AUSTRAMAC FLASHCUT 1400 RM Operator's Manual

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OPERATORS MANUAL:

AUSTRAMAC FLASHCUT 1400 RM

If ever in doubt please call AUSTRAMAC Australia on (02) 9099 9774 for

assistance. Keep this operation manual for future reference.

©Copyright June 2016

AUSTRAMAC PTY LTD

The information in this document is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process

without written permission from the Directors of AUSTRAMAC PTY LTD.

Diamond Rock Saw

Excavator Attachment

WARNING! Inappropriate use of rock saw may cause

serious injury or death. Operators must read this manual

before use and follow all instructions.

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Page 1 WARNING! Inappropriate use of rock saw may cause serious injury or death. Operators must read this manual before use and follow all instructions. If ever in doubt please call AUSTRAMAC Australia on (02) 9099 9774 for assistance. Keep this operation manual for future reference. ©Copyright June 2016 AUSTRAMAC PTY LTD The information in this document is copyright.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents MACHINE INFORMATION: ..................... 3 FLASHCUT 1400RM Machine Components ............3 Identification of Symbols: ....................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ......................4 Essential Safety Information: ..................4 Transport Handling and Storage: ................5 Installation and Commissioning ..................6 Use .............................. 8 •...
Page 3: Machine Information
AUSTRAMAC is a leading designer, manufacturer, supplier and service provider of hydraulic diamond tipped rock saw attachments. Through innovative design and high safety standards. AUSTRAMAC has developed a rock saw that minimizes noise, vibration and dust. The FLASHCUT series is specifically designed to be used on excavators and places very little pressure on them due to its high speed and low power requirements.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Inappropriate use of rock saw may cause serious injury or death. It is essential that operators read and follow all instructions in this manual. Operators must complete an induction with approved AUSTRAMAC technician and prove they are competent in use prior to handover. Pre start checks must be completed and the machine maintained to ensure the safety of operators and others.
Page 5: Transport Handling And Storage
It is essential that the rock saw is transported in a safe manner to ensure the safety of other and that the machine is not damaged. AUSTRAMAC supplied a stand and strap for the purpose of transportation. The rock saw has a tag indicating the weight of the rock saw and blade.
Page 6: Installation And Commissioning
Transportation Guidelines: 1. Only approved AUSTRAMAC stand to be used to store rock saw. 2. Use lifting equipment to load rock saw. Ensure lifting equipment is capable of taking the load of the machine as indicated on rock saw identification stamp.
Page 7 Installation and commissioning guidelines: Connect rock saw to excavator with quick hitch or manually secure pin. Operator to ensure that: a. Quick hitch (or pins) matches the rock saw pick up. b. Pin is always securely inserted in quick hitch. c.
Page 8: Use
e. No more than two segments in a row missing on the blade and no more than 4 in total are missing. Adequate cutting time left on blade (minimum 3mm). g. Blade bolts are tightened to 120Nm and flange bolts to140Nm Operator to warm up hydraulic fluid, ensure hydraulic fluid in excavator is free of contamination and complete test run prior to cutting.
Page 9: Position Excavator
• Position excavator 1. Operator to ensure excavator is on stable level footings and secure. 2. Operator to follow excavator operating instructions. 3. Never attempt to move or stop the excavator using the saw as a lever. 4. Operator to complete “two- p o i n t test” at start and of cut to check alignment •...
Page 10: Clean Saw
17. Equipment to be checked every hour for damage or lose bolts. 18. Operator to only use approved AUSTRAMAC blades designed for material being cut and the correct size for the rock saw (see identification label).
Page 11: Maintenance And Servicing
1. Equipment to be inspected before and after every use as outlined in the pre start checklist. 2. The rock saw must be serviced by qualified persons (Approved by AUSTRAMAC) every 500 hours of operation or as necessary. 3. Rock saw motor lubrication to be changed every 500 hours or as necessary.
Page 12 The maintenance manual supplied should be filled in at all maintenance and kept with the machine along with the operator’s manual and the pre start checks.
Page 13: Suggested Pre-Start Check
SUGGESTED PRE-START CHECK Rock Saw Number: Operator: Date: Inspection Item: Check Are pick up and the quick hitch (or pins) securely attached to the rock saw? Are hydraulic hoses appropriately secured and in good condition? Is the water attached and is flow rate adequate? Is the guard in the correct position and secure? Are there no more than (2) two segments in a row missing and no more than (4) four in total missing...