Operator’s instructions
5. Operating
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N.B.
All emergency stop buttons and the emergency stop cable must be checked after all
tramming (see the chapter Daily checks - Function test).
N.B.
If the drill rig is operated from the platform, the speed must always be adapted to
the terrain.
1. Raise the hydraulic jack.
2. The lever for the track oscillation cylinders must remain in BOTH CYLINDERS
OPEN position.
3. The switch for Compressor charging/Positioning must be in the position for COM-
PRESSOR CHARGING OFF/POSITIONING REAR CONTROL PANEL.
4. Position the boom system and feeder as compactly as possible. The feeder must be
parallel with the outer boom.
5. Adjust the tramming speed control to suit the prevailing terrain conditions
6. Operate the Traction control levers in order to tram the drill rig in the desired
direction.
Note
A horn and a beacon indicate that the drill rig is reversing.
Note
If one crawler track is operated while the other is stationary the tracks are subjected
to unnecessary stresses. This should therefore be avoided.
WARNING
•Danger of accidental operation
•May cause serious personal injury and
damage to property
•The operator must always have an
overview of the drill rig and the remote
control box
•Always check that the controls are
correctly adjusted before operating