Issue 8 June 2014 Thank you for purchasing our Rhino RD07 petrol rail drill. We would really like your feedback on this machine. Other Products by Rotabroach: Thank you for your purchase...
Issue 8 June 2014 CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL Page No Specification of machine Safety procedures Cutting fluid Coolant inducement Fuelling and mixture Motor operating instructions 8-10 Machine operating instructions Cutters for rail drilling machines Maintenance - general 13-14 [10] Maintenance - motor 15-19 [11] Exploded view of arbor/spindle assembly 20-21...
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Issue 8 June 2014 [1] ROTABROACH RAIL DRILLING MACHINE MODEL RD07A Maximum hole cutting capacity 36mm dia. Arbor bore 19.05mm dia. (3/4") Engine Engine Speed STIHL Model BT130 No load (engine) 9560rpm 36.3cm³ displacement No load (arbor/spindle) 200rpm On load torque 74.4Nm @ 150rpm...
• Rotabroach cutting fluid has been specifically formulated to significantly enhance the performance and life of the cutting tool, and improve the quality and surface finish of the hole. • Rotabroach cutting fluid is available in 1 litre (RD208) and 5 litre (RD229) bottles. COOLANT INDUCEMENT • Constituent items:...
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Issue 8 June 2014 FUELLING The Rotabroach drilling machine uses an oil-petrol mixture for fuel. Warning Petrol is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling petrol or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel.
Issue 8 June 2014 MOTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING Observe safety precautions - see section «Safety Procedures» • Press throttle trigger interlock (2) and squeeze throttle trigger (3). Move slide control (4) to START and then release throttle trigger, slide control and throttle trigger interlock in that order.
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Issue 8 June 2014 • Ensure machine is clamped firmly in position on rail. Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage - then give the grip a brisk, strong pull - do not pull out starter rope more than 60cm (about 2ft) - it might otherwise break.
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Issue 8 June 2014 During operation: • After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to run for a short while at idling speed so that the engine heat can be dissipated by the flow of cooling air. This protects engine mounted components (ignition, carburettor) from thermal overload.
• Cutter breakage is usually caused by insecure clamping. CAPSTAN AND THROTTLE CONTROL The Rotabroach RD07 machine is provided with a versatile capstan and throttle control. Both can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. ROTATING THROTTLE CONTROL.
Issue 8 June 2014 ROTABROACH CUTTERS FOR RAIL DRILLING MACHINES All cutters have a 3/4" dia. shank. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF Take the chosen cutter and insert into its shank the appropriate pilot. Place the assembly, correctly aligning the drive flats, into the arbor bore and securely fasten the socket screws with the hexagon key.
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Issue 8 June 2014 MAINTENANCE (General) TO BE CONDUCTED ONLY BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL In order to ensure that the unit is used to its full efficiency there are a few basic maintenance needs to observe. A regular check-out of the machine will also ensure a prolonged life for the cutters and easier operation.
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Issue 8 June 2014 Before After After each Weekly Monthly If damaged As required finishing refuelling faulty page work or stop starting daily work Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Complete Clean machine Check operation Throttle trigger, stop switch Clean wire mesh filter Filter in fuel Replace foam...
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Issue 8 June 2014 [10] MAINTENANCE (Motor) TO BE CONDUCTED ONLY BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ADJUSTING CARBURETTOR The carburettor is set on the production line to obtain optimum performance at the barometric pressure and climatic conditions at the factory. • Check the air filter - clean it if necessary •...
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Issue 8 June 2014 • Turn screws very carefully - even very slight changes have a noticeable effect on engine running behaviour. Corrections to high speed adjusting screw: • Maximum off-load engine speed is altered with high speed adjusting screw (H). The engine's maximum permissible rpm will be exceeded if the setting is too lean - this could damage the engine.
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Issue 8 June 2014 CLEANING THE AIR FILTER All day operation • Clean filter daily. If the work area is very dusty, clean more often. • Turn choke knob to CHOKE. Take out screws (1), remove filter cover (2). Clean away dirt from around filter.
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Issue 8 June 2014 REPLACING THE STARTER ROPE AND REWIND SPRING • Remove four screws and starter cover • Take out screw (1) and pull off rope rotor with washer (2). • Remove remaining rope from rotor, thread new rope Ø3.5mm (9/64") and 850mm (33½") long into the rotor and secure it with a simple overhand knot.
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Issue 8 June 2014 Replacing a broken rewind spring • Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of non-resinous oil. Do not open the wire retainer. • Remove the rope rotor. Remove the bits of the old spring and fit the new rewind spring with the outer spring loop in the recess at the bottom of the starter cover.
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Issue 8 June 2014 [11] EXPLODED VIEW OF ARBOR SPINDLE ASSEMBLY From serial number 65820 onwards...
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Issue 8 June 2014 [11] PARTS LIST FOR ARBOR AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY from serial number 65820 onwards Item Description Part No Quantity MAIN HOUSING RD3700 M4 SHAKEPROOF WASHER RD4069 M8 x 25 DOG POINT SOCKET SCREW RD4719 CIRCLIP RM22876 COMBINED NEEDLE THRUST RACE RD4700 BEARING RD4701...
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Issue 8 June 2014 [12] EXPLODED VIEW OF ARBOR AND SPINDLE DRIVE...
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Issue 8 June 2014 [12.1] PARTS LIST FOR ARBOR AND SPINDLE DRIVE Item Description Part No Quantity M4 SKT HEAD CAPSCREW RD4728 M4 SHAKEPROOF WASHER RD4069 VERTICAL DRIVE SHAFT COVER RD3716 O’RING RD4718 MAIN HOUSING RD3700 COMBINED NEEDLE THRUST RACE RD4714 M6 STUD RD4340...
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Issue 8 June 2014 [13] EXPLODED VIEW OF ARBOR AND SPINDLE FEED...
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Issue 8 June 2014 [13.1] PARTS LIST FOR ARBOR AND SPINDLE DRIVE Item Description Part No Quantity M4 CAPSCREW RD4721 O’ RING RD4726 CAPSTAN SPINDLE HOUSING RD3712 FLANGED OILITE BUSH RD4724 MAIN HOUSING RD3700 FEED GEAR RD3705 FEED GEAR KEY RD4708 CAPSTAN SPINDLE RD3758...
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Issue 8 June 2014 [14] EXPLODED VIEW OF RAIL CLAMP ASSEMBLY...
Rotabroach®, or its designated distributor within a period of (30) days from the purchase date, failure to do so will void the warranty. If the stated is adhered to Rotabroach® will repair or replace (at its option) without charge any faulty items returned.
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