Maintenance Plan - Cembre RDS-14P Operation And Maintenance Manual

Daily maintenance is indispensable to keep the rail saw in best condition. Maintenance not
carried out properly, or carried out by unauthorised or unqualifi ed personnel can noticeably
reduce the machine's effi ciency and increase the risk of accidents and serious injury.
The maintenance procedures described may be carried out by the operator.
For any eventual fi ne tuning or repairs, return to Cembre.
The maintenance plan provided is intended for a machine which is used daily, so intervals may
vary according to usage frequency.

Maintenance plan

• Daily
Before using, check:
– The whole machine and support arms (the fi xing of the various components).
– The safety equipment is working properly and is not damaged: the ON-OFF
switch, accelerator, interlock lever, accelerator block, auxiliary switching device, the
disc guard.
– The cutting disc is not damaged.
After usage:
– Clean the machine and support arms with a clean rag to remove dust and cutting
waste.
– Clean the air fi lters on the engine's side and transmission cover.
• Weekly
Check:
– The fi xing of the muffl er.
– The state and wear of the belts (Refer to § 10.8).
– The carburettor is working.
– The start-up devices (cable, counter spring).
– Clean the cooling fi ns on the cylinder.
– The sponge fi lter in the transmission cover.
• Monthly
Check:
– Clutch wear.
– The carburettor fi lter, change it if necessary.
– The various cables and fi tting of the supply system.
Clean :
– The spark plug; change it if necessary.
– The outside of the carburettor.
– The interior of the tank.
The rail saw is provided with a diagnostic system that, depending on the number of hours of
operation, will warn the operator with an audible alarm that the air fi lters require maintenance
or that the machine requires unscheduled maintenance.
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