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LIST OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY Methods of cutting 4.4.1 General instructions for carrying out a cutting operation Foreword 4.4.2 Cutting straight through Instructions for safety and general use 4.4.3 Two-phase turn-around cutting General safety instructions Special safety instructions Stopping the machine Removing from tracks –...
CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY 1.1 Foreword The following set of rules has been drawn up to ensure the application of precautionary principles that help to preserve the safety of persons and property when the machine is in use. Any failure to comply with these rules can have serious repercussions (bodily injury, etc.), and can even be fatal, so we must draw your attention to the fact that all persons involved in the use, maintenance, storage or custody of the machine covered by the present manual must be familiar with these rules.
1.3 General safety instructions • The operator and the working environment To avoid all risks of accident or injury, it is essential to wear: - Sturdy, non-flammable clothing that is suitably close-fitting - Strong, non-slip gloves - Safety shoes - Protective eyewear - Safety helmet - All other equipment necessary on the site or when using the machine In the case of use of ear defenders, the safety instructions in force on the site must be complied with at all times.
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• The operator and the machine Before putting the machine into service each time, check that its condition and its operation are in compliance with the instructions. In particular, make sure that the controls are free and in good working order, and that they are in the “stop” or “neutral” position. Never make any modifications that could affect correct operation of the control systems.
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• Using and handling fuel and oil It is essential to stop the engine and set the control to the stop position before carrying out any work involving fuel (filling up, checking the level, draining, etc.). Always keep suitable extinguishers ready for use in all areas where fuel is handled (storage, filling up, etc.). Always store fuel and oil in separate cans specially designed for the purpose and bearing the labels required by regulations.
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• Tools to be used on the machine Use only the types of tools intended for normal use of the machine. Measure the speed of all rotating tools at regular intervals. Never use tools at speeds greater than the maximum speed for which they have been designed and approved. Never use damaged tools or tools that have reached their maximum level of wear.
1.4 Special safety instructions 1.4.1 Possible risks incurred when using an “MTZ” type rail-cutting machine The main risks to users and other persons in the vicinity, liable to be caused by using ‘MTZ” type rail-cutting machines are : Fires caused by handling fuel Fires caused by sparks touching inflammable material.
1.4.2 Quality of abrasive discs and recommendations for use • The engine must be stopped before any disc is changed. • Only use discs that have been formally recommended for use with this type of machine and whose technical characteristics (maximum no-load speed, type and dimensions), compulsorily marked on the disc by its manufacturer, comply with §2.5 "Technical characteristics / Abrasive disc"...
1.4.3 Personal protection equipment 1.4.4 Handling fuel • Personnel using this equipment must wear the clothing listed under • Clean the area around the filler hole, to make sure that no impurities can paragraph §1.3 “General safety instructions / The operator and his enter the fuel tank or damage the seal on the tank cap.
1.4.6 Operating • The engine must ALWAYS be stopped before carrying out any repair or • The rail-cutting machine must only be used by a single authorised maintenance operation. If the engine has to be run (for setting the operator. carburettor or checking maximum no-load speed), make sure that the •...
1.4.7 Pictograms and safety instructions Pictograms and safety instructions are compulsory on the rail-cutting machine, and must be placed at the position indicated. If any of them be missing or damaged, a new label must be ordered immediately and be installed in the position provided for. If any part holding a label has been replaced, make sure that a new label has been put in place on the replacement part.
Name of equipment: Lightweight rail cutting machine Type: MTZ 350S ; MTZ 350AS ; MTZ 400S ; MTZ 400AS The new reference in rail cutting, the lightweight railsaw MTZ, comes from a partnership between Geismar and Stihl. It includes several new technologies and patents : •...
CHAPTER 3 – INSTALLATION – START-UP 3.1 Abrasive disc 3.1.1 Selecting the right disc The disc to be used must be marked as having a working speed higher or equal to the speed shown on the machine information plate. Never go beyond the speed given on the disc.
3.2 Fuel 3.2.1 Preparing the mix The two-stroke engine on the rail-cutting machine runs on a petrol and motor oil mix. The quality of these elements and the mix ratio have a decisive influence on the way the engine runs and the length of its service life. •...
3.2.2 Filling up with fuel Shake the can containing the mix vigorously before filling up the tank. There may be a pressure build-up in the can. Open carefully. Before filling, clean the cap and its vicinity carefully to prevent any foreign matter from getting into the tank. Position the machine so that the filler cap faces upwards.
3.4 Machine inspection Before using the machine, a visual check must be carried out by a competent, authorised person to discover any possible problems. This inspection mainly includes visual and functional checks. This inspection phase is carried out to ensure that the different elements are in good condition and have not suffered from any damage during transport or storage.
CHAPTER 4 – OPERATION 4.1 Marking the cutting line and setting up the 4.2 Fitting to the rail – Fitting the rail-cutting guiding vice machine onto the guiding vice ➊ Mark the line of the cut to be made on the rail. Fit the rail-cutting machine onto the guiding vice by inserting the threaded shaft Ref.⑥...
4.3 Starting up the machine Do not start up the engine until the machine has been fitted to its guiding vice, which must already have been fixed to the rail in the correct position for the cut. Starting : ➊ Press the accelerator trigger lock Ref.① and ➎...
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• If the engine won’t start : • If the tank is refilled after running out of ➏ After the first pull : Put the choke lever Ref.④ in position petrol : It may be that, after the first pull to start ➊...
4.4 Methods of cutting IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 4.4.2 Cutting straight through THAT THE MACHINE IS GIVEN A This type of cut consists of cutting through the PERMANENT BACK-AND-FORTH whole rail without turning the machine round. 4.4.1 General instructions for carrying MOVEMENT DURING CUTTING A new disc must always be used for doing this out a cutting operation...
➌ Then remove the machine from the guiding Equipment should only be stored away after 4.6 Removing from tracks – running in. Measures should be taken so that vice and turn it round by going over to the Dismantling the rail-cutting access to the equipment is easy for servicing other side of the rail.
CHAPTER 5 – SERVICING / MAINTENANCE 5.1 Servicing This equipment may only be serviced and repaired by skilled personnel with a thorough knowledge in general mechanics. Training and specific tooling are required for servicing and repairing this equipment correctly. Before carrying out any servicing or repair operation, stop the engine (leave the control in the stop position) and wait for it to cool down. If the engine needs to run (for setting the carburettor and the maximum no-load speed), make sure that the work area is correctly ventilated.
5.1.4 Carburettor • Idling speed adjustment : On leaving our works, the carburettor has been If the idling speed cannot be increased adjusted for optimal performance under the sufficiently with adjustment screw Ref. LA, if weather and barometric conditions present at the the engine stalls during the transition phase manufacturing site at the time.
➏ Check the condition of the sparkplug : 5.1.5 Silencer spark-arrester grid* 5.1.6 Sparkplug - If the plug is dirty, clean it with a fine If the engine has lost power, check the spark- Should the engine lack power or be difficult to metal bristle brush.
➋ Loosen the 2 screws Ref.⑪ and screw ➑ Remove the starter cover Ref.⑭. 5.1.7 Belt Ref.⑫ (multi-purpose spanner), and then Checking the belt’s condition tilt the cutting unit backwards to slacken the belt. ➊ Unscrew the 2 screws Ref.③ (multi- ➌...
Adjusting belt tension Re-fit the support plate Ref.⑦ after 5.1.8 Replacing the starter cord inserting the two screws Ref.⑪ in the The tension screw does not require to be ➊ Turn tension screw Ref.① to position "0" corresponding holes in the engine chassis moved for adjusting belt tension.
➏ Force the end of the cord out of the hole in the 5.1.9 Tensioning the return spring 5.1.10 Replacing the return spring starter handle Ref.⑧ using a screwdriver. ➊ Form a loop with the unwound part of the ➊ Dismantle the starter cord pulley by following ➐...
➏ Clean the filter chamber. The filtration capacity and permeability to air of 5.1.11 Filtration system all the filter elements on this rail-cutting machine ➐ Re-assemble all the filter system elements in A dirty filtration system may lead to the are perfectly matched.
5.1.12 Suction strainer 5.1.13 Cooling system 5.1.14 Replacing the rubber stops The suction strainer is inside the fuel tank. A cooling system is included to maintain the When the belt is replaced, it is advisable to check cutting machine’s operating temperature as low the condition of the two rubber stops Ref.⑧...
Gap = 5.1.15 Setting for perfect alignment when cut feature the machine is turned round (before reversing) Symmetry of cut is factory set using a calibrated disc and without any paper shims. Use of paper or cardboard shims by the customer may lead to an offset cut when the machine is turned round.
5.2 Maintenance 5.2.1 Preventive maintenance schedule FREQUENCY ELEMENTS TYPE OF OPERATION See : Chap.3 - § 4 Machine inspection Complete machine Clean the whole machine with a clean cloth or an airgun for removing any dirt that may have Chap.5 § 1.2 accumulated on the machine Chap.3 §...
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FREQUENCY ELEMENTS TYPE OF OPERATION See : Starter cord Chap.5 § 1.8 Replace Return spring Chap.5 § 1.10 Replace Clean the filter box and surrounding parts Filtration system Chap.5 § 1.11 Replace Clean Suction strainer Chap.5 § 1.12 Replace Cooling system Chap.5 §...
5.2.2 List of normal wear parts This is a list of normal wear parts on the machine together with the conditions under which they should be replaced. Nevertheless, any part that is worn, damaged or missing must be changed or repaired immediately, whenever there is a risk in terms of safety. REFERENCE NAME N°...
CHAPTER 6 – SPARE PARTS CATALOG 6.1 Drawings and parts lists Key to symbols : Including Ind. - N° Not available as separate item Previous models Set of gaskets MTZ_Gb_00314_080123.doc...
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