RD 100 Contents Contents Introduction ..............................5 About the Safety and operating instructions ....................5 Safety instructions ............................5 Safety signal words ..........................5 Personal precautions and qualifications ....................5 Installation, storage, maintenance and disposal ..................5 Testing ..............................5 Personal protective equipment ......................
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Contents RD 100 Replace the drill steel bushings ......................20 Every 100 hours of operation or 3 times per year ................21 Storage ................................21 Disposal ................................ 21 Troubleshooting ............................22 Technical data .............................. 23 Machine data ............................23 Noise and vibration declaration statement ..................23 Noise and vibration data ........................
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, industries. With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc...
Safety and operating instructions RD 100 Drugs, alcohol or medication Take care of all spilled oil and handle it ► according to your safety and environmental WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication regulations. Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your Never dismount the hydraulic machine when ►...
RD 100 Safety and operating instructions Operation, precautions CAUTION Moving parts Risk for crushed hands and fingers. Never check bores or passages with hands or ► DANGER Explosion hazard fingers. If a warm insertion tool comes into contact with explosives, an explosion could occur. During...
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Safety and operating instructions RD 100 Keep your feet away from the working tool. ► WARNING Dust and fume hazard Stand firmly and always hold on to the machine ► Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when with both hands.
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RD 100 Safety and operating instructions other accessories may cause an unnecessary WARNING Projectiles increase in dust or fumes. Failure of the work piece, of accessories, or even Wear washable or disposable protective clothes ► of the machine itself may generate high velocity at the worksite, and shower and change into projectiles.
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Safety and operating instructions RD 100 resuming the work, find and remove the cause WARNING Vibration hazards of the increased vibrations. Normal and proper use of the machine exposes Never grab, hold or touch the chuck, drill stell or the operator to vibration. Regular and frequent ►...
'ringing'. WARNING Choose right power pack Handheld hydraulic rock drills are designed for working together with Epiroc power packs. Use of other power sources can lead to personal injury and damage of the machine. Make sure that the power source you plan to ►...
Main parts manual before operating the machine. Design and function RD 100 is a sturdy and reliable handheld hydraulic rock drill designed for working together with pusher leg, PL 100, and with power pack, PP 100. The pusher leg support helps the operator to lift and feed the rock drill during the drilling operation.
RD 100 Safety and operating instructions Data plate WARNING Whipping hose Hoses under pressure can whip uncontrollably if the hose connection becomes loose. A whipping hose can cause severe injuries. To reduce this risk: Turn of the power pack before loosening the ►...
Safety and operating instructions RD 100 Hoses above the ambient temperature. At working temperature, the oil viscosity must be within the preferred limits. The viscosity index indicates the The hydraulic hose must be approved for a connection between viscosity and temperature. A...
RD 100 Safety and operating instructions Secure the power pack against involuntary ► WARNING Injured hands activation. There is a risk of crushing fingers when changing the drill steel. To recuce this risk: Before fitting the drill steel Never inspect, clean, install, or remove the ►...
Safety and operating instructions RD 100 ◆ Inspect the drill steel and drill bit for wear and damage. Do not use an excessively worn or damaged drill steel. ◆ Inspect the tool retainer for wear and function. ◆ Close the tool retainer.
RD 100 Safety and operating instructions 4. Turn the locking lever (B) clockwise to secure Adjust the throttle by using the throttle lever as the pusher leg. Make sure that the lever gets follows: pushed all the way in. 1. Pull the throttle lever (A) to start and increase 5.
Safety and operating instructions RD 100 Starting the rock drill Stopping the rock drill ◆ 1. Check that the drill steel and drill bit are in good Pull the throttle lever (B) backwards. This stops condition and properly attached to the rock drill.
Check the wear in the drill bushings using the Maintenance Epiroc gauge (part number 3121 5690 00). Insert the gauge diagonally. To check the wear, twist the gauge. If the wear gauge can be rotated the Regular maintenance is a basic requirement for bushings needs to be replaced.
Safety and operating instructions RD 100 2. Use the Epiroc wear gauge to remove the outer bushing (A) sealing ring (B) and inner bushing (C). Replace the drill steel bushings The bushings must be replaced if they show signs of wear.
RD 100 Safety and operating instructions rotational bushing before starting to use the RD 100. Every 100 hours of operation or 3 times per year ◆ After each operating period of approximately 100 working hours (5000 drill meters) or three times a year.
Cause Solution Rock drill does not work. Pressure is not No or incorrect flow or pressure. Contact an authorised Epiroc workshop. built up when throttle lever is activated. P and T hoses interchanged. Check connection. Standard connection has oil flowing from male quick-release coupling (the tail-hose of the breaker P connection is fitted with female coupling).
Safety and operating instructions RD 100 We recommend a programme of health surveillance to detect early symptoms which may relate to vibration exposure, so that management procedures can be modified to help prevent future impairment. Noise and vibration data Noise...
We, Construction Tools PC AB, hereby declare that the machines listed below conform to the provisions of EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive), and the harmonised standards mentioned below. Pusher leg rock drills Nominal pressure (bar) Weight (kg) RD 100 (22 x 159) RD 100 (22 x 108) Following harmonised standard was applied: ◆ EN ISO 11148-5 Technical Documentation authorised representative: Conny Sjöbäck...
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