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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1. General ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2. Intented use ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1. Manner and operating conditions in which the rig should not be used ................................................. 7
1.3. Warning and information symbols used in this manual ........................................................................ 8
1.3.1. Safety Symbols .............................................................................................................................................. 8

2. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1. Main safety risks related to the use and maintenance of the rig ......................................................... 14
2.2. General operation and maintenance safety instructions ...................................................................... 15
2.3. Dust ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.4. Danger areas when operating ....................................................................................................................... 18
2.5. Gradient angles ................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.6. Location of fire extinguisher ......................................................................................................................... 22
2.6.1. Using the fire extinguisher ............................................................................................................................ 23
2.7. Emergency stops and stopping devices .................................................................................................... 24
2.7.1. Emergency stops ........................................................................................................................................... 24
2.7.2. Safety rope ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.8. Operation prevention functions ................................................................................................................... 27
2.8.1. Automatic stop functions .............................................................................................................................. 27
2.8.2. Tramming stop device ................................................................................................................................... 27
2.8.3. Dual tramming preventation ......................................................................................................................... 27
2.8.4. System for stopping drilling .......................................................................................................................... 28
2.9. Filling the fuel tank ........................................................................................................................................... 28
2.10. Maintenance of the hydraulics ...................................................................................................................... 29
2.11. Maintenance of the rock drill pressure accumulators ............................................................................ 30
2.12. Maintenance of the electrical system ......................................................................................................... 31
2.13. Maintenance of the batteries ......................................................................................................................... 33
2.14. Pneumatic system maintenance .................................................................................................................. 35
2.15. Safety During Welding .................................................................................................................................... 36
2.16. Safety equipment .............................................................................................................................................. 37
2.16.1. FOPS/ROPS ................................................................................................................................................... 37
2.17. Noise level and noise emission .................................................................................................................... 37
2.18. Vibration .............................................................................................................................................................. 37
2.19. Warning label locations .................................................................................................................................. 38
2.20. Symbol plates .................................................................................................................................................... 42
2.21. Making Modifications and Corrections to the Product .......................................................................... 44

3. MACHINE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 45

3.1. Main circuits and components ..................................................................................................................... 46
3.1.1. Rock Drill ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
3.1.2. Feed ................................................................................................................................................................. 46
3.1.3. Rod changer ................................................................................................................................................... 47
3.1.4. Boom ................................................................................................................................................................ 47

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 3.1.5. Cabin ................................................................................................................................................................ 48
3.1.6. Carrier .............................................................................................................................................................. 48
3.1.7. Receivers ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
3.1.8. Drilling hydraulics ........................................................................................................................................... 49
3.1.9. Powerpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
3.1.10. Air circuit .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
3.1.11. Dust collection system .................................................................................................................................. 50
3.1.12. Shank lubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 51
3.2. Instruments and controls ............................................................................................................................... 52
3.2.1. Left hand panel .............................................................................................................................................. 54
3.2.2. Drilling control ................................................................................................................................................. 56
3.2.3. Drilling pressure gauges ............................................................................................................................... 57
3.2.4. Controlling the rod changer .......................................................................................................................... 58
3.2.5. Right hand panel ............................................................................................................................................ 59
3.2.6. Boom control .................................................................................................................................................. 63
3.2.7. Roof panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 64
3.2.8. Engine control display ................................................................................................................................... 67
3.2.9. Remote control ............................................................................................................................................... 72
3.2.10. Air conditioning ............................................................................................................................................... 75
3.3. Main switch and fuses ..................................................................................................................................... 78

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 81

4.1. Starting and Stopping the machine ............................................................................................................. 82
4.1.1. Starting the diesel engine ............................................................................................................................. 82
4.1.2. Engine running ............................................................................................................................................... 83
4.1.3. Stopping engine ............................................................................................................................................. 83
4.2. Tramming instructions .................................................................................................................................... 83
4.2.1. Before tramming ............................................................................................................................................ 83
4.2.2. Tramming position ......................................................................................................................................... 84
4.2.3. Tramming from the cabin .............................................................................................................................. 84
4.2.4. Oscillation ........................................................................................................................................................ 85
4.2.5. Stopping .......................................................................................................................................................... 85
4.2.6. Tramming with the remote control panel, and using the winch .............................................................. 86
4.2.7. Tramming to another drilling site ................................................................................................................. 87
4.3. Drilling instructions ......................................................................................................................................... 88
4.3.1. Drilling safety considerations ....................................................................................................................... 88
4.3.2. Principles of percussion drilling ................................................................................................................... 89
4.3.3. Shank lubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 94
4.3.4. Drill steel .......................................................................................................................................................... 95
4.3.5. Replacing the drill bit ..................................................................................................................................... 97
4.3.6. Loading drill rods into casette ...................................................................................................................... 97
4.3.7. Positioning and support ................................................................................................................................ 98
4.3.8. Collaring .......................................................................................................................................................... 100
4.3.9. Drilling .............................................................................................................................................................. 101
4.3.10. Adding drill rods ............................................................................................................................................. 105
4.3.11. Ending drilling ................................................................................................................................................. 108
4.3.12. Turning the feed to horizontal drilling ......................................................................................................... 110
4.3.13. Flushing control automatics ......................................................................................................................... 113

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5. OPERATOR´S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 115
5.1. Routine checks before starting the engine ............................................................................................... 116
5.2. Routine checks before operating the rig ................................................................................................... 120

6. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 125

6.1. Seat adjustment ................................................................................................................................................ 126
6.2. Towing ................................................................................................................................................................. 127
6.3. Releasing the brakes ....................................................................................................................................... 128
6.3.1. Rexroth and Mottrol final drives ................................................................................................................... 129
6.3.2. Trasmital final drives ..................................................................................................................................... 130
6.4. Transporting the rig ......................................................................................................................................... 131
6.5. Lifting methods and lifting points ................................................................................................................ 132
6.5.1. Centre of gravity ............................................................................................................................................. 134
6.6. Welding of the rig ............................................................................................................................................. 135
6.7. Storage ................................................................................................................................................................ 136
6.8. Operating in cold wheather ........................................................................................................................... 137

7. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 139

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. General

Preface

Thank you for choosing a product manufactured by Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy.
This manual describes the use of the product. Only people with the proper training are allowed to
operate this product. In addition, the operator must read and understand the contents of the operation
and maintenance manuals and the safety instructions.
The manual gives you information on the structure and operation of the product that is necessary for
correct use and maintenance. It also instructs you in shift-specific service work. Regular maintenance
procedures are explained in the maintenance instructions.
For more complicated maintenance and repair work, we recommend that you contact the nearest
authorized service center. Our maintenance personnel have the skill and special tools needed for
more demanding work.
Through correct use and by following the maintenance instructions, you can expect a high degree of
utilization and a long service life for your product.

Storage

The manual is part of the product, and it must be kept throughout the life of the product. Attach any
further changes to the manual. Keep the manual clean and readily accessible whenever needed. If
the product is sold, the new owner must be provided with the manual.

Product information

The information in this manual corresponds to the model and appearance of the product at the time
of delivery. Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy reserves the right to change the technical data and
equipment without prior notice. All information included in the manual is valid at the time of publication.

Copyright

This document must not be copied, presented, or delivered to a third party without our permission,
nor used for purposes other than those allowed by us. We reserve the right to change the product’s
settings and equipment, as well as the maintenance and repair instructions, without separate notice.
Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy

Manual contents

The operator's manual contains the following information:

- General information about the purpose and content of the operator's manual, instructions for reading
the manual, and a request for feedback and correction of any inaccuracies.
- Information related to safety
- Daily checks
- Product’s operating instructions.

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1.2. Intented use

The DX drilling rig is intended for use at construction sites and quarries. It is a hydraulic drill rig that
drills vertical, inclined, and horizontal holes 45 to 127 mm (1 3/4” to 5”) in diameter using 32, 38, 45
or 51 mm (1 1/4”, 1 1/2” , 1 3/4” or 2”) extension rods. The maximum hole depth is 29 metres when
14 foot ( 45 mm) MF steels are used.

Recommended operating conditions

• Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 30 °C…+ 50 °C

• Maximum altitude from sea level. . . . . . . . .max. 3000 m
• Before use in exceptional conditions, contact Sandvik´s engineering department

1.2.1. Manner and operating conditions in which the rig should not be used

Risks to persons
• Insufficiently scaled drilling area.
• Explosive gases in the air.
• Inadequate training of the operator.
• Unauthorised personnel in the working area.
• Insufficient lighting.
• Insufficient ventilation.
• Insufficient grounding.
• Use for personnel transport.
• Defective safety systems.
• Fault detected in the rig.

Risks to the rig and environment

• Low/high supply voltage. The supply voltage of the rig must not vary by more than ±10% of the
rated voltage in any operating situation.
• Fault detected in the rig.

Power supply to the rig must include the following:

• Overload protection
• Short-circuit protection
• Earth fault protection
• Other protection, such as control cable and screened cable, if required by the national standard

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1.3. Warning and information symbols used in this manual

The warnings in this manual have been divided into the following three categories.

The term "DANGER" Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.
The term “WARNING” Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.
The term "NOTICE" Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result
in damage to property.

1.3.1. Safety Symbols

The safety symbols found in this manual may also be posted on

the machine. All personnel who operate, repair, or service the
machine MUST be familiar with and observe all safety symbols,
labels, and instructions!

• Keep safety instructions and safety labels clean and visible at all times.
• Replace any illegible or missing safety instructions and safety labels before operating the machine.

Hazard
The black symbol inside a yellow triangle with a black border describes the
hazard.

Prohibition
The black symbol inside a red ring with a diagonal red bar describes the
action that should not be taken.

Mandatory action
The white symbol inside a blue circle describes the action that must be taken
to avoid a hazardous situation.

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Hazard symbols

These symbols are used in warnings to indicate a hazardous situation or action.

Hazard symbols are divided into five categories according to their nature:
• Mechanical hazards
• Electrical hazards
• Radiation hazards
• Material/substance hazards
• Ergonomic hazards

The hazard symbols related to each hazardous situation are presented below.

Mechanical Hazard Symbols

Falling load hazard Squashing hazard Flying material hazard

Crushing hazard - feet Crushing hazard - hands Cutting hazard

Entanglement hazard Entanglement hazard Entanglement hazard

Entanglement hazard - rotating Falling hazard Trip hazard

drill

Skin injection hazard High pressure injection hazard

Electrical Hazard Symbols

Electrical hazard Dangerous electrical voltage Electrical shock/

Electrocution hazard

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Radiation Hazard Symbols

Radioactive hazard Laser hazard

Material / Substance Hazard Symbols

Hot surface hazard Explosion hazard Flammable hazard

Hazardous/poisonous material Chemical burn hazard Silica/dust hazard

hazard

Ergonomic Hazard Symbols

Lifting hazard Environment pollution hazard

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Prohibited action symbols

These symbols are used in warnings and notifications to indicate a the action that should not be taken.
The prohibition symbols are presented in the following table.

No climbing No smoking No open flames

Do not touch Limit or restrict access Do not weld

Do not remove safety guard General symbol for prohibited

action

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Mandatory action symbols

These symbols are used in warnings and notifications to indicate the action that must be taken to
avoid a hazardous situation.
The mandatory action symbols are presented in the following table.

Wear safety gloves Wear eye protection Wear safety helmet

Wear safety harness Wear ear protection Wear steel toed safety boots

Wear close fitting overalls Wear high visibility vest Wear respirator

Disconnect from power source Switch off and lockout equip- Read the manual or instructions
ment

General symbol for mandatory

action

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2. SAFETY

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2. SAFETY

2.1. Main safety risks related to the use and maintenance of the rig

Make sure that there are no unauthorised persons in the

working area when drilling or tramming.

Hazardous moving parts (boom, feed, drilling rig, hatches, and

gratings). Make sure there are no unauthorised persons in the
danger area during drilling, tramming or servicing.

Dangerous rig movements. Keep an eye on the movements of

the drilling rig when working close to the rig. Watch out in
particular for the rotating drill rod.

Hazardous boom movement. Do not go beneath the booms

unless absolutely necessary. Stay out of the danger area during
drilling or tramming. Support the boom before servicing the
hydraulic system.

Machine tripping hazard. Insufficient machine stability can

cause unexpected machine movement which could result in
death or serious injury. Never exceed the specified maximum
inclination angles when parking or operating the machine.

Slipping, tripping and falling hazard. To avoid death or serious

injury, keep the stairs, steps, handrails, handles, and working
platforms clean of oil, dirt, and ice.

Danger of venting compressed air. Compressed air jets can

cause serious injury. Allow the pressure to be released before
opening the filling cap or the compressed air connector.

Danger of high-pressure oil spray. Compressed air jets can

cause serious injury. Allow the pressure to be released from the
hydraulic circuit before opening the plugs or connectors.

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2.2. General operation and maintenance safety instructions

DANGER
Charging the drill plan, even partially, is strictly forbidden
during drilling!

Always make sure that the area is thoroughly ventilated after

blasting. Gases generated during blasting include large
amounts of noxious gases, which are hazardous to health, such
as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide. In areas where the
ore contains sulphur, sulphur dioxide and other sulphur
compounds are also formed.

Always follow all traffic regulations for the work site where
tramming of this rig is concerned. Immediately notify the person
responsible of all faults and defects.

Do not use the zoom cylinder when the feed is in contact with
the ground or rock.

Risk of fire! All heat insulation material must always be

reinstalled after maintenance. The surface temperature of the
diesel engine and parts and structures directly connected to the
engine must be below 300°C.

Only personnel with specific operation and service training are

permitted to perform operation, maintenance and adjustment
procedures. Read the operating, maintenance, and safety
instructions before using or servicing the rig.

To avoid potential damage or injury, carefully plan your work

beforehand. The operator must have full command of all the
functions of the rig before starting to use it.

The operator must always wear the required safety equipment,

such as a safety helmet, protective overalls, protective
footwear, hearing protectors, eye protectors, etc.

It is recommended to keep a record of the use of maintenance and wear parts. This way, the need
for preventive maintenance can be predicted more easily, resulting in the rig’s improved usability,
service life, efficiency and safety.
Failure to take necessary precautions increases the safety risk for the service personnel. All
maintenance personnel working with the rig must be fully aware of possible hazards and must apply
safe working methods. Before any maintenance or repair work, the manufacturer’s instructions must
be read carefully, and they must be followed exactly.

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The person responsible for maintenance and repair work must be clearly specified.
• Never attempt to carry out tasks for which you have not received the relevant training or
authorisation.
• Inform the rig operator about the start of maintenance and repair work.
• Before starting the work, ensure that all unnecessary items are cleared from the vicinity of the site
and that the area is safe to work in.
• If maintenance or repair work is to be carried out on the rig, always ensure that the rig cannot be
accidentally started:
- Turn the main switch off.
- Remove the ignition key.
• Place a DANGER - DO NOT START warning sign on the main switch. The sign may only be
removed by a person who is fully aware of the current status of the work.
• Clean and wash the rig regularly, and always before starting maintenance or repair work.
• Before washing the rig with water, a high-pressure cleaner, a steam cleaner, or any other method,
protect any components that are susceptible to damage from the cleaning method or due to
exposure to water. Pay special attention to the protection of electric motors, boxes, and cabinets.
• If necessary, equip the work site with appropriate steps or working platforms.
• Never use the components of the rig as steps. If the work is carried out at height, or in an otherwise
dangerous position, use proper working platforms to prevent falling. Never climb on the rig's covers.
• Keep all stairs, rails, anti-slip devices, steps, etc. clean of oil, grease, snow, ice, unnecessary items,
and dirt to prevent accidents caused by slipping.
• Use only undamaged, high-quality tools that are appropriate for the work in question.
• Before starting the work, ensure that the rig is on a level surface and the safety brake is engaged
and that all tracks/wheels are wedged or that the jacks are lowered to prevent movement.
• Observe the operation and condition of the exhaust pipe and exhaust cleaner in particular, and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Diesel engine overheating indicates a fault. Stop the engine and address the cause of the
overheating in order to prevent damage to the engine. Ensure that air can flow freely through the
engine's radiator. If necessary, clean the radiator and remove any obstructions.
• Stop the engine and allow it and the coolant to cool down before checking the coolant level. If this
is not possible, use protective gloves and other protective clothing when opening the radiator cap,
in order to prevent burns and related injuries. Stand as far to the side as possible, turn your face
away, and carefully open the cap slightly. Before opening the cap fully and removing it, wait until
the pressure or coolant stops discharging from the cooling system.
• Use appropriate hoists and lifting methods when moving heavy parts and equipment. Follow the
hoist manufacturer's instructions.

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2.3. Dust

Drilling creates dust, which stays at the drilling site and the surrounding area even when drilling is
not in progress.
The dust may be so fine that it cannot be seen. Inhalation of fine, invisible dust can be extremely
dangerous.

DANGER
Breathing dust will cause death or severe injury. Always wear
an approved respirator.

Protection from dust

- When outside the cabin, always wear an appropriate respirator that has been approved by the
manufacturer. Make sure that the respirator is in good condition.
- Always keep the cabin door closed.
- Keep the cabin clean. Clean the cabin with a vacuum cleaner daily.
- Change the cabin air filters regularly. Use only original spare parts.

Dust collector system

Make sure that the dust collector system functions well and effectively at all times. Make sure that
- The suction head is firmly against the ground during drilling.
- The suction head and the suction head rubbers are in good condition.
- The suction hoses are in good condition and tight.
- The dust collector filters are in good condition. Use only original spare parts.

Use the optional DustMizer system to reduce the amount of dust created.
Using the correct drilling parameters and keeping the drilling equipment in good condition reduces
the amount of dust created.
Safe use of the rig requires skilled maintenance personnel
trained by Sandvik, and the use of only original spare parts. The
daily and other periodic checks and maintenance must be
carried out according to the instructions.

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2.4. Danger areas when operating

Tramming

3m
3m

3m

3m

Drilling
6m

6m
3m
6m

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2.5. Gradient angles

On slippery surfaces, e.g. ice or smooth rock, safe tramming

and drilling gradients are much smaller than on surfaces with
good grip.

Water tank must be locked in operating position during

tramming and drilling.

Max. 20°
Max. 20°

Figure: Tramming and parking

In gradients over 20º, winch must be used.

Keep the boom in forward position and the feed against the
transport support.

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Max. 16°
Max. 20°

Figure: Tramming and parking with water tank

In gradients over 16°, winch must be used.

Keep the boom in forward position and the feed against the
transport support.n

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17˚

24˚

24˚ 22˚

20˚

19˚

Figure: Drilling

1. Upper carriage extra turn (optional)

The diagram shows the maximum gradient angles in all directions when drilling in different boom
positions.
Roll over hazard. Can cause severe injury or death. Do not
exceed given gradient angles. Observe extreme caution when
drilling with upper carrier turned to the side and the boom at its
extreme position.

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2.6. Location of fire extinguisher

1. The fire extinguisher is mounted to the side wall of the cabin.

Read the operating instructions on the fire extinguisher bottle.

Make sure that the extinguisher gauge needle is not in the red
sector. If the needle points at red, the extinguisher must be
serviced at once by authorized service.

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2.6.1. Using the fire extinguisher

WARNING
Read the operation instructions on the side of the fire
extinguisher. Make sure that the extinguisher's indicator gauge
is not in the red zone. If the indicator is in the red zone, the fire
extinguisher must be serviced immediately at an authorised
service shop.

1. Remove the extinguisher from its holder.

2. Shake the extinguisher once or twice to mix its contents.
3. Pull the ring pin out and take the hose from its holder.
4. Assume a secure position and a good hold on the hose, and aim the nozzle toward the flames.
5. Spray the extinguishing chemical by pressing the nozzle trigger. Stop spraying when the flames
are extinguished, in order to save as much of the contents as possible in case the fire ignites
again.

The extinguisher must be refilled at a service shop after each

use.

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2.7. Emergency stops and stopping devices

2.7.1. Emergency stops

Always ensure free access to the emergency stops.

Check the operation of the emergency stops daily.

When any of the emergency stop buttons is depressed, the engine stops at once and all functions
with it. The indicator light in panel lights up. The engine cannot be started until the emergency stop
button has been released.

1. Emergency stop indicator light

2. Emergency stop button
3. Emergency stop button

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1. Emergency stop button

2. Emergency stop button

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2.7.2. Safety rope

If the safety wire is pulled hard enough, or if it loosens, drilling and rod handling functions stop, as
well as the dust collector. The engine remains running. Resetting is done by pushing the safety wire
reset button.
Before resetting the device, check that the rod handling and
drilling controls are not in any operating position.

1. Feed safety wire

2. Safety wire reset button

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2.8. Operation prevention functions

2.8.1. Automatic stop functions

The engine stops automatically if

1. Hydraulic oil level in tank drops too low; indicator light in panel lights up.
2. Compressor temperature rises above 115º C; indicator light in panel lights up.

The engine first drops to idling speed and stops after a short delay if:

1. Engine oil pressure drops too low. At the same time the indicator light on the user panel goes on
and the control display displays a notice.
2. Engine cooling water level drops too low. At the same time the control display displays a notice.

1. Oil pressure
2. Cooling water level

2.8.2. Tramming stop device

The rig is equipped with a device that prevents tramming when the cabin door is open. The device
also stops the rig if the door is opened during tramming.
When remote control is used, the door can be open.

2.8.3. Dual tramming preventation

Simultaneous tramming from cabin and with remote control is prevented. Tramming mode is selected
in the cabin with the right hand panel switch S7.

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2.8.4. System for stopping drilling

The rig is equipped with a system for stopping drilling via a safety wire.
In addition, a function can be enabled that stops rotation and drilling when the cabin door is opened.
This function releases the magnetic locking of the joystick and brings the joystick to the centre
position.
The function can be enabled by disengaging the loop coupler (see the wiring diagram).

2.9. Filling the fuel tank

WARNING
Smoking and open flames are prohibited while filling the fuel
tank. Smoking, open flames, and sparks cause a highly
dangerous situation when the fuel tank is filled or otherwise
handled.

When filling the fuel tank, follow these instructions:

Stop the engine before filling.

- In addition, switch the cabin heater / air conditioning off.

- Ensure sufficient ventilation.
- Keep the fuel gun in contact with the filling tube. This eliminates possible sparks caused by static
electricity. If this is not possible, arrange for the gun to be earthed in some other way.
- Ensure that no fuel is spilled onto hot surfaces.
- Wipe spilled fuel off before starting the engine.

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2.10. Maintenance of the hydraulics

DANGER
Do not work under components that are supported only by
hydraulics. Support the components with appropriate brackets
before maintenance or repair.

WARNING
Never carry out maintenance or repair work on a pressurised
system. Before removing any hydraulic valves or cartridges,
always ensure that they are not pressurised. Use a bleeder
screw to release the pressure behind the valves or cartridges,
or wait until the hydraulic oil temperature has dropped before
removing the components.

WARNING
Burn hazard! The oil circulating in the hydraulic systems is hot.
It can cause severe burns to the skin. Let the oil cool down
before starting any maintenance work.

WARNING
Never try to locate a leak by feeling with your hand. High-
pressure hydraulic fluid spray can penetrate the skin, causing
serious injury.

If fluid is injected under the skin, it must be surgically removed

or gangrene will result. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY!

WARNING
Before removing the cylinders or their overcentre or non-return
valves, support the boom, feed and rock drill carefully so that
they do not generate static load.

Maintenance and repair work on the hydraulics and installation

of components may only be carried out by persons who have
received the training required for the work. Do not start work
that is not fully familiar to you.

Modifications to the rig require written permission from the

manufacturer.

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Protect your eyes by wearing goggles.

- Do not use the drilling rig if there is a leak in the hydraulic system.
- Stop the power pack and diesel engine before repairing a leaky hose or tightening a connector.
- Oil spray can also easily cause a fire.
- Prevent oil splashes by wrapping a cloth around the component.
- Avoid skin contact with oil.
- Ensure that the new hose connectors and hose types correspond to the types originally used by
the manufacturer and are the same length. When replacing hoses and connectors, use original
Sandvik parts or equivalent parts recommended by the manufacturer. Also ensure that the hoses
and connectors are rated for the pressure level they will be subjected to.

2.11. Maintenance of the rock drill pressure accumulators

WARNING
Do not pressurize the accumulators to a pressure greater than
that specified.

The disassembly, inspection, assembly, and pressurisation of

the pressure accumulators are discussed in separate
instructions.

Rock drill pressure accumulators are filled with

nitrogen N2. Before removing the pressure accu-
mulators from the rock drill, release the accumu-
lators’ pressure by opening the filling valve.

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2.12. Maintenance of the electrical system

DANGER
ELECTRICAL HAZARD. Cut the supply voltage to the light using
the main switches before replacing the bulbs of the working and
driving lights. Exercise extreme caution when performing
maintenance or repair work on HID gas discharge lamps. The
light components include high voltage parts. Failure to follow
these procedures will result in death or serious injury!

Note that parts of the light may be hot after use, so allow it to cool before commencing repair work.
The bulbs of gas-discharge lamps are gas-filled, so handle with care.
Do not touch the lamp holder or the glass part of the bulb when carrying out the replacement.

WARNING
When working on high-voltage systems, remember that the
capacitors in various components may be charged even though
the system is disconnected from the electrical network.
Discharge a capacitor by grounding it.

Electrical modifications to the rig require written permission

from Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy's electrical design
department to ensure the correct operation of the modified
device.

Stop the rig immediately if electrical failure occurs.

Work on electrical equipment or devices is to be performed only

by persons with the required expertise and qualifications
required by the authorities, or under the supervision of a person
meeting these requirements. In addition, the work must be
carried out according to current electrotechnical regulations.

Always follow local safety instructions and electrotechnical

regulations.

Use only original electrical components.

- If required by regulations, switch off the voltage supply to the device or the device components
before inspection, repair, or maintenance. Ensure that the components in question are not live, and
then lock the main switch or arrange appropriate grounding.

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- Check the condition of the rig's electrical devices regularly. Immediately repair any faults and defects
observed, such as loose connections or damaged insulation.
- Check the operation of the earth leakage control system weekly by pressing the test button. If the
control does not switch the power off, the control system must be repaired before any device
connected to it is started.

Working with live components

WARNING
If a component must be live, one employee must be ready on-
hand at all times to switch the power off via the emergency stop
or main switch. Follow the electrical safety regulations.

Observe extreme caution.

Use a red and white safety chain and warning signs to mark the
work area.

Use only insulated tools.

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2.13. Maintenance of the batteries

DANGER
Ventilate the battery compartment thoroughly before
disconnecting or connecting battery cables. When the battery
is charged or discharged, lead and acid generate oxygen and
hydrogen. These form a highly explosive gas that can be ignited
by a spark or open flame.

DANGER
Never short-circuit the poles since the sparks generated can
cause the battery to explode.

WARNING
Battery acid burns skin, eats holes in clothing and can cause
blindness if it gets in the eyes. If you get acid on your skin, rinse
it immediately with plenty of water. If battery acid gets in your
eyes, first neutralize it with sodium carbonate. Then rinse with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.

WARNING
Loosen the battery cell caps to allow the gases generated
during recharging to escape.

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WARNING
Always wear protective equipment such as goggles, protective
overalls, protective footwear, and protective gloves when
working with batteries.

Smoking and open flames are prohibited while checking the

battery. Use a flashlight to check the electrolyte level in low-light
conditions.

Disconnect the negative (–) cable first, then the positive (+)
cable. When reconnecting them, connect the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative (–) terminal.

In order to prevent sparking, disconnect the charger cable or

switch it off before connecting the cables to the battery.

In order to eliminate the risk of explosion, the battery electrolyte

level must be maintained at a constant level and checked
regularly. Add distilled water, if required, before starting, never
after that. If the electrolyte level is kept as high as possible,
space for gas in cells is eliminated.

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Do not test electrical devices using the battery poles.

2.14. Pneumatic system maintenance

WARNING
Ensure that the pneumatic system is not pressurised before
starting maintenance of the compressor or other pneumatic
system component.

WARNING
The system may not be pressurised to a higher pressure level
than that specified by the manufacturer. Increasing the
pressure level does not increase the rig’s performance level.

The pneumatic circuit must be drained before maintenance.

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2.15. Safety During Welding

Before welding, determine the material to be welded and the appropriate welding method and
consumables. If necessary, contact Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy’s service division.
Never repair the boom or its components by welding (special
materials that cannot be welded with normal methods are used
in booms).

Use appropriate protective equipment.

Comply with the welding instructions and use appropriate

welding methods.

The rig is equipped with electrical and electronic components

that can be damaged if the rig is welded. When welding the rig,
comply with the following instructions fully.

- Stop the engine and turn the ignition key to position 0.

- Open the main switch and disconnect the battery cables.
- Provide adequate ventilation and fire-extinguishing equipment.
- Protect the electric cables and other sensitive components from the weld splatters.
- Attach the welding equipment’s ground cable directly to the part to be welded. Connect the cable
as close to the welding point as possible and such that the welding current does not pass through
bearings, hydraulic components, electrical/electronic components, or the rig's ground cable.

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2.16. Safety equipment

Check the emergency stop buttons and safety equipment for

proper operation and condition at the beginning of each shift
and always after tramming.

• Fire extinguisher
• Emergency stop buttons
• Safety rope
• Tramming prevention device (cabinet door open)
• Dual tramming prevention
• Back up alarm
• Rear view mirror
• Anti--slip strips
• R.O.P.S./F.O.P.S. cabin
• Cabin noise insulation < 80 dBA
• Roof hatch (emergency exit).
• Warning signs
• Rig tilt angle indicators
• Rear jack warning light

2.16.1. FOPS/ROPS

Components tested to FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) / ROPS (Roll-Over Protective
Structure) include the safety canopy / cabin.
No changes must be made to the cabin / safety canopy, since these will void the rig's FOPS/ROPS
approval.

2.17. Noise level and noise emission

The measurement of the noise emission and the noise level at the operator’s positions have been
measured in accordance of European Standard Drill Rigs -- Safety EN 791.

• Sound pressure level at the operator’s position LpA 80 dB (A)

ISO 11201-1995
• Sound power level emitted by the machinery (when drill- LwA 126 dB (A)
ing) ISO 4872-1978

2.18. Vibration

The whole-body vibration measurement in the operator position has been performed according to the
European Standard Drill Rigs - Safety EN 791. The highest root mean square value of weighted
acceleration does not exceed 0.5 m/s².

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2.19. Warning label locations

70 8

9
75

44

36

43

42

82

82

20 69 60

44. WARNING

Tipping hazard. Risk of serious injury or death. When one is tramming:Keep the
boom in the tramming position.Do not exceed the specified tilting angles.

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44. WARNING

Roll over hazard. Can cause serious injury or death. During tramming: Keep
boom in tramming position Do not exceed given gradient angles. With water
tank.

43. DANGER

Hazardous voltage. Can cause severe injury or death. Be extremely careful when
approaching power lines or cables.

42. WARNING
DO NOT USE THE DRILL BEFORE YOU HAVE:1. Read the instructions regarding
use / servicing.2. Understood and noted all cautions and warnings.3. Received
training in the use of the rig.Do not work under the boom during drilling. Move
the boom to the transport position. Turn the feed to the horizontal orientation
before tramming. Before removing the oscillation cylinders or performing any
servicing under the rig, ensure that the feed stinger is supported vertically,
pointing at the ground, and secure the boom and the rear section of the carrier
in place by supporting them. The oscillation cylinders of the tracks must be
locked before the carrier is lifted or transported. When using the winch, always
make sure that the winch drum has a minimum of three (3) turns of cable.

36. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Fasten seat belt. Do not operate with doors open and unlatched. Stop engine
when servicing, adjusting, and refuelling. Do not leave running when
unattended.

20. WARNING

WARNING! REMAINING IN THE WORKING AREA WITHOUT AUTHORISATION IS

STRICTLY PROHIBITED!

4. WARNING

High-pressure air injection hazard. Can cause severe injury. Relieve pressure
before removing filler plugs or fittings.

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9. WARNING

Hazardous boom motion. Can cause bodily injury. Secure boom before
servicing hydraulic system.

8. WARNING

Hazardous moving and rotating parts. Can cause severe injury. Do not enter
working range with machine in operation.

70. WARNING

Danger of getting tangled in the drilling rod. Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not install the drilling rod into a rotating shank or rod.

69. WARNING

Danger of burn injuries. Can cause severe injury. Do not touch the hot surfaces
of the rig.

33. WARNING

Roll over hazard. Can cause severe injury or death. When drilling: do not exceed
given gradient angles, keep oscillation cylinders locked.

79. WARNING

Roll over hazard. Can cause severe injury or death. Water tank must be locked
in operating position during tramming and drilling.

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82. DANGER

Breathing dust will cause death or severe injury. Always

wear approved respirator.

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2.20. Symbol plates

Main switch, carrier

If you need to tow the rig, the tramming motors

must be released.

Only lift the rig from these points.

Fuel tank / filling the tank

Compressor pressure controller

Fuses

Selector valve for filling the hydraulic oil tank or

compressor air/oil tank.

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Engine air filter

Compressor air filter

Avoid noise exposure. Use hearing protectors

whenever the engine is running.

To avoid temperature stress, let the motor idle for

three (3) minutes before stopping it.

Open the main switch and disconnect the battery

cables before starting welding. Refer to section
‘Welding’.

The winch drum should always have a minimum

of three loops of cable.

CHECK THE COMPRESSOR OIL LEVEL BE-

Checking the compressor oil level.
FORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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2.21. Making Modifications and Corrections to the Product

Changes and modifications like mentioned before without risk

assesment, elimination or reduction of risk if necessary and
without appropriate safety measures may lead even to death,
serious personal injuries or damage to property.

All modifications and corrections not mentioned in the

maintenance manual which may affect the operation, safety,
and availability of the machine need to be approved by Sandvik
before implementation. Approval requires careful risk
assessment in the planning phase, taking into consideration the
residual risks and any new risks that the modifications may
bring.

• If modifications and corrections that affect the operation, safety, and usability of the machine are
made without the permission of the manufacturer, the manufacturer is not responsible for any
incidents resulting in death, injury, or property damage brought about by such modifications and
corrections.
• Should you consider a modification or correction necessary, please contact the Sandvik service
organisation and deliver adequate documentation: a description of the modification or correction,
related blueprints, photos, and other material if necessary. Sandvik’s service organisation will
contact the factory that manufactured the machine in order to plan and implement the modification.
• If a modification or correction as described above has been implemented without the manufacturing
factory’s permission, its effect on warranty liability will be considered case-by-case. Thus, the
warranty application may be rejected altogether.

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3. MACHINE DESCRIPTION

3.1. Main circuits and components

3.1.1. Rock Drill

1. Low pressure accumulator

6 4 2
2. High pressure accumulator
3. Body cylinder 7
4. Rotation motor
5. Spacer
6. Gear housing
7. Flushing housing

1
3
5

3.1.2. Feed

1. Hose reel
1
2. Pito
3. Movable suction head
4. Carriage
5. Feed gear
6
6. Feed beam
7. Stinger 5

4
4
2

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3.1.3. Rod changer

1. Upper end of rod handler

1
2. Lower end of rod handler
3. Rod gripping cylinder
4. Gripper transfer cylinder
5. Rod feed cylinder

3.1.4. Boom

1. Boom lift cylinder

7
2. Boom knee cylinder
8 3
3. Feed extension cylinder
4. Feed swing cylinder
5. Feed tilt cylinder 4
6. Rear boom
7. Boom arm 1
2
8. Cradle
9 5
9. Cross piece 6

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3.1.5. Cabin

1. Roof panel
2. Pressure gauges
3. Rod handling control 1
4. Tramming control
5. Left hand panel
6. Drilling control
7. Boom control
2
8. Right hand panel
6
3 7
8

3.1.6. Carrier

1. Final drives
1
2. Oscillation cylinders
3. Idler wheels 2

4. Track frames
5. Track rollers

3 5
4

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3.1.7. Receivers

1. Hydraulic oil tank

2. Fuel tank 1

3.1.8. Drilling hydraulics

1. Pumps
2. Valve blocks
3. Drilling joystick

3 2 1

3.1.9. Powerpack

1. Diesel engine
2. Compressor 1
3. Hydraulic pumps
4. Side pump 5
5. Transfer gear

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3.1.10. Air circuit

1. Compressor
2. Oil/air receiver
2
3
3. Air filter
4. Dust collector

1 4

3.1.11. Dust collection system

1. Dust collector
2. Primary cyclone
3. Suction head
4. Suction hose
4
1

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3.1.12. Shank lubrication

1. Oil tank
2. Pump unit
3. Water separator
4. Lubrication air valve

1
4

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3.2. Instruments and controls

17 4

13

18
7
12
2

14 19
15
14
5 16

1 10 11

1. Left panel Selector switches for drilling--related functions

2. Rod handling panel Rod handling, control levers
3. Right panel Start, oscillation, auxiliary tramming functions etc
4. Roof panel Indicator lights, gauges, washers, and lights
5. Joystick Drilling control
6. Pilot control valves Boom control
7. Pressure gauges Drilling pressure gauges

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8. Adjusting valve Feed pressure
9. Pilot control valves Tramming control
10. Adjusting valve Adjustment of half flushing flow
11. Adjusting valve Rotation speed
12. Display unit TIM
13. Sight TIM
14. Regulating valve Adjustment of water amount in water injection
15. Foot pedal Thread greasing
16. Hand throttle Adjustment of engine running speed
17. Connector Engine programming / Service monitoring
18. Emergency stop
19. Emergency stop

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3.2.1. Left hand panel

1 2 3 4 5

A A A A A

B B B

B C B C C

A A A A

B B

B B C C

6 7 8 9

1. S108 Upper carriage A) Left (extra turn)

B) Right (extra turn)
2. H42 Percussion feed follow-up A) Percussion-feed follow-up off =
S23 max. percussion, indicator light goes
on
B) Percussion-feed follow-up on
C) Forced flushing if S18 is ON
3. S45 DustMixer A) Extra
B) DustMixer liquid into dust collector
4, S16 Water injection or DustMixer A) Water injection or DustMixer liquid
mixed with flushing air
B) Off
C) Water injection or DustMixer liquid
mixed with flushing air during percus-
sion on
5. S46 Dust collector A) Suction off
B) Dust collector on / off
C) Dust collector on = indicator light
goes on
6. S243 Guiding pito A) Close guiding pito
B) Open guiding pito
7. S24 Anti-jamming automatics A) Anti-jamming automatics
B) Anti-jamming automatics off

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8. S17 Flushing control automatics A) Flushing control automatics on
B) Flushing control automatics off
C) Power extractor on
9. S18 Blow-down automatics A) Blow-down automatics, if dust col-
lector (S46) is on, max. flushing
B) Blow-down automatics off and
flushing off
C) Blow-down automatics, if dust col-
lector (S46) is on , half flushing.

When using the upper carriage extra turn (S108), the extra turn
has to be made all the way to one of the extremes.

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3.2.2. Drilling control

1. Fast feed (S21)

2. Max. percussion pressure (S22)
3. Percussion off/on (S19)
4. Magnetic lock release (S20)

8 10

11

13 15
5 6 7 12 14

16

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Fast feed goes on every time button 1 is depressed.

3.2.3. Drilling pressure gauges

2 3
1 4
5

1. Percussion
2. Rotation
3. Feed
4. Flushing
5. Stabilizer (optional)

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3.2.4. Controlling the rod changer

Rod changer controls are located in the left side of the cabin. The three topmost levers are used for
controlling.
1. Rod to cassette
1
2. Upper gripper open
3. Upper gripper close
4. Rod to drilling centre
2 3

5. Suction head down

5
6. Lower gripper open
7. Lower gripper close
8. Suction head up
6 7

9. Threading close 9
10. Pito open
11. Pito close
12. Threading open
10 11

12

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3.2.5. Right hand panel

S2
S3

S7
S5
S700

S2 1. STOP
2 2. Control current on
1 3 3. START

S3 Emengency stop

S5 4. Signal horn
4 5. Flame start

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S700 6. TIM off

6 7. TIM on

S7 8. Fast tramming
8 9. Slow tramming
10.Tramming with remote control (slow) in-
dicator light goes on
9

10

Risk of overturning. Can cause serious injuries or death. The

controls in the cabin do not work when the switch S7 is in the
remote control position.

H27 S26
S25

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11. Left track oscillation locked, both indica-
tor lights off
S25 H27 11 12. Both tracks unlocked, indicator lights on
13. Right track oscillation locked, both indi-
cator lights off
12

13
H26
H26

S26 14. Oscillation forwards, cabin tilts forwards.

Indicator light for unlocked track comes on.
14
15. Oscillation backwards, cabin tilts back-
wards. Indicator light for unlocked track
comes on.

15

Risk of overturning. Can cause serious injuries or death. During

drilling one track must be kept locked.

If both indicator lights are not on when the switch S25 is in the
middle position, there is a fault within the control system. Check
the control system and repair the fault before use.

When the ignition key (switch S2) is in the STOP position, both
tracks are locked and their indicator lights are off.

S35

S15 S104

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16. Front ground jack up

16 17. Front ground jack down
S35

17

S15 18. Rear jack up, indicator light goes off

18 19. Rear jack down, indicator light goes on
H23

19

S104 20. Close noise killer

20 21. The indicator light turns on when the rock
H104
drill is against the front limiter
22. Open noise killer
21

22

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3.2.6. Boom control

Boom controls levers are located next to the right

hand panel. Boom is controlled as shown below.

1. Lower end of feed forwards

1
2. Lower end of feed left
3. Lower end of feed right
4. Lower end of feed backwards

2 3

5. Boom front arm up

5
6. Boom rear arm up
7. Boom rear arm down
8. Boom front arm down
6 7

9. Feed down
9
10. Upper carriage left
11. Upper carriage right
12. Feed up
10 11

12

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3.2.7. Roof panel

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Compressor temperature

Hydraulic oil temperature

Fuel amount *
* The indicator light starts flashing when there is approx. 60-80 litres of fuel left in
the tank. The warning can be acknowledged by pressing the button. Using the
diesel engine when the fuel level is low is not recommended.

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H10 H9 H8 H7 H6

H5 H4 H3 H2 H1

H10 Hydraulic oil return filter indicator H9 Hydraulic oil level indicator light
light

H8 Hydraulic oil temperature indicator H7 Charging indicator light

light

H6 Extra H5 Hydraulic oil pressure filter indica-

tor light

H4 Emergency stop indicator light H3 Compressor temperature indicator

light

H2 Engine error warning light H1 Inlet heater

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3.2.8. Engine control display

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1. Press Enter button

2. indicates parameters that are not supported by 3056E/Tamrock application.
3. Diagnostic Annunciation Pop-up Screen. Press any button to snooze for 5 minutes.

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Switches H99, S13, S14, S10, H94 and S6

S13 S10 S6

H99 S14 H94

4. Central lubrication 5 5. Tramming lights

4

H99 S13

6. Drilling lights 7 7. Spotlight for pressure

6 gauges
S10 8. Spotlight for pressure
S14 gauges plus cabin light
8

9 9. Shank lubrication working, 11. Hydraulic oil preheating,

11
green indicator light indicator light goes on
H94 10. Shank lubrication disturb- S6
10 ance (stops drilling) or shank
lubrication oil level low, red
indicator light

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Switch S92

S92

12. The engine idle revolution speed is 1400 rpm. It can be adjusted between
12
1400–2200 rpm with the hand lever (when percussion or flushing is NOT on). If
S92 percussion or flushing is used the revolution speed will be automatically adjusted
13 to 2200 rpm.
13. The engine idle revolution speed is 1400 rpm. It can be adjusted between
1400–2200 rpm with the hand lever (when percussion or flushing is on). When
percussion or flushing is used again, the revolution speed will rise to the value
set with the hand lever.

Switches PS8, PS9, S8, SM6-7 and S9

PS8 S8 S9 PS9

SM6--7

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Windscreen wiper intermittent Roof screen wiper intermittent

PS8 PS9
14 14. Windscreen washer 16. Roof screen wiper
16
15. Windscreen wiper 17. Windscreen washer
S8 SM6-- 7
15 17

18 18. Roof screen washer

19. Roof screen wiper
S9
19

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3.2.9. Remote control

S620

S613

S605

S604
S611 S601/ H601

S611 Mushroom button Emergency stop

S601 Selector switch Power on/off, spring return to middle position
H601 Indicator light Control current on in remote control panel
S620 Selector switch Oscillation locking; left locked / both unlocked / right locked,
switch keeps selected position
S605 Control lever Control of oscillation / ground jack, spring return to middle
position
S613 Control lever Winch control, maintains selected position, activated when
button at joystick (S604) top is depressed
S604 Joystick Tramming control, spring return to middle position, activated
when button at joystick top is depressed

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S605 Control lever
1. Oscillation forwards
2. Ground jack up 1
3. Ground jack down
4. Oscillation backwards

2 3

S613 Control lever

5. Activated when button at top of joystick
(S604) is depressed. 5
6. Unwinding; rope maintains tension which
is set by pressure relief valve during tram-
ming forward
7. Winding 6
8. Unwinding
9. Winding; rope tightens to tension set with
pressure relief valve, and keeps the tension
during tramming backward
7 8

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S604 Joystick
10. Depress button
11. Forward 10
12. Left forward
13. Left forward, Right reverse
14. Right reverse
15. Reverse 11
16. Left reverse
17. Right forward, Left reverse
18. Right forward 18 12

17 13

16 S604
14

15

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3.2.10. Air conditioning

5
4
6

1. Fan switch • the switch is used to select one of the three fan speeds
• the same fan is used for both air conditioning and heating
• air conditioning works only when the fan is switched on (switch
positions 1--3)
2. Operating switch of the heater
3. Air supply selector switch • opens and closes the air supply hatch
• outside air can be drawn through a filter or cabin air can be re-
circulated
4. Operating switch of the air • switches on air conditioning
conditioner / adjuster switch of • used to set the correct temperature for the cabin
the thermostat
5. Filter for recirculated air
6. Nozzles • by changing the direction of the nozzles, the warm or cold air
supplied by the fan can be directed in the desired direction

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6 6 6 8

7. Air filters, 2 pcs • located in the rear wall of the cabin

• filters impurities out of the air
• clean with pressurized air and change the filter cartridges regu-
larly; service intervals depend on the quality of the outside air but
check the filters at least twice a year -- in spring and in autumn
8. Exhaust air openings

How to make the most of the air conditioning

• Fan speed and air temperature are easy to adjust. Never use a higher fan speed than necessary.
If it feels cold in the cabin, always choose a lower fan speed before adjusting the thermostat.
• Adjust the direction of the air nozzles to make the air flow feel as comfortable as possible. Never
direct the air flow towards yourself.
• Keep the indoor air recalculation switched on and the door closed. This ensures the air conditioning
works most efficiently and problems of outside noise, exhaust gases, dust etc. are avoided.

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• Do not keep the cabin temperature too low. Keep in mind that your body does not appreciate
extreme variations of temperature. Test which temperature difference is best for you. It is
recommended that the indoor temperature is not more than 5-7° C below the outdoor temperature.
Adjust the temperature according to what you feel is comfortable, not according to the thermometer
reading. Since air conditioning reduces humidity in the air, misty windows can be avoided by keeping
both air conditioning and heating switched on.
• Moist air is difficult to breathe. The air conditioning reduces the humidity in the cabin air and makes
you feel more comfortable.

Instructions for use

• When the weather is warm.

- Close the air supply hatch by turning the air supply switch (3) all the way to the end position.
- Switch off the heater by turning the heater switch (2) to the left-hand end position.
- Switch on air conditioning by turning the operating switch (4) to the right. Adjust the thermostat
if necessary.
- Select the fan speed with the fan switch (1).
• When the windows are misty
- Close the air supply hatch by turning the switch (3) to the right-hand end position.
- Switch on air conditioning by turning the switch (4) to the right. Adjust the thermostat if necessary.
- Switch on the heater by turning the heater switch (2) to the right as far as necessary.
- Select the fan speed with the switch (1).
• During cold weather
- Close the air supply hatch by turning the switch (3) to the right-hand end position.
- Switch on the heater by turning switch (2) to the right as far as necessary.
- Switch off conditioning by turning switch (4) to the left-hand end position.
- Select the fan speed with the switch (1).

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3.3. Main switch and fuses

Main switch is located behind the rig.

The main fuses (1 pc, 100A and 2 pcs, 50 A) are beside the diesel engine.

The other fuses F1 -- F17 (20 pcs) are inside the main switchgear.

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F1 - F17 (20
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4.1. Starting and Stopping the machine

4.1.1. Starting the diesel engine

Always make sure before starting that there are no unauthorized

persons in the danger areas of the engine and the drilling rig,
and that no controls are in the operating position.

Wait 30 seconds before starting to drill. Compressor output

begins 30 seconds after starting.

When the rig is started in cold weather, the pressure filter

indicator light (H5) may illuminate a few minutes before going
off.

Using ether as starting aid is forbidden.

The engine cannot be started by towing.

Starting cold engine

1. Turn the ignition key (switch S2) into position 1.Wait until the indicator lights blink (c. 2 seconds).
2. Inlet heater operates automatically (indicator light H1 illuminates). When indicator light goes off
turn the ignition key into the START position. Do not run the starter motor longer than 30 seconds
at a time.
3. Do not use hand throttle before engine runs smoothly.
4. If engine does not start turn the ignition key into position STOP and wait 3 minutes. Then operate
again as points 1 and 2.
5. Other starting aids are recommended in temperatures below --18_C. Preheating engine coolant
and/or use of extra batteries may be necessary.

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4.1.2. Engine running

The main health risks of the exhaust fumes of a diesel engine

are nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. GOOD VENTILATION
MUST ALWAYS BE ENSURED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN
INDOORS.

Figure: Check the following

• The engine temperature warning light should be off. If the light goes on, stop the engine at once.
• The engine oil pressure should show normal values (3--4 bar).
• Observe the other warning lights as well.
• Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily.

Never leave the rig running unattended.

4.1.3. Stopping engine

Before stopping the engine, allow it to idle for three minutes to

equalize thermal stresses.

1. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key into 0 position.

In danger situations the engine can also be stopped with one of
the emergency stop buttons.

Never turn the main switch off when the engine is running. This
may damage the alternator or the voltage regulator.

4.2. Tramming instructions

4.2.1. Before tramming

Check the following:

• Boom is in tramming position.
• Rear jack is up.
• There is enough space around the rig.

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4.2.2. Tramming position

• Move the boom to tramming position (boom forward).

• Tilt the feed backwards until it rests against the transport bracket.

Check that hoses or cables are not squeezed and the feed does
not collide with anything.

Figure: Tramming position

4.2.3. Tramming from the cabin

• Oscillation lock is kept open when tramming in normal conditions.

• Control tramming with the proper levers.
• The carrier hydraulic system is connected so that the left lever controls the left track and the right
lever the right track.
• Two tramming speeds are available: fast (rabbit symbol) and slow. Speed is selected with the switch
S7 in right hand panel. As a general rule, fast speed should be used when the conditions are good
and slow speed when moving between holes, and in difficult terrain.
• To start the rig moving, push both control levers slowly forwards. The position of the levers
determines the tramming speed. Push the levers fully forwards if you want to use maximum speed.
When you want to reverse, pull the levers backwards.
• If the rig lacks power in the fast speed range, centralize the tramming levers and shift to slow speed
range with the selector switch S7.
• If you want to turn right, push the left lever forward and centralize the right lever.
• For faster turning, push the left lever forward and pull the right lever backward. In this situation, the
selector switch S7 must be in the slow range.
• The selector switch S25 is used for separately locking the oscillation of the tracks.

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4.2.4. Oscillation

Oscillation locking is usually kept opened during tramming. This guarantees the best possible comfort
and minimizes the stresses on the frame.
Roll over hazard. Can cause severe injury or death. Never
exceed given gradient angles. When oscillation is unlocked,
always keep the boom in the tramming position and upper
carriage aligned with tracks.

When tramming in uneven terrain, use oscillation to keep the rig as horizontal as possible. This
guarantees proper lubrication for the diesel engine, and the best possible balance of the rig.
If only one track has to be driven over an obstacle, use oscillation to maintain balance. Avoid sudden
falling from the obstacle.

4.2.5. Stopping

• The rig is equipped with two drive gears with hydraulic motors. These units incorporate spring--
operated multiplate brakes that are released with hydraulic pressure. The system is connected so
that the brakes are always applied automatically when the tramming control levers are in the middle
position. The brakes are released automatically when pressure is directed to drive motors.
• The tramming control levers should not be centralized too abruptly when the rig is moving.

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4.2.6. Tramming with the remote control panel, and using the winch

When the rig is steered with remote control, extreme caution

must be observed. The operatormust stay outside the danger
area (3metres) on the left side or behind of the rig. When
tramming backwards operator must not stay behind the rig. If
the rig is used in a slope the operator MUST NEVER STAY ON
THE DOWNHILL SIDE OF THE RIG!

3m

1 2

1. Danger area
2. Safe area when using remote control

• Turn the selector switch S7 in control panel into the remote--control position.
• When the control current is switched on to the remote control panel, the rig can only be controlled
by remote control.
• If the remote control panel is disconnected from its socket, the emergency stop circuit becomes
activated and prevents the use of the rig. If you want to use the rig with the remote control cable
disconnected, a bypass plug must be inserted into the socket.
• When tramming the rig with remote control, only the slow speed range is available.
• Oscillation forwards/backwards is controlled with the control lever S605.
• With the selector switch S620, oscillation of the tracks can be locked separately.

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Using winch

DANGER
Roll over hazard. Can cause severe injury or death. The
specified max. gradient angles (for drilling and tramming) are
not allowed to be exceeded when using winch.

• Winch unwinding/winding is controlled by turning the control lever S613 left/right while depressing
the push button at the top of the joystick S604.

Fasten the winch wire rope to a firm point uphill.

Make sure that the winch wire rope is not left under the ground
jack.

Never operate with less than three (3) rope coils remaining on
the winch drum.

• The wire rope tensions automatically is during unwinding when the control lever S613 is pushed
forwards while depressing the push button at the top of the joystick S604. The wire rope is kept
tight during tramming forwards.
• The wire rope tensions automatically during winding when the control lever S613 is pulled
backwards while depressing the push button at the top of the joystick S604. The wire rope is kept
tight during tramming backwards.
• The tension of the wire rope can be adjusted with a pressure relief valve located on the left side of
the rig, at the dust collector. A pressure gauge is provided for making adjustments.

4.2.7. Tramming to another drilling site

Before starting the engine, make ensure the tramming levers are in the middle position.
1. Start the engine as instructed earlier.
2. Move the boom to the tramming position.
3. Lift the rear jack up, if the rig is equipped with one.

Moving to the next hole

1. Lift the boom upwards.

2. Run the feed high enough to ensure that it does not hit the ground when you move the rig.
3. Select slow speed range with the switch S7 in the the right hand panel.

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4.3. Drilling instructions

4.3.1. Drilling safety considerations

Note all matters concerning safety.

Always check the drilling site visually before starting the

powerpack and starting to drill.

Make sure that all control levers are in themiddle position before
starting the powerpack.

Make sure that there are no unauthorized persons in the drilling

area before moving the boom or starting to drill.

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4.3.2. Principles of percussion drilling

Percussion drilling has four main functions:

• Percussion (P), which makes the drill bit pen-
etrate the rock.
• Feed (F), which keeps the drill bit in tight con- A
tact with the rock.
• Rotation (R), which turns the drill bit to a new
position before the next percussion.
• Flushing (A), which removes the cuttings and
cools the drilling equipment.

The percussion energy created by the rock drill

piston is transferred to the rock through the drill-
ing equipment.

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Percussion

Percussion refers to the rock drill piston's im-

pacting, reciprocating movement generated by
the hydraulics. The rock drill's shank transfers
the piston's percussion energy into the drill rod,
and the rod does the same through the drill bit
to the rock. The striking point is the point where
the piston hits the shank.
The percussion power is generated by the per-
cussion force, the percussion frequency, and
the drill bit’s penetration. The percussion power
is conveyed to the rock through the drilling
equipment. The percussion power can be di-
rectly controlled by using percussion pressure.
One of the basic issues in drilling is the energy
transfer capacity of the drilling equipment. Only
a certain maximum amount of kinetic energy
can be transferred using drilling equipment of a
certain size. When the equipment’s ability to
transfer energy is exceeded, equipment dam-
age increases rapidly.
The percussion power used depends on the
quality of the rock to be drilled. If the rock is soft,
a lower percussion pressure can be used. If the
rock is hard, a higher percussion pressure is
used.
Setting the percussion pressure always in-
volves a compromise between penetration rate
and equipment durability.

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Rotation

Rotation is the drill rod's rotation movement that

aims to move the drill bit buttons between per-
cussions. The hydraulic motor inside the rock
drill rotates the drill rod through a gearing.
The correct rotation speed depends on the form
and diameter of the drill bit, hole depth, rock
conditions, and the other main functions of drill-
ing.
Inadequate rotation speed causes energy loss
(the cuttings are ground too finely) and leads to
poor penetration.
Too high a rotation speed results in excessive
bit wear, since the rock is broken by rotation
rather than percussion. Excessive rotation
speed also leads to overtightening of threaded
connections.

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Flushing

Flushing means transferring the loose rock ma-

terial (cuttings) created in drilling away from the
drill hole. The other task of the flushing function
is to cool the structures of the rock drill and the
drilling equipment.
Poor flushing leads to low penetration (cuttings
are ground at the bottom of the hole), to short
drilling equipment service life (risk of rod jam-
ming is increased), and to rapid wear of the drill
bit.
Water flushing
Water flushing is a flushing method that binds
rock dust. Flushing is led to the rock drill's flush-
ing housing, from which it flows through the
shank to the drill rod, and onward through the
flushing holes in the drill bit to the drill hole.
Air flushing
The flushing air is carried to the bottom of the
hole through the rod hole and the holes in the
drill bit. The mix of flushing air and cuttings is
directed out of the hole through the space be-
tween the rod and the hole wall.
Water mist flushing (optional)
In water mist flushing, a certain amount of water
is sprayed into the flushing air. The amount of
water is adjusted according to the hole size,
drilling direction, and rock type.

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Feed

The feed movement means the rock drill's linear

movement on the feed.
The purpose of the feed is to keep the shank
tightly connected to the rock drill and the drill bit
in firm contact with the rock.
When the percussion pressure is increased, the
feed pressure must also be increased. The cor-
rect feed power depends on the percussion
pressure, rock conditions, hole depth, and the
size and type of the drilling equipment.
Broken rock should be drilled using low percus-
sion pressure and low feed pressure.
The correct feed pressure can be determined by
observing and listening.
OBSERVE the following, which should be
present:
• Constant progressive movement of the rock
drill (the drill carriage should not shake)
• Constant rotation of the rock drill (constant
rpm)
• Tight shank connection (the connection must
not overheat / turn blue / emit smoke)
• Constant penetration

LISTEN for the following:

• Constant drilling sound (no rattling or shaking
sounds)

Excessive feed power does not increase pene-

tration. It only increases drill bit wear, causes
irregularity in the drilled holes, and bends the
rod, causing unusually high rotation pressures.
Inadequate feed power leads to loss of contact
between the drill bit and the rock. This causes
the percussion energy to be reflected back to
the drilling equipment, causing damage to the
equipment, the rock drill, and the drill carriage.

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4.3.3. Shank lubrication

The purpose of shank lubrication is to lubricate the rotation mechanism and shank of the rock drill.
The pump unit pumps oil to the rock drill through the plastic tube inside the compressed air tube. The
compressed air distributes the oil to the lubrication points.

P T

1. Oil tank
2. Pump unit
3. Air
Flawless operation of shank lubrication is essential. Inadequate
operation quickly causes serious damage on the rock drill.

The operating panel has a green and a red indicator light. The green light indicates that shank
lubrication is operational. The red light indicates a malfunction in shank lubrication and, at the same
time, the drilling control lever returns to its middle position. The red light also indicates low oil level
in the oil tank, but in this case, the drilling control lever is not returned to its center position.

4. Shank lubrication working green indicator light

H93 4 5. Shank lubrication disturbance (stops drilling) or shank lubrication oil
level low, red indicator light

5
H94

Always make sure that the shank lubrication oil you use meets
the specifications. Choose correct oil viscosity according to
ambient temperature.

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4.3.4. Drill steel

Shank
The percussion energy and rotation torque are
transferred to the drilling equipment through the
shank.
Coupling sleeve
Sleeves are used to connect the extension rods
together.

Extension rod
The extension rod has an identical thread in
both ends. The rod length is usually 10–20 feet
(300–600 cm).
MF rod
MF rods have a male thread in one end and a
female thread in the other. The lengths are as
with extension rods.
Tube equipment
The tube equipment is threaded as the exten-
sion rods are. The tube equipment features a
large flushing hole. Guide tubes are used for
difficult rock conditions.
Drill bits
The button bit is the most common drill bit type.
It has a good penetration rate, and it is durable
and easy to sharpen. There are various types of
button drill bits, each suited to different rock
conditions.

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1 1 1

2
2
3

3
3
5

6 4

1. Shank 1. Shank 1. Shank

2. Coupling sleeve 2. MF rod 2. MF rod
3. Extension rod 3. MF rod 3. Guide tube
4. Coupling sleeve 4. Drill bit 4. Drill bit
5. Extension rod
6. Drill bit

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4.3.5. Replacing the drill bit

Do not position yourself in front of the drill rod when replacing

the drill bit!

1. Turn the flushing on.

2. Use percussion to rattle the bit against the rock until the threads open.
3. Turn the feed forward to the indicated position.

4. Run the feed slightly forward so that the drill bit comes out of the suction head.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Unscrew the drill bit. When removing the drill bit, remember that it is very heavy.
7. Screw the new drill bit in place. Use thread grease.

4.3.6. Loading drill rods into casette

• Position the boom/feed into almost horizontal position.

• Clean the rod threads.
• Place a rod and its sleeve between the Pito jaws and close the jaws.
• Run the rock drill forwards and thread the shank into the sleeve.
• Open the jaws a little, and run the rock drill so far backwards that the rod still is between the jaws.
• Move the grippers to the drilling centre and close the gripper jaws to guide the rod (do not grip it
with the jaws).
• Run the rock drill further backwards, to a position where the rod can be taken into the cassette
without hitting upper or lower end structures.
• Close the gripper jaws, and thread the shank out of the drill rod sleeve.
• Move the grippers to the cassette and open the jaws.
• You can load six drill rods into the cassette as described above.

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4.3.7. Positioning and support

The tramming levers must be kept in the middle position during

drilling. Make sure that nobody touches the levers.

• Positioning is started by running the feed up-

wards with the feed transfer cylinder to bring the
boom’s point of support as far down as possible.

• Positioning is first done close to the intended

angle without pressing the stinger against the
ground. The angle is left a little short of the de-
sired position because the angle will change
when the feed is driven down and the rig is sup-
ported into the drilling position. Final positioning
is done with feed transfer to place sufficient
weight on the stinger. Note that on an inclined
site the feed must be on the downhill side.

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• If the boom position changes when the stinger
is down, you should always use two movements
simultaneously to correct the positioning. This
is to avoid unnecessary stresses on the drilling
equipment
• The drilling rig has correct final position when it
has three points of support. One of the points is
the stinger and the other ones are either the
ends of the tracks or the rear jack together with
one of the tracks.

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4.3.8. Collaring

• Run the drill bit close to the ground surface.

• Close the Pito jaws. They act as rod centralizer.
• Lift the movable suction head up, if necessary, to see the drill bit during collaring.
• During collaring half flushing can be used (S18). During drilling maximum flushing has to be used

Start the collaring in the following order:

1. Rotation. Rotation is started by moving the joystick left; rotation speed increases as the joystick
is moved further to the left.
2. Percussion. Half--power percussion starts simultaneously with rotation, when the joystick is
moved to the left. Flushing will also start if the switch S18 is not in the middle position.
3. Feed. Feed starts when the joystick is pushed forwards; feed speed increases as the joystick is
pushed further forward. When the joystick is pushed far enough, it will lock into the drilling position
and percussion--feed follow--up starts. Locking is released by pressing the button S20 (4).

Before collaring, the drilling conditions are selected with the switches S17, S18, S23, S24 and S46
in the left panel.

S23 S46
9
1

10
2
11
3

S17
4

S18 12
5

13
6

14

S24 15
7

1. Percussion-feed follow-up off = max. percussion, indicator light goes on

2. Percussion-feed follow-up on

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3. Forced flushing if S18 is ON
4. Flushing control automatics on
5. Flushing control automatics off
6. Power extractor on
7. Anti-jamming automatics on (rotation pressure)
8. Anti-jamming automatics off
9. Suction off
10. Dust collector on / off
11. Dust collector on = indicator light goes on
12. Blow-down automatics, if dust collector (S46) is on, max. flushing
13. Blow-down automatics off and flushing off
14. Blow down automatics, if dust collector (S46) is on, half flushing
15. The switch S18 is used for selecting flushing pressure (max./off/half). Flushing starts with
percussion pressure switch or switch S23.

4.3.9. Drilling

Feed pressure is adjusted with the pressure relief valve in the cabin..3
With underfeed, the rock drill and the feed chain tend to shake. With considerable underfeed, the
drilling noise becomes clinking because of loosened rod string joints.
With overfeed, the rock drill and the feed chain jerk forwards. Considerable overfeed may cause hole,
or even drill rod, bending.
Both underfeed and overfeed cause heating of rod string joints and damage the threads.
Watch during drilling that the drill cuttings are flushed out properly.
If necessary, clear the hole by running the rock drill back and forth with forced flushing switched on.
Observe flushing air pressure during drilling. A rise in the pressure usually means a blocked drill bit
(flushing does not clear the hole). If the amount of cuttings coming out decreases or stops completely,
drilling should be continued cautiously, making sure that the flushing is working. Run the rock drill
upwards preferably without percussion.

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Drilling parameters

The relation between percussion pressure, feed force, and rotation speed and their correct setting
depend on the type of rock and the hole diameter. The drilling parameters must always be adjusted
when drilling conditions change. The following tables present basic pressures and some typical cases
of incorrect parameter adjustment and the resulting symptoms. Use the table to make adjustments.

1 2 3 4 5

1. Percussion
2. Rotation
3. Feed
4. Flushing
5. Stabilizer (optional)

DX500 HL 510 Percussion Rotation Feed Flushing

Collaring 90-100 bar 40 bar 30-50 bar 4-9 bar
Drilling 130-160 bar 40-60 bar 80-110 bar 4-9 bar

DX650 HL 650 Percussion Rotation Feed Flushing

Collaring 100 bar 40 bar 30-50 bar 4-9 bar
Drilling 130-170 bar 40-60 bar 80-110 bar 4-9 bar

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DX700 HL 710 Percussion Rotation Feed Flushing
Collaring 80 bar 40 bar 30-50 bar 4-9 bar
Drilling 130-170 bar 40-60 bar 80-120 bar 4-9 bar

DX780 HL 800 Percussion Rotation Feed Flushing

Collaring 80 bar 40 bar 30-50 bar 4-9 bar
Drilling 130-180 bar 40-60 bar 80-120 bar 4-9 bar

DX800 HL 800 Percussion Rotation Feed Flushing

Collaring 80bar 40 bar 30-50 bar 4-9 bar
Drilling 130-190 bar 40-60 bar 80-120 bar 4-9 bar

Percussion

FAULT SYMPTOMS
Too high percussion • Need to increase feed force.
pressure • Shortened life of rock drill and drilling equipment
• Hydraulic oil overheating.
• Increased risk of drill rod sticking..
Too low percussion • Decreased penetration rate. (When drilling into soft rock, the best pene-
pressure tration rate and longest drilling equipment life is reached with lower per-
cussion pressure than when drilling hard rock.)

Rotation

FAULT SYMPTOMS
Too high rotation speed • Fast wear of outer edge of drill bit (risk of anti--tapered bit).
• Fine--grained drill cuttings.
• Wear of rock drill and rotation mechanism components.
Too low rotation speed • Uneven rotation of drill rod.
• Decreased penetration rate.
• Increased stresses on drill rod and rotation mechanism.

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Feed

FAULT SYMPTOMS
Too high feed force • Sticking rotation (rotation pressure fluctuates).
• Increased rotation torque (rotation pressure rises), causing overload on
drilling equipment and rotation mechanism of rock drill.
NOTE! Increase in rotation pressure can also be caused by
drill rod bending or other abnormal resistance to rotation.
• Bending of drill rod, faster wear of centralizers and chuck, increased risk
of piston striking shank at an angle.
• Changed sound of rock drill.
NOTE! INCREASING THE FEED FORCE OVER A CERTAIN
LIMIT DOES NOT INCREASE PENETRATION RATE.
Too low feed force • Rock drill jumps and shakes (clinking sound).
• Front end of chuck and coupling sleeve of drill rod wear faster.
• Faces of rock drill body wear faster (maintenance intervals are short-
ened).
• Penetration rate decreases. Rock drill is not in correct position when pis-
ton strikes. Only a small proportion of impact force is transmitted to rock.
• Life of drilling equipment is shortened (great tensile stresses on drilling
equipment).

Flushing

FAULT SYMPTOMS
Too low flushing pres- • Increased risk of jamming.
sure • Lower penetration rate.
• Fine--grained drill cuttings.
Too high flushing pres- • Drill bit wear increases.
sure. • Diesel engine of drill rig is overloaded.

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4.3.10. Adding drill rods

1. When the extension sleeve comes close to the

Pito jaws, open them sufficiently to make room
for the sleeve.

2. Lighten up feed when the lower edge of the

sleeve is at the upper edge of Pito.
3. When the sleeve is between the jaws, stop
drilling.

4. If the thread is not yet open, hammer the rod

against the hole bottom by moving the drilling
joystick to the right while pressing button 2
(S22) until the thread opens. 2

5. Close the Pito jaws.

6. Thread the shank out of the sleeve.

7. Run the rock drill to the rear position with fast

feed; pull the joystick backwards and press the
button 1 (S21).
1

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8. Close the gripper jaws.

9. Spray grease to the threads.

10. Move the rod to the drilling centre.

11. Run the rock drill to the extension sleeve and

thread the shank into the sleeve.

12. Open the upper gripper jaws; at the same time

pressure is released from the lower gripper
jaws (i.e. the lower jaws do not grip the rod,
they only guide it).

13. Thread the lower thread of the rod to the

sleeve in the Pito jaws.

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14. Open the gripper jaws completely.

15. Move the grippers from the drilling centre to the

cassette.

16. Close the gripper jaws.

17. Open the Pito jaws.

18. Continue drilling.

19. Close the Pito jaws when the rod sleeve has
passed the jaws.

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4.3.11. Ending drilling

1. When the hole is near the specified depth,

lighten up feed.
2. Stop drilling.

3. If the threads are not yet loosened, hammer

the rod string against the hole bottom by
moving the drilling joystick to the right while
depressing the button 2 (S22) until the threads
loosen.

4. Retract the rod string until the sleeve of the first

joint is at the Pito jaws.

5. Close the Pito jaws to guide the sleeve (sleeve

must be free between the jaws).

6. Open the gripper jaws.

7. Move the grippers to the drilling centre.

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8. Close the gripper jaws.

9. Tighten the rod extension sleeve thread to the

rock drill shank.

10. Open the upper gripper jaws; at the same time

pressure is released from the lower gripper
jaws (i.e. the lower jaws do not grip the rod,
they only guide it).

11. Close the Pito jaws.

12. Open the rod string joint at Pito, using

threading function.
13. Make sure that the rod is at a height from
where it can be moved into the cassette.

14. Close the gripper jaws.

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15. Thread the shank out of the sleeve.

16. Move the grippers from the drilling centre to the

cassette.

• Dismantle the whole rod string as described above.

• To make sure that the lower threads do not open when the rod string is pulled up, you can push the
drilling joystick into the rotating position.
• Avoid pulling the drill bit through the suction head as this might damage the rubber sealings.
• Lift the feed cautiously up to avoid caving--in of the hole.

4.3.12. Turning the feed to horizontal drilling

1. Turn the upper carriage in line with the tracks.

2. Run the rock drill and the feed to the extreme forward position.
3. Move the boom forwards to the position shown below.

Make sure that the feed remains front heavy, i.e. its centre of
NOTE!
gravity is forward of the point x.

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Turning to horizontal drilling to right

1. Remove the screw (1) and the washer (2) from the lower end of the pin at the piston rod end of
the swing cylinder.

Keep the feed stinger against the ground to make sure that the
feed cannot move.

2. Move the feed swing cylinder so that there is no load on the pin.

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3. Remove the sleeve (3) using an M 24 screw as an extractor. Pull the pin (4) out from below and
drive the sleeve (5) off upwards from below.

a 5

4. Drive the piston rod forwards up to the ear (a) for horizontal drilling, and insert the pin. Tighten to
the specified torque of 290 Nm.
5. Lift the stinger up from the ground.
6. Turn the feed to the horizontal drilling position by driving the swing cylinder inwards.

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4.3.13. Flushing control automatics

The purpose of flushing automatics is to prevent the drill rods from jamming when drilling through a
layer of clay, for instance. The system monitors the amount of air flowing through the drill bit. If the
air flow decreases sufficiently (bit blocked), feed reverses and lifts up the rod string until the air flow
returns to normal.

1 1 1

2 2 2
3 3 3

Figure: Operation of flushing automatics

1. Rotation
2. Flushing
3. Feed
4. Sticky layer in rock

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5. OPERATOR´S MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

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5. OPERATOR´S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

5.1. Routine checks before starting the engine

Points to check before starting engine

• Walk around inspection. 2
• Check engine oil (1). The oil level must be be-
tween ”add” and ”full” marks.
• Check engine coolant level (2), tightness of ra-
diator hoses and connections.
• Check tightness and condition of v--belts (3).
5
• Drain water separator (4).
• Check water pump for leaks.
• Check oil level in transfer gear (5). The oil level
should be between the dipstick markings.

34
3
1

• Check the hydraulic oil level.

• Check the fuel amount.

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Points to check before starting engine

• Check compressor oil level.

• Check oil level in shank lubricator.

• Check feed chain tightness and condition.

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Points to check before starting engine

• Check visually mounting between carriage /

rock drill. Bolts A, B, C.
• If bolt(s) are loosen or broken see Maintenance
manual.

2 1 3

• Check visually flushing housing bolts 4 pcs.

4
• If bolt(s) are loosen or broken see Maintenance
manual.

• Check percussion hour meter reading.

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Points to check before starting engine
15...35 mm

• Check track tension. The track is correctly ad-

justed when the upper stretch slack is 15--35
mm.

• Check air suction hoses and connections.

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5.2. Routine checks before operating the rig

Points to check when engine is running

Check compressor temperature
Check coolant temperature (1)
Check engine oil pressure (2). Pressure should
be 3-4 bar.

1 2

Check tramming lights.

Check the working lights.

S13 S14

Check the function of the gauges.

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Points to check when engine is running
Check operation of shank lubrication.

Check the operation of emergency stop switches

and buzzer.

Check service indicators of compressor and en-

gine air filters.

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Points to check when engine is running

Water separator / fuel filter:
- Check the reading of the gauge when the
engine is running at full speed.
- Replace the filter element when the needle
is between 7 and 8 (inHG).
- Never let the engine run when the reading
is over 9!

Check compressor oil filter service indicator (1).

Check condition of dust collector filters.

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Points to check when engine is running
Check flushing housing seal leakage control
drain holes (1). 1 1
Check during drilling.

Check possible oil leaks.

Check during drilling.

Check that the rig has no oil leaks.

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6. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

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6. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

6.1. Seat adjustment

Adjust the position of the seat and armrest panels to suit you.

4
2 3

5
6

Figure: Seat adjustments.

1 Distance adjustment
2 Backward tilt adjustment
3 Forward tilt adjustment
4 Backrest tilt adjustment
5 Dampening adjustment
6 Turning the seat
7 Seat heating switch Optional

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Adjusting the armrest panels

3
4

Figure: Armrest adjustments

1 Height adjustment of the armrest

panel
2 Width adjustment
3 Tilt adjustment
4 Armrest forward–backward The armrest can be adjusted forward and backward by
adjustment. opening the small knurled thumb screw.
The height adjustment (1) of the armrest panels can be locked. Other adjustments can´t be locked.

6.2. Towing

Always exercise great caution when towing.

Make sure that the brakes of the towing vehicle are in proper
condition and that they are efficient enough to stop both
vehicles in an emergency.

Do not try to start the rig by towing.

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6.3. Releasing the brakes

If the rig is to be towed, the driving motors must be disconnected. Before doing so, make sure that
the rig cannot move by itself.
Note that the brake releasing procedures must be done on both driving gears.
When the brakes have been released, a rigid towing bar must be used. The max. towing speed for
the rig’s is 3.5 km/h.
When the driving motors are disconnected, the rig has no
brakes.

Before disconnecting themotors (brakes), connect the rig to the

towing vehicle.

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6.3.1. Rexroth and Mottrol final drives

Before disconnecting the rig from the towing vehicle, the

driving gears must be reconnected.

2 2 1

You need a 13 mm spanner to remove and fasten the screws.

The tightening torque of the screws is 20 Nm.
1. Remove the two hex. head screws (1) from the cover (2).
2. Remove the cover (2), turn it upside down, and fasten it back with the screws (1) as shown.

Note that after these procedures oil level must be checked and oil must be added if needed.

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6.3.2. Trasmital final drives

You might lose some oil when opening the cover.

Before disconnecting the rig from the towing vehicle, the
driving gears must be reconnected.

1. Open the cover with 22 mm hex socket

wrench.

2. Pull out the 1st stage sun gear with a help of

M6 bolt.

3. Close the cover with 22 mm hex socket

wrench.

Note that after these procedures oil level must be checked and oil must be added if needed.

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6.4. Transporting the rig

Move the boom and the feed to the tramming position before
driving the rig onto a transport wagon. Never exceed the
specified gradient angles.

Max. 20˚

• Suitable access ramps must be used when driving the rig onto and off transport wagon. Driving
must always be done on level ground.
• When driving over the ramps, use oscillation and boom movements to balance the rig.
• Always use low speed and observe special caution when coming from the ramps to the platform.
• Before transporting, lower the boom down and firmly support the feed against the platform.
• Lock the oscillation valve.
• Fasten the rig to the platform from the boom and both ends of the tracks with strong straps and
chains so that the rig cannot shift during transporting.

When planning the transporting route, keep in mind the rig’s

dimensions.

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6.5. Lifting methods and lifting points

Always respect the law and all the local safety regulations in
lifting work.

Keep in mind the total weight of the rig, given in the technical
data of these instructions.

3000

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The lifting points (three) have been marked with hook symbols.

• The lifting device used must be of the correct type and have sufficient lifting capacity. The rig or
parts of it must not be lifted with any devices that are not specifically designed for lifting purposes.
Do not use, for instance, a loader for lifting.
• You must always know the exact weight of the load, and never exceed the lifting capacity specified
by the manufacturer of the lifting device.
• The lifting routes should be planned so that the load is not moved over persons or such places
where persons may be present.
• Make sure that the lifting equipment are in proper condition.÷
• The wire ropes and chains used for lifting must be checked regularly. Damaged wire ropes and
chains must be marked clearly and discarded at once.
• Lift the load only a few centimetres at first to make sure that it is properly fastened and in balance.
Do not continue lifting until you are sure of proper fastening and balance.
• Never wind the ropes and chains around the hook of the hoist. The lifting ropes and chains must
be fastened according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

INCORRECT CORRECT

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6.5.1. Centre of gravity

Centre of gravity with boom arm cylinder in maximum length and arm in horizontal position and the
feed against the transport support.

1350

1200

1100

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6.6. Welding of the rig

Never repair a boom or boom components or cylinders by

welding.

There are electrical / electronic components which could

damage when welding the rig. The following proceduremust be
followed when welding on the rig.

1. Stop the engine. Turn the switched power to the STOP position.
2. Open the main switch.
3. Disconnect the J1/P1 and J2/P2 connectors from the ECM. Move the harness to a position that
will not allow the harness to accidentally move back and make contact with any of the ECM pins.
ECM is beside the diesel engine.
4. Connect the welding ground cable directly to the part that will be welded. Place the ground cable
as close as possible to the weld in order to reduce the possibility of welding current damage to
bearings, hydraulic components, electrical / electronic components, and ground straps.
5. Protect the wiring harness from welding debris and spatter.
6. Use standard welding practices to weld the materials.

J1/P1

J2/P2

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6.7. Storage

Storage conditions:

The temperature of the storage location should

be +0 °C…35 °C. The rig must be protected
against direct sunlight and rain.
NOTE! The relative humidity of the air
C F
30 86
must be below 90%.
20 68
10 50
0 32
max 90 %

Rig

• Wash the rig if it has been in use or has been transported by sea. Use high-pressure steam washing.
• Empty the water circuit and blow some anti-freeze agent into it (an anticorrosive agent).
• Lubricate the rig (all greasing points).
• Lift the rig with the jacks.
• Tilt the feed's front end downward.
• Empty the rock drill's pressure accumulators and prominently hang a sign to this effect (the pressure
accumulators must be filled before the drilling rig is used).
• All hydraulic cylinder piston rods must be protected with grease.
• Empty the water separator.
• Change all lubricants and fluids, which may have deteriorated in use.
• Protect all electrical devices from corrosion so that there will be no contact failures.

Use a protective substance (e.g., order number 867 430 49) to spray the following points:
- coupling box connections
- screw terminals of the multi-pole switches
- battery terminals

Use protective grease (order number 867 429 89) to protect the following objects:
- multi-pole switch coupling contacts
- contacts of the connecting caps of magnetic valves, pressure switches, and corresponding parts
(fill the caps with grease)

Ensure that the storage space does not collect water, that the
humidity will not become too high, and that the location is
otherwise protected from the elements.

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6.8. Operating in cold wheather

If the temperature is below 0_C, clear off ice from all steps and handles on the rig.
Note the instructions for engine cold start in the section on starting the diesel engine.
To warm up the hydraulic oil, turn the switch S6 on roof panel to the position for hydraulic oil heating.
Turn the switch back to the middle position when the oil has warmed up.
The speed of the oil cooler blower is adjustable. It may be advisable to lower the blower rotating speed
during winter.
A diesel fuel heater for warming up engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and cabin temperature is available
as an option.
In cold conditions, it is necessary to warm up engine coolant and hydraulic oil before starting.

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

FAULT POSSIBLE REASON / CHECK

Tramming from cabin does not work.11373 1. Cabin door is open. Tramming from cabin
works only when door is closed.
2. Switch (S7) on right hand panel is in remote
control position.
Drilling does not work. 1. Drilling safety wire is pulled or wire is loose
(the indicator light goes on). See also adjust-
ing instruction of wire.
2. Switch (S7) on right hand panel is in remote
control position.
Rotation and percussion do not work.11. 1. Rotation speed adjusting valve (11) is too
much open.
Flushing does not start. 1. Switch S18 on left hand panel is in middle po-
sition.
2. If half flushing is selected by switch S18 and
half flushing valve (10) is too much open.
Engine stops or engine does not start.. 1. Cable plug of the remote control panel is dis-
connected.
Percussion does not work. 1. Percussion on / off switch (3) of drilling control
joy stick has been depressed
Drilling control joy stick does not lock in drilling 1. Disturbance in shank lubrication oil flow. Indi-
position. cator light (H94) goes on.
2. Shank lubrication disturbance (stops drilling)
or shank lubrication oil level low, red indicator
light
Ignition current does not go on. 1. Main switch (1) is disconnected.
2. Main fuse (2) has gone off.

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