OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6015 / RH40E Operation

ASSEMBLING WORKING EQUIPMENT - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personel

Assembly work may be carried out only by operating or maintenance personnel who have the necessary know-how at their disposal. If such know-how is lacking, meticulous instruction must be given by experienced personnel, e.g. from Bucyrus HEX.

The operating manual, and in particular the section headed "Fundamental Safety Instructions", must have been read and understood.

Only such persons may start up the machine during assembly work in order to adjust the attachments.

Incorrect operation of the machine or the attachments may give rise to life-threatening situations.

Personal protective gear and working clothes

Wear closely fitting working clothing when working on the machine. Loose, wide garments may catch on machine parts and result in injury.

Wear a safety helmet, safety footwear and gloves.

Tools and auxiliaries

Tools, hoists, slings, trestles and other devices must be in a reliable, safe state.

Metal splinters may cause injury when accessory bolts are being driven in or out. A brass or copper mandrel should therefore be used for this purpose, and goggles must be worn.

Use only the steps, platforms and handrails when climbing onto or off the machine.

Always keep steps and platforms in a non-slip state. Remove any oil, grease, earth, clay, snow, ice and other foreign matter immediately.

Securing the working equipment

Stand working equipment on the ground in such a way that no movements can be made if mechanical or hydraulic connections become detached. Secure any equipment or component which is to be mounted or dismantled, or whose position is to be changed, with hoists or appropriate slinging/supporting devices to prevent them from moving, slipping or falling inadvertently.

Securing the machine

Carry out work on the attachment only if the machine is secured as described in the "Securing the machine" section.

Selecting the attachments

The machine can be equipped with various attachments. The components of the attachments are assembled with hydraulic cylinders and connectors. Components can be combined in various ways for optimum adaptation of the attachments to the specific application.

Operate the machine only with the equipment and component combinations expressly approved by Bucyrus HEX for this type of machine.

Never install and commission other equipment and component combinations without Bucyrus HEX first having inspected and approved the project in writing.

Protective roof against falling objects

The machine is equipped with an integrated cabprotection roof (FOPS).

Securing the machine

Risk of injury

The machine must not be started by unauthorized persons.

Therefore, secure the machine. Observe the accident prevention regulations. Depressurize pipeline systems, on which work is to be carried out, by appropriate measures.

Protective shrouds of moving machine parts may only be opened or removed when the drive unit is stationary and protected against inadvertent starting.

Before carrying out fitting works, the machine and the equipment must be protected against inadvertent starting by placing chocks under the tracks and by standing the working equipment on the ground.

Hydraulic and lubricating systems: Close all open bores, pipe and hose connections with pressureresistant plugs.

Refill collected hydraulic oil back into the hydraulic system only through the return-flow filters. Dispose of non re-usable oils without polluting the environment.

All components of Bucyrus HEX machines have been carefully purpose-coordinated. Trouble-free operation and a long service life can only be achieved with original Bucyrus HEX spare parts. Respect the sequence of working operations when fitting or replacing the attachments. The sequence has been determined and tested by qualified experts.

Secure the machine as described below:

 before carrying out any fitting and modification work on the working equipment,

 before carrying out any servicing and repair work on the machine.

 Park the machine on level and stable ground.

 Lock the superstructure.

 Stand the working equipment on the ground.

 Shut off the engine.

 Depressurize the hydraulic system.

 Withdraw the key from the key-switch.

 Before carrying out works on the electrical system or before performing welding work on the machine, set battery main switch to position "OFF".

 Insulate the connecting terminals and plugs properly.