Safety Devices & Emergency Stop (E-Stop) - McConnel ROBOCUT RC28 Operator's Manual

SAFETY DEVICES & EMERGENCY STOP (E-Stop)
Automatic Emergency Safety Features
As the machine is operated by remote control and the user is not 'physically' controlling
the machine, specific safety features have been built in to protect the operator, third party
persons, and the machine itself; these are as follows;
DANGER / RISK SITUATION
Machine beyond signal reception area or radio signal blocked
Radio signal failure
Another machine on same frequency operating in the area
Manual Emergency Safety Feature
In addition to the automatic safety features stated above the operator can immediately
stop all machine movements and shut off the engine by pressing an E-Stop button; these
are located on the remote control unit and on the top of the machine.
In all instances above, emergency stopping of the machine will take a maximum of 0.2
seconds from execution of the automatic or manual command and the following actions
will occur;
 Machine movement / operations and functions will be immediately halted.
 Engine will be immediately switched off.
Note; after using E-Stop the machine will cease to function completely; to regain functions
and continue operating the E-Stop button must be reset and a normal re-start performed.
E-Stop button light on machine will be extinguished when it is pressed (activated).
The machine's E-Stop button illuminates when the stop is deactivated.
In the unlikely event of movement malfunction
If machine movements perform in an unexpected and/or incorrect manner follow the
instructions below;
1) Release the forwards/backwards movement joystick – the control is equipped with
automatic zero position; on release it will automatically return to the central (stop)
position, this action will halt track motion.
2) Press E-Stop button on the control unit.
3) Press machine's E-Stop button.
4) Turn control unit power switch to the OFF position (anti-clockwise) and remove the key.
Contact your Authorised Dealer or McConnel Service; do not attempt to operate the machine
until advice has been sought.
Do not approach the machine if it is moving.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURE
EMERGENCY STOP will activate
EMERGENCY STOP will activate
EMERGENCY STOP will activate
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