Rail Runner
Rail Runner Operator’s Manual
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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Before starting
, read this Operator’s Manual and complete proper occupational
safety and health training.
2. Use the carriage only in applications specified in this Oper
ator’s Manual.
3. The
carriage must
be
complete
and
all parts must be genuine and fully functional.
4. The
specifications of the power source
must
conform
to
those
specified
on
the
rating plate.
5. Connect the carriage into a properly grounded power source.
6. Never carry the carriage by the cords or arc ignition cable. Never pull them because
this may damage them and result in electric shock.
7. Untrained bystanders must not be present near the carriage.
8. Before
starting,
ensure the correct condition of the carriage, power source,
cords,
arc
ignition
cable,
plugs,
control
panel,
rollers,
and gear.
9. Keep the carriage dry, and never expose it to rain, snow, or frost.
10. Keep the work area well lit, clean, and free of obstacles.
11. Never use near flammable liquids or gases, or in explosive environments.
12. Transport and position the carriage by using the carrying handles.
13. Install the carriage only on the supplied track.
14. Make sure that the gear and rollers are clean and not damaged.
15. Plug the cords and arc ignition cable into sockets only when the power switch is
set to ‘O’.
16. Keep the sockets clean. Do not use compressed air for cleaning.
17. Install only MIG/MAG torches whose handle diameter is the same as the diameter
of the torch holder in use.
18. Suspend cables to reduce the load of the carriage.
19. Do not bend the semi-flexible track to a radius less than 5 m (16 ft).
20. Use the rigid track only on flat surfaces.
21. At heights, protect the carriage and the track from falling. To do this, fasten the
track to a fixed structure with chains attached to the leftmost and rightmost
magnetic units. Protect the carriage by attaching a chain to a carrying handle.
The chains must not be loose.
22. Do not stay below the carriage or the track placed at heights.
