April 2015 MD6240C Rotary Blasthole Drill SAFETY.CAT.COM DN2 1-Up Operation and Maintenance Manual EM004921-00
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PARTS
ORDERING AND PRODUCT SUPPORT
Use only genuine Cat® parts in the maintenance, rebuild or repair of these machines. The manufacturer shall have no liability as to any unauthorized modification of machines or parts. The manufacturer is also not obligated or liable for any machines or parts that have been improperly handled; that have not been operated, maintained or repaired according to furnished manuals or other written instructions, and that have been operated with other than genuine Cat parts or authorized OEM components.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
Always furnish the Model Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. This information is found on the machine nameplate.
PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION
In addition to the Model and Serial Number, always give the part number and description of each part ordered. If there is any doubt as to the correct part number and description, furnish a dimensional sketch or return the part to be replaced, transportation charges prepaid. Your cooperation in furnishing as much information as possible will assist us in filling your orders correctly and in the shortest possible time.
SHIPMENT
Unless otherwise instructed, all shipments will be made via motor freight collect, freight forwarder or UPS prepaid and charged on our invoice. Shipments cannot be made on open account until your credit has been approved by our accounting department.
PARTS ORDERING
In North America Telephone
or Telefax
1-800-582-6570
Telephone (903) 786-2981
Telefax (903) 786-6407
1-800-854-9030
PRODUCT SERVICE AND WARRANTY
In North America Telephone
Telephone (903) 786-2981
Telefax (903) 786-6408
1-800-258-0009
Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
Mining Products Division
3501 S. FM Hwy 1417, Denison, TX 75020
Mining.cat.com
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This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or property damage.
Before Starting Engine, Study Operator’s Manual
*Read and understand the warnings and cautions shown in Section 2
*Practice All Safety Precautions
*Make Pre-Operations Check
*Learn Controls Before Operating
It is Owner/Operator’s responsibility to understand and follow manufacturer’s instructions on machine operation and maintenance, and to observe pertinent safety precautions, laws and regulations.
California Proposition 65 Warnings
The following warning applies to equipment supplied with lead-acid batteries:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
The following warning applies to equipment supplied with diesel powered engines:
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
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Drill Serial No. : ________________________________
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Introduction i
Safety Information
Product Description
Rotary blasthole drills are designed for blasthole drilling purposes only. DO NOT use these machine for any other purpose than blasthole drilling. Any other use could result in personal injury, property damage and will void the warranty.
These machines are crawler mounted drill rigs, consisting of two (2) major assemblies:
1.Rotary Drill Assembly
2.Excavator Type Undercarriage (Crawlers)
The rotary drill assembly is made up of the engine package, compressor package, hydraulic system, rotary drive, pulldown and hoisting system and drill pipe handling mechanism.
The crawlers are powered by two (2) hydrostatic motors. Each crawler has its own independent, variable and reversible speed control, and is equipped with 33.5 inch (85 cm) wide triple cleated grousers.
Manual Contents
This manual is furnished to acquaint operators with the machine specifications, safety and operating procedures, machine controls and daily maintenance activites.
NOTE
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the machine and must remain with the machine at all times.
The instructions in this manual are not intended to cover all details about these machines, nor do they intend to provide for every possible contingency that may be encountered in connection with the daily operation or maintenance of these machines.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your machine which are not included in this manual.
Periodic additions or revisions may be made to this manual. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice and without obligation. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently in this manual, the matter should be referred to the manufacturer.
ii Introduction
1 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Messages .................................................................................................................................... 3 Additional Messages ............................................................................................................................ 10 General Hazard Information 15 Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention 18 Burn Prevention .................................................................................................................................... 18 Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention ....................................................................................... 19 Fire Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Fire Extinguisher Location 23 Track Information 23 High Pressure Fuel Lines 23 Electrical Storm Injury Prevention ..................................................................................................... 24 Before Starting the Engine .................................................................................................................. 24 Visibility Information ............................................................................................................................. 24 Restricted Visibility 25 Engine Starting 25 Before Operation .................................................................................................................................. 25 Work Tools ............................................................................................................................................ 25 Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Engine Stopping 27 Lifting Objects 28 Slope Operation 28 Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped ...................................................................................... 29 Sound Information and Vibration Information .................................................................................. 29 Operator Station 31 Guards (Operator Protection) 32 Product Information 33 General Information ............................................................................................................................. 33
2 Specifications 33 Lifting Capacities 34 Emissions Certification Film 35 Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................... 35 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 35 Before Operation .................................................................................................................................. 35 Mounting and Dismounting 35 Daily Inspection 35 Machine Operation ............................................................................................................................... 36 Seat .................................................................................................................................................... 36 Seat Belt ............................................................................................................................................ 37 Operator Controls 39 Operation 44 Leveling the Machine 44 Mast Operation ................................................................................................................................. 45 Battery Isolation Switch ................................................................................................................... 47 Storage Box....................................................................................................................................... 47 Cab Door 47 Monitoring System 48 Monitor ............................................................................................................................................... 54 Backup Alarm .................................................................................................................................... 72 Air Conditioning and Heating Control ............................................................................................ 72 Engine Starting 73 Engine Starting 73 Engine and Machine Warm-Up ...................................................................................................... 74 Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 74 Operation Information ...................................................................................................................... 74 Frozen Ground Conditions 74 Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped 74 Operating Techniques ......................................................................................................................... 74 Operating Technique Information .................................................................................................. 74 Parking ................................................................................................................................................... 80
Safety
Safety Messages
There are several specific safety messages on this machine. The exact location of the hazards and the description of the hazards are reviewed in this section. Please become familiarized with all safety messages.
Make sure that all of the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety messages or replace the safety messages if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not visible. When you clean the safety messages, use a cloth, water, and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals
to clean the safety messages. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety message. Loose adhesive will allow the safety message to fall.
Replace any safety message that is damaged, or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part that is replaced, install a safety message on the replacement part. Any Cat dealer can provide new safety messages.
There are several specific safety messages on this machine. The exact location of the hazards and the description of the hazards are reviewed in this section. Please become familiarized with all safety messages.
Make sure that all of the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety messages or replace
3 Stopping the Machine 80 Stopping the Engine 81 Transportation Information 82 Shipping the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 82 Securing the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 84 Lifting and Tying Down the Machine ............................................................................................. 84 Towing Information 85 Towing the Machine 85 Securing the Tow Bar ...................................................................................................................... 86 Parking Brake Manual Release...................................................................................................... 87 Engine Starting with Jump Start Cables ....................................................................................... 87 Engine Starting With Auxiliary Start Receptacle 89 Maintenance Section 90 Access Door and Cover Location 90 Lubricant Viscosities (Fluids Recommendations) ............................................................................... 90 Capacities Refill .................................................................................................................................... 95 SOS Information ................................................................................................................................... 96 Welding on Machines and Engines with Electronic Controls 96 Maintenance Interval Section 96
the safety messages if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not visible. When you clean the safety messages, use a cloth, water and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the safety messages. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety message. Loose adhesive will allow the safety message to fall.
Replace any safety message that is damaged, or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part that is replaced, install a safety message on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
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5 Layout is of MD6240
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Layout is of the MD6240
(1) Falling Objects (Winch)
(4) Entanglement
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(2) Falling Objects (Carousel)
Figure 4
(3) Rotating Shaft
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(5) Falling Mast
Figure 7
(6) Hot Pressurized Fluid
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Figure 8
(7) Climbing Raised Mast
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(8) Modification or Altercation
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(9) Hazardous Voltage
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(10) Riding Rotary Head
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(11) Flying Objects and Spray
(12) Rotating Parts
(13) Falling Rotary Head
(14)
Gas (Batteries)
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Combustible
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(15) Combustible Gas (Ether)
Additional Messages
Keep all open flames and sparks away. Wear personal protective equipment, including face shield, gloves, and long sleeve shirt.
READ MANUALS
Read all manuals prior to operation.
DO NOT OPERATE equipment if you do not understand the information in the manuals.
Consult your supervisor, the owner or the manufacturer.
live air at source, and relieve all pressure before moving filter plug.
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servicing the machine.
off engine before performing service. Do not operate with guard removed.
mast completely in order to perform service on the machine.
Combustible gas can cause severe injury
into compressor air inlet or engine grid heaters.
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before servicing hydraulic circuit. Purge air from circuit after servicing carousel circuit.
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Figure 25 mast raising cylinder(s).
away from lifted loads (1587 kg/3500 lbs). Do not use damaged cable.
owner. The electric power shall be disconnected or the power lines moved or insulated before machine operations begin.
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Purge air from circuit after servicing feed cylinder(s).
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completely in order to perform service on the machine.
and all safety signs before using or maintaining machine.
If you do not understand the information in the manuals, consult your supervisor, the owner or the manufacturer.
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Rotating parts can cause personal injury. servicing.
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