s Manual
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CONTENTS
Page
1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5
2
Description and Intended Use ......................................................................................... 6
3
Limitations ...................................................................................................................... 6
4
Manuals .......................................................................................................................... 7
5
Decal Legend ................................................................................................................. 8
6
Safety Rules ................................................................................................................... 9
6.1
General ................................................................................................................... 9
6.2
Electrocution Hazards ............................................................................................. 9
6.3
Travel Hazards ..................................................................................................... 11
6.4
Tip-over Hazards .................................................................................................. 11
6.5
Fall Hazards .......................................................................................................... 12
6.6
Collision Hazards .................................................................................................. 12
6.7
Crushing Hazards ................................................................................................. 12
6.8
Explosion and Fire Hazards .................................................................................. 12
6.9
Burn Hazards ........................................................................................................ 13
6.10
Bodily Injury Hazards ............................................................................................ 13
6.11
Lifting Hazard ........................................................................................................ 13
6.12
Damaged or Malfunctioning Machine Hazards ...................................................... 13
6.13
Component Damage Hazards ............................................................................... 13
7
Rail Safety .................................................................................................................... 14
7.1
General ................................................................................................................. 14
7.2
On/Off Track ......................................................................................................... 14
7.3
Travelling on the Rail ............................................................................................ 14
8
Boom Safety ................................................................................................................. 16
8.1
Requirements ....................................................................................................... 16
8.2
General ................................................................................................................. 16
8.3
Residual Risks ...................................................................................................... 17
8.4
Before Operating ................................................................................................... 18
8.5
During Operation ................................................................................................... 18
8.5.1
Safe Working Distances .................................................................................... 19
8.5.2
Load Handling ................................................................................................... 19
9
On/Off-Tracking the Machine ........................................................................................ 21
9.1
General ................................................................................................................. 21
9.2
Access Points ....................................................................................................... 21
10
Emergency Operations ................................................................................................. 22
10.1
Recovery Options ................................................................................................. 22
10.1.1
Machine Engine ............................................................................................ 22
10.1.2
Battery Driven Pump ..................................................................................... 22
10.1.3
Manual Over-ride Latches ............................................................................. 22
10.2
Battery Driven Pump ............................................................................................. 23
10.3
On Rail Recovery .................................................................................................. 23
10.3.1
Towing .......................................................................................................... 23
10.3.2
Electrical Power ............................................................................................ 24
10.4
Emergency Off Tracking ....................................................................................... 24
10.4.1
Preparation ................................................................................................... 24
10.4.2
Procedure ..................................................................................................... 24
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Machine Overview ........................................................................................................ 26
12
Control Layout .............................................................................................................. 27
12.1
Cab Controls ......................................................................................................... 27
12.2
Emergency Stop ................................................................................................... 27
12.3
Auxiliary Interface Controls ................................................................................... 28
12.4
Rail Gear Controls Interface .................................................................................. 29
12.5
Display .................................................................................................................. 30
12.5.1
Screen Surround ........................................................................................... 30