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This manual is intended to provide GENERAL product information for the Model VT620 VERSATRAC®. The illustrations, descriptions and procedures contained in this publication apply only to THIS machine. Bucyrus America, Inc. reserves the right to revise models and designs without prior notice.

This VERSATRAC® was manufactured under the guidelines, procedures and requirements of the U. S. Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 30, Chapter 1, Subpart 0, Part 75 for underground coal mines, and other applicable non-U.S. regulatory agency standards.

At the completion of the manufacturing process, this unit was issued the appropriate approval numbers and nameplates indicating it met the technical requirements of these regulatory agencies. Any change to the design or structure of this unit, without the consent of Bucyrus America, Inc. and these regulatory agencies, or any repair or replacement of parts contrary to Bucyrus America, Inc.’s instructions, may invalidate these approvals and render this unit unsafe to operate.

Strict compliance with all Federal and State Mining laws, regulations and practices regarding the safe operation and maintenance of underground mining equipment and strict adherence to the instructions in this manual is necessary for the personal safety of those working on or around this unit.

While this manual attempts to anticipate the most important operations and maintenance needs for this unit, unforeseen circumstances may arise that have not been addressed in this manual. If any concerns or questions arise, please contact your Bucyrus America. Inc. Service Representative immediately

This work contains information protected under trade secret and other intellectual property laws, and is protected under the U. S. Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. This work is provided under license and the license is non-transferable. Distribution and access is limited only to authorized personnel. Disclosure, reproduction, distribution or unauthorized use may be a violation of federal and state laws and may subject the unauthorized user to criminal liability.

Table of contents

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3. Storage and transport

5. Operation

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About this manual

This chapter provides important information making it easier for you to use this manual. You will also be given information on the structure of the manual and the symbols and characters used.

Before starting to work

Take care to ensure that the operating manual available to you is applicable for the type of equipment or machine used.

This operating manual is intended for:

Bucyrus – Model VT620 VERSATRAC® Serial No.: N/A

and is only permitted to be used for equipment of this type.

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The operating manual must be accessible at all times to all persons working on or with the machine. It should, if possible, always be available at the place of operation.

Send for a new operation manual immediately if the present manual is no longer complete or has become illegible.

Who is this operating manual intended for?

This operating manual is intended for those persons who work with or on the machine. Every person working on the face, in the intersection between face and entry, or in the entry must read this operating manual.

This includes persons who:

■ are in charge of transport

■ perform assembly / disassembly work

■ operate the machine

■ eliminate faults

■ perform daily routine work on the face or in the entry

■ perform maintenance work

■ perform repair work

supervisory personnel who:

■ initiate and/or

■ supervise the activities just indicated.

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What is the purpose of this operating manual?

This operating manual is intended to help you work efficiently and safely with our product. It contains important information on all the activities related to the machine.

Read this operating manual completely and at ease. Pay special attention to the safety instructions. Try to memorize the appearance and the meaning of the safety and instruction symbols.

service safety

If any details are not clearly understood, please contact our service department. Our service address is given in the chapter titled “For your information”.

Read the chapter “Your safety” with special attention. The chapter contains important information indicating possible hazards. Observe the information given and follow the procedural instructions.

Characters and symbols used

The following characters and symbols are used for safety instructions and important information in the operating manual.

Try to memorize the symbols and their meanings.

DANGER!

Points in the text marked with this symbol draw your attention to immediately impending danger. Possible consequences are: very serious injury or even death.

WARNING!

These points contain information on dangerous situations. Possible consequences are: very serious injury or even death.

CAUTION!

This symbol draws attention to dangerous situations. Possible consequences are: light to moderately serious injuries and machine damage.

NOTICE!

Points in the text marked with this symbol draw attention to harmful situations. Possible consequences are: damage to the machine or damage in the immediate vicinity.

IMPORTANT!

Points in the text marked with this symbol contain useful tips and information intended to facilitate work for you. They do not warn about harmful or dangerous situations.

■ Items in lists are marked with bullets.

– Points in sub-lists are marked with a long dash at the start of the line.

Points in text marked in this way describe individual operations. Follow these instructions step by step. They will help you carry out your work faster and, more importantly, safer.

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Your safety

This chapter provides vital information for your safety. Pay special attention to this chapter. The safety instructions and rules of procedure will help you to avoid hazardous situations and to perform the necessary work as safely as possible.

The machine has been manufactured in accordance with the state of the art and generally recognized safety standards and regulations. You and others can nevertheless be exposed to dangerous situations as a result of environmental influences, machine damage, or operator errors.

Do not make any alterations or modifications which could impair the safety of the machine. All modifications and changes must be approved by Bucyrus America, Inc.

Use only original spare parts from Bucyrus America, Inc. Note that the use of parts from other manufacturers will void the guarantee.

In addition to this operating manual be sure to also observe the respective legal provisions and regulations in your country.

Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations

■ of the mine,

■ of the mines inspector, and

■ of the mining supervisory authorities

Please read also the operating manuals of the components required for operation, e.g. of gearboxes, electric motors, etc., carefully and thoroughly. Clarify any questions before starting work.

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Personnel Operation

The machine may only be operated by qualified, trained personnel.

The machine is only allowed to be operated by qualified personnel who can provide proof of having been trained on this unit. Reading of the operation manual, especially the chapter on safety, shall constitute a part of this training.

You must have adequate knowledge of the

■ mechanics,

■ hydraulics, and

■ control engineering and must be able to prove this knowledge.

Installation and repair

As a fundamental rule, installation and repair work may only be carried out by personnel who have been adequately trained for these particular requirements.

Installation and repair work on

■ safety components (pressure relief valves, extinguishers, etc.),

■ the electrics (motors, controllers, etc.),

■ the hydraulics (controls, cylinders, etc.), and may only be carried out by service engineers from Bucyrus America, Inc. or by specially qualified personnel of the mine.

Operating conditions

Intended use

The VERSATRAC® has been designed and manufactured purely for transporting of long wall support shields and for utility work.

Intended uses include:

■ the transport of long wall support shields.

■ use during clean up and utility work.

Unauthorized use

Applications not expressly listed as intended uses are unauthorized uses and are not allowed to be performed with the machine.

■ the transport of persons

Bucyrus America, Inc. accepts no liability for any damage resulting from any such unauthorized use.

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