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RIKOTUS AXERA

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

SANDVIK TAMROCK SECOMA S.A.

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B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
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B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE 5
1/1 INTENDED TO USE 5

1/2 RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS 5

1/3 COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE 6

2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13
2/1 OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13

2/2 MAIN SAFETY HAZARDS IN USE OR MAINTENANCE WORK 14

2/3 TYPE PLATE 15

2/4 GRADIENT ANGLE 15

2/5 MACHINE IN TRAMMING POSITION AND PARKING 16

2/6 DANGER AREAS 17

2/6/1 DANGER AREA WHEN TRAMMING 17
2/6/2 DANGER AREA WHEN DRILLING 18

2/7 MANNERS AND CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE RIG SHOULD NOT BE USED. 19

2/8 NOISE LEVEL AND NOISE EMISSION 19

2/9 ACCELERATION VALUE 19

2/10 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 19

2/11 FIRE PREVENTION 20

2/11/1 REFILLING FUEL 20

2/12 EMERGENCY STOPS, MAIN SWITCHES AND EMERGENCY BRAKES 21

3 CHECKS AND INSTRUCTIONS 23

3/1 ASSEMBLY AND CHECKING OF A NEW MACHINE 23

3/2 ROUTINE CHECKS BEFORE STARTING A SHIFT 24

3/3 CENTRALIZED LUBRICATION SYSTEM 32

3/4 ELECTRIC BOX PANEL 33

3/5 TRAMMING COMPARTMENT 34

3/6 BOOM MOVEMENTS 38

3/7 DRILLING COMPARTMENT 39

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4 TRAMMING 44
4/1 STARTING THE ENGINE 44

4/2 EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TEST 46

4/3 MOVING THE MACHINE 46

4/4 PARKING THE MACHINE 48

5 DRILLING 49
5/1 SETTING-UP THE MACHINE IN THE DRIFT 49

5/2 COLLARING A HOLE 50

5/3 NORMAL DRILLING 50

5/4 ROD UNCOUPLING 52

5/5 ENDING A SHIFT 52

6 TRANSPORTATION 53
6/1 TRANSPORTATION ON A PLATFORM 53

6/2 LIFTING THE MACHINE 54

6/3 STORING THE MACHINE 55

7 TECHNICAL DATA 56

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1 INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE
This manual provides instructions for the use and safe operation of a RIKOTUS AXERA machine.The
information contained in this manual must be studied and thoroughly assimilated before attempting to
operate this machine.

NOTE: Whenever FRONT, REAR, RIGHT and LEFT are mentioned throughout this
manual, it is assumed that the operator is standing at the rear of the machine (Engine
end) and looking toward the front (Boom end). Right and left DO NOT REFER to the
operator’s seat but refer to the right and left of the machine.

WARNING: It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the machine is in perfect

! working condition. At each machine start-up, a pre-start check list MUST be completed
even if the machine has been used earlier in the day. It is the operator who is at the
controls that will assume full responsibility if an accident or injury occurs.

1.1 Intended to use

RIKOTUS AXERA is intended for use in mining, preparation work and tunneling It is an independently
operating hydraulic rig that drills vertical, inclined and horizontal holes.

1.2 Recommended operating conditions

• Ambient temperature -30°C .... +50°C
• Maximum altitude from sea levelmax. 3000m
• Before use in exceptional conditions, contact Tamrock’s engineering department

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1.3 Components of the machine

A FRONT SECTION

FRONT SECTION

2 1

1. Rock drill
2. Feed
3. Boom
4. Front stabilizers

3
4

1. Rock drill

2
3 4

1.1 Pressure accumulator

1.2 Rotation motor
1.3 Flushing housing
1.4 Gear housing

2. Feed

4 3 2 1

2.1 Hose reel

2.2 Rock drill carriage
2.3 Feed cylinder, wire ropes
2.4 Centralizers

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3. Boom

3.1 Boom extension cylinder

1 3.2 Boom lift cylinder
3.3 Boom swing cylinder
3.4 Boom roll over rotary actuator
3.5 Feed swing rotary actuator
3.6 Feed tilt cylinder
6 5 4 2 3 3.7 Feed extension

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MIDDLE SECTION

MIDDLE SECTION

2 1 3

1. Tramming compartment
2. Drilling compartment
3. Air circuit components
4. Tramming power train

1. Tramming compartment
5 8
2 3

1.1 Steering wheel

1.2 Tramming control panel
1.3 Stabilizers and canopy controls
1.4 Tramming control pedals
1.5 Emergency brake push button
1 1.6 Operator seat
1.7 Auxiliary control panel

6
4

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2. Drilling compartment

4 1 4

2.1 Boom controls

3 2.2 Drilling controls
2.3 Drilling pressure adjustments
2.4 Gauges
5 2.5 Drilling switches
2.6 Emergency stop push button
3
2.7 Water flow adjustment (water flushing)

6 7 2

3. Air circuit components

2 1
3

3.1 Air compressor

3.2 Rock drill air oiler
3.3 Air/water separator

4. Tramming power train

4 5

4.1 Axles
4.2 Drive lines
4.3 Central gear box
4.4 Tramming hydraulic motor
4.5 Bolster

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REAR SECTION

REAR SECTION

5 6

1. Drilling hydraulic components

2. Diesel power pack
3. Water circuit component
4.Fuel tank
5. Electric cabinet
4 3 1 6. Air/oil cooler
7 2 7. Rear stabilizers

1. Drilling hydraulic components

5 3 1

1.1 Drilling hydraulic oil tank

1.2 Drilling high pressure oil filter
1.3 Drilling low pressure oil filter
1.4 Hydraulic oil filling pump
1.5 Drilling pump (coupled to diesel
4 engine)

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3. Water circuit components

4 3

3.1 Water supply connection

3.2 Water tank filling valve
3
3.3 Water pump
3.4 Water tank

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3. Diesel power pack

6
4
3

1 2.1 Diesel engine

2.2 Engine air filter
2.3 Exhaust gas purifier
2 2.4 Fuel tank
2.5 Fuel tank filling cap
5 7 2.6 Tramming pump
2.7 Drilling and tramming oil cooler

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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Operator safety instructions
WARNING: Operation, maintenance and adjustments are only allowed to persons
with specific training in operation and maintenance of the equipment. Read the
operating and maintenance instructions before using or servicing the equipment.
WARNING

WARNING: Plan your work carefully in advance to avoid possible accidents and
injuries. The operator must be familiar with the functions of the equipment before
taking it into use.
WARNING

WARNING: The operator must always wear required personal protection, such as
safety helmet, protective overall, safety boots, hearing protectors, safety goggles
etc.
WARNING
CAUTION: The drilling equipment must always be kept clean of oil and dirt. Service
operations should be carried out only when the rig is stopped.
Replace or repair faulty tools and equipment. Make sure that there are no unauthorized
CAUTION persons in the working area when you carry out service and repair work.

WARNING: If you have to weld the rig, disconnect the alternator cables or open the
main switch before starting to weld. Consider also the fire and explosion risk caused
- + - +
by welding. Make sure that the rig and its surroundings are clean and fire-safe.
WARNING

WARNING: The lubricator, the compressor air/oil receiver and any air receiver are
pressure vessels and they are no allowed to be repaired without proper
authorization.
WARNING

CAUTION: Always have a fire extinguisher at hand and learn how to use it.
Have the extinguisher inspected and serviced regularly according to the local regulations.

WARNING

WARNING: When operating in confined conditions the exhaust gases and dust must
be directed in such a way that they do not return to the working area and create a
hazard.
WARNING

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2.2 Main safety hazards in use or maintenance work

WARNING: Make sure that there are no unauthorized persons in the working area

! during drilling or tramming.

WARNING: The movements and rotation of components form danger areas (boom,
feed and drilling equipment).
MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS IN THE DANGER
AREAS.

WARNING: Keep an eye on the movement of the drilling equipment if you are
working near the rig.
Especially watch out for the rotating drill rod.
WARNING

WARNING: Hazardous boom movement.

Make sure that the boom is properly supported before servicing the hydraulic
system.

WARNING: Observe the balance of the rig.

Never exceed the specified inclination angles when parking, tramming or drilling.

WARNING: danger of slipping, tripping or falling.

Keep the ladders, steps, hand rails, handles and working platforms clean of oil, dirt
and ice.

WARNING: Danger of high pressure air streams. The air streams can cause serious
personal injuries.
Release the pressure before opening filling caps or pneumatic connections.

WARNING: Danger of high pressure oil jets.

High pressure oil jets can cause serious personal injuries.
Release the pressure in the hydraulic circuits before opening caps or connections.
WARNING

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2.3 Type plate

1 2

4
3

5 6 • 1- Machine name and type

• 2- Serial number
7 • 3- Diesel engine power
• 4- Electric input power
• 5- Electric voltage
• 6- Electric frequency
• 7- Total weight of the machine
• 8- Manufacturing date

2.4 Gradient angle

WARNING: The maximum gradient

! angle is 15°.

WARNING: The maximum side

slope angle is 5 °.

WARNING: On slippery surfaces,

! e.g. ice or smooth rock, safe

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

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2.5 Machine in tramming position and parking

• Boom extension must be fully retracted

• Boom must be in line with the machine axis.
• Lower the drill feed and boom as far as possible

WARNING: While tramming NEVER SWING THE BOOM.

- If needed SWING THE DRILL FEED -

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2.6 Danger areas

2.6.1 Danger area when tramming

! 5m

! ! Do not allow other personnel to stand in the area

shown beside.

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Never allow riders on any part of the machine.

Always sound the horn before starting the engine.

The operator must be attentive at any time and have

to stop the machine if a person is in the dangerous
area

! !
Keep hands, arms, legs and head completely inside
the tramming compartment.

Ensure that the machine is in perfect operating

condition.

! 5m

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2.6.2 Danger area when drilling

NO PERSONNEL ALLOWED

NO PERSONNEL ALLOWED

DURING DRILLING OPERATION, NEVER ALLOW PERSONNEL TO

!
STAND IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE DRILLING COMPARTMENT
AND THE ZONE BEING DRILLED.

A MACHINE SHOULD NEVER BE IN AN AREA THAT HAS NOT BEEN

CAREFULLY SCALED.

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2.7 MANNERS AND CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE RIG SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Risk factors for personnel:

! • Operator does not have sufficient training.

• Unauthorized person are present in the working area.
• Insufficient scaling of the working area.
• Exposition to gases in the drift.
• Safety systems are deficient or out of order.
• The field is charged.
• Transportation of persons.
• Use of the rig for lifting purposes.
• Inadequate ventilation.
• Inadequate lightning.
• Defective safety devices.

2.8 Noise level and noise emission

Noise level
The measurement of the noise emission and the noise level at the operator compartment have been
measured in accordance of the European Standard Drill Rig safety 89/392/EEC and changes of 91/
368/EEC AND 93/44/EEC.

Noise emission:100 db(A) the rockdrill in operation.

Level at the operator compartment: 98 db(A) the rockdrill in operation.

2.9 Acceleration value

The measurement of the acceleration value at the operator’s positions have been measured in
accordance of European Standard Drill Rigs - safety 89/392/EEC and changes of 91/368/EEC and 93/
44/EEC.

Acceleration value does not exceed 0.5 m/s2

2.10 Safety equipment

WARNING: 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(s)
• Emergency stop buttons
• Safety and protection devices

WARNING: Always check the emergency/park brake efficiency prior to move the
machine.

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2.11 Fire prevention

!
• Keep the machine clean at all times, especially from fuel, grease, oil rags and paper.
• Wash the machine regularly.
• Check fire extinguishers and/or fire prevention equipment daily to ensure that they are
in perfect working order.
• Keep electric components and wiring in good condition.
• The filling of tanks must be carried out in a well-ventilated area.
• The control and recharging of batteries must be carried out in a well-ventilated area.

2.11.1 Refilling fuel

The following precautions must be observed when replenishing fuel:
• Do not fill fuel tank when the engine is running.
• Take care not to spill fuel on hot surfaces.
• Fuel filling should be done in a well ventilated space.
• Smoking, open flame and sparks are dangerous when the fuel tank is being filled.
• Wipe off spilled fuel before starting the engine.
• Keep the fuel replenishing pipe in contact with the fuel tank or arrange earthing to prevent sparking
caused by static electricity.

WARNING: Smoking during filling or control operations is forbidden.

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2.12 Emergency stops, main switches and emergency brakes

WARNING: Always ensure free access to the emergency stops.

! WARNING: check the operation of the emergency stops prior to use the machine.

When any of the emergency stop button is depressed, the Diesel engine and all power packs stops at
once.

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS

AT TRAMMING COMPARTMENT AT DRILLING COMPARTMENT

EMERGENCY STOP
PUSH BUTTON

EMERGENCY STOP
PUSH BUTTON

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EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKES

EMERGENCY / PARK BRAKE

PUSH BUTTON When tramming in emergency situation:
• Release the accelerator pedal
• Depress the emergency/parking brakes red
button.

! WARNING: The machine is featured

with a safety brake system that
applies the brakes automatically
when there is a sudden drop in the
pressure of the braking circuit.
As the machine may come to an
abrupt halt, the operator must be correctly
seated and attentive at all times.

TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS AND

STANDING UP WHILE TRAMMING IS STRICTLY
FORBIDEN.

BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCHES

OFF
Two switches are available to cut off the battery.

ON One situated at the operator compartment and

the other near the electric cabinet.

CAUTION

CAUTION: So as to prevent the alternator to be

damaged, stop the engine prior to turn the battery
switch to the «OFF» position.

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3 CHECKS AND INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Assembly and checking of a new machine
If the machine is delivered disassembled, please pay special attention to the following points:
• The assembly site must be properly equipped (cleanliness, good lighting, lifting equipment, etc...).
• The assembly operation must be done by qualified personnel.
• Check that all components are delivered.
• Fasten all bolts and connections properly.
• Observe cleanliness when installing hydraulic hoses to prevent particles to enter in the hydraulic
circuit.
• Lubricate all greasing points.
• Wash the machine before using it.

VISUAL CHECKING OF A NEW MACHINE

CENTRAL ARTICULATION
LOCKING BAR Check for:
• Possible transportation damage.
• Tyre pressure and condition.
• All oil and fuel levels.

CAUTION: Remove the central

articulation locking bar before moving
the machine.
CAUTION
WARNING: All electric safety

! devices must be thoroughly

checked prior to attempt to start
the machine.
WARNING: The rock drill
Locking bar
accumulators must be inflated with
in locking position
NITROGEN (N2).

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3.2 Routine checks before starting a shift

WARNING: Report any damage or faulty components immediately and do not use the
! machine.

PINS

1 2

TYPE A:
• Lock plate 2 must be in contact to the
support 1.
• Fastening screws in place and tighten.

1
TYPE B
• Fastening bolt 1 in place and tighten.

TYPE C
• Fastening bolt 1 in place and tighten.

HOSES, FITTINGS AND HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS

When moving around the machine, look for hydraulic damages
• Hoses condition
• Fittings and connections
• Detect and notice hydraulic leakages

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ENGINE

AIR FILTERS
• Every day, expel dust from the pre-filter
dust collector (cyclone type).
• Make sure that the clogging caution light
is off while the engine is running (see
page 35).
• If the clogging caution light indicator turns
on, it calls for filter element replacement.
• Check the hose between the filter and the
engine intake manifold for fraying cracks
and damaged clamps.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• Ensure that the engine oil is between the
minimum and the maximum level marks on
the dipstick.

WATER SEPARATOR / FUEL HEATING FILTER

• Open the drain to evacuate contaminants
and water.
• Close the drain.

Drain

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WHEELS

2 3 1

• Visually check tyres 1, look for damages.

• Make sure the nuts 2 are correctly tighten
• Make sure the lock ring 3 is correctly in
place.

HYDRAULIC TANKS

TRAMMING HYDRAULIC TANK

• Make sure that the hydraulic oil level is
above the minimum mark (1) of the sight
glass.

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2
1

DRILLIING HYDRAULIC TANK

• Make sure that the hydraulic oil level is
above the minimum mark (1) of the sight
glass.
• If needed fill up the tank to the maximum
3 mark using the hand pump (2).
• Fast filling plug (3) system wiggins.

COMPRESSOR

• The clogging indicator (1) should be in

2 the green zone.
4
1 • A clogging indicator in the red zone, calls
3 for filter element (2) replacement.
• Check air inlet components, and inlet
hoses for loose clamps and cracks in hose.

3 - Air circuit pressure

--> must stay between 3 bar and 8 bar (while
running)
4 - Compressor oil temperature
--> (must stay under 100° c)

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• First stop the compressor, and make sure

that the receiver is pressureless. Blow-out
the air circuit after stopping; then wait 15
minutes.
• Remove the level dipstick and check the
oil level in the compressor.
Oil filling
• Remove the oil filling plug and add oil up
Level dipstick to the top mark of dipstick.
• Screw the filling plug and the dipstick in
their place.
• Start the air compressor again and stop it
after a few time, then repeat the previously
described operation to adjust the oil level.

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ROCK DRILL OILER

1 2

• Read the gauge 1 and be sure there is no

pressure remaining in the air circuit.
3
• Open slowly the hand valve 3 to drain the
condensed water.
• Open the cap 2, This cap includes a
dipstick. Pull it up, check the rock drill
lubrication oil level.
• Once a week, drain all remaining oil, fill
up with new rock drill oil.

AIR/WATER SEPARATOR

1
• First stop the air compressor.
• Open the bleeding valve of the air water
seoarator (1) to remove the condensed
water.
• Close the bleeding valve before starting
the compressor.

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DRILL FEED AND BOOM

4 4 2 1 • Ensure that the rock drill cradle (1) guide

shoes are correctly positioned and tightly
in place.
• The rock drill/flushing head assembly (2)
must be correctly fastened on its cradle
and screws and nuts must be tightened at
the recommended torque (See rock drill
3
maintenance booklet).
• Ensure that the feed rails (3) are in good
condition and free of dirt which could
obstruct the drilling and bolting movements
(wash them if necessary).
• There must be no missing or loose nuts
and screws.
• Check condition of pulleys and cable.
• Check condition of centralizers (4).
• Check all the hoses for fraying or wear.

NOTE: The hoses must be kept under the

protection of their spiral sheath.

• Check and grease all pins and pulleys.

NOTE: Do not grease the rails.

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WATER SUPPLY

1 Check the water tank level (4)

Connect to water supply (1)

Open the ball valve (2) and fill the tank (3) with
water

The mine water supply pressure must stay

between 3 bar and 14 bar.

NOTE: A lack of water or a loss of water pres-

sure stops may disrupt all drilling operations.

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3.3 Centralized lubrication system

Greasing process:
The Centralized lubrication system feeds with grease the multiple greasing points taking place at
articulations of the RIKOTUS AXERA.
The grease is supplied to the articulations from a general grease feed block and through dividers that
share grease to each articulation.
To keep the lubrication system efficient, it is imperative to respect the following lubrication schedule:

Every day: Three greasing hand pump stroke at each grease nipple on the
general grease feed block situated as shown on the photo.
Greasing:
Connect a grease hand pump at the grease nipple adaptor and inject grease.
CAUTION: It is important to use a clean grease pump filled with a new grease cartridge.
Always clean the grease nipple adaptor before connecting the pump.

GENERAL GREASE FEED BLOCK

Every day:
Three greasing hand pump stroke
at each grease nipple

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3.4 Electric box panel

Diesel engine drilling mode Diesel engine tramming mode Percussion

hourmeter hourmeter hourmeter

Not used
Not used

Not used
Not used Engine coolant
fluid level

Tramming oil level Drilling oil level

caution light caution light

Engine temperature Not used

caution light
Engine oil pressure H.P. percussion filter
caution light caution light (clogging)

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3.5 Tramming compartment

EMERGENCY/PARKING Auxiliary control panel

BRAKE VALVE
Tramming charge pressure gauge
Stabilizers and canopy
Tramming control panel control valves

Engine accelerator pedal

Service brake pedal

EMERGENCY/ PARKING BRAKES

Pull = Brake released

• Ensure that the red button of the brake valve is

in the "BRAKE APPLIED" position.
Push = Brake applied
To activate the brakes, push the red button.

WARNING: Memorize the location of this brake

valve in order to be able to activate it rapidly in
case of emergency.

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TRAMMING CONTROLS

1 3 1 4

Main components:
• 1- Control panels.
2 • 2- steering wheel.
• 3- emergency stop button.
• 4- stabilizers and canopy control valves.

- FOOT PEDALS
• pedal A: Diesel accelerator.
$ • pedal B: Service brake pedal.

NOTE: to stop the machine or to reduce the

speed in a decline, release first the accelerator
% pedal and, if needed, push the brake pedal.

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1 5 6

7 1) CONTROL PANELS
2 • 1 engine starter.

8 • 2 horn.
3 • 3 alternator caution light.
• 4 forward / reverse tramming lights.
4 9 • 5 Diesel contact switch.
• 6 forward / reverse tramming direction.
• 7 slow/ fast tramming speed selector switch.
• 8 emergency stop button.
• 9 buzzer caution device.
11 10 • 10 main caution light.
• 11 fuel level gauge
12 13 14 15 16
• 12 Activated park brake caution light.
• 13 Brake failure caution light.
• 14 Engine air filter clogging caution light.
• 15 Drilling oil filter clogging caution light.
• 16 Drilling oil temperature caution light.
• 17 Engine tachometer.
• 18 Engine oil pressure gauge.

WARNING: If the brakes failure

! caution light light turns on, stop

immediatly the machine and notify the
maintenance service.

17 18

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386+

4) STABILIZERS AND CANOPY CONTROL VALVES

1 2 3 4 • 1 Front left jack.
38// • 2 Front right jack.
• 3 Rear right/left jacks.
• 4 Telescopic canopy.

Push the levers to bring the stabilizers in contact to the

ground.
Pull the levers to retract the stabilizers in tramming
position.
NOTE: retract the rear stabilizers first when tramming
is needed.
Extend the front stabilizers first for parking and drilling.

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3.6 Boom movements

 




1 - Boom lift
2 - Boom swing
3 - Boom extention
4 - Feed roll over
5 - Feed swing
6 - Feed tilt
7 - Feed extension
8 - Feed forward/return

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3.7 Drilling compartment

DRILLING COMPARTMENT

G L B G
• B: Boom controls.
• D: Drilling controls.
• P: Pressure adjustment knobs.
• G: Pressure gauges.
P
• S: Switches.
W
• L: Air-oil lubrication sight glass.
S
• W: Warning light: indicates a lack of
P
air or water pressure.
• FA: Water flushing flow adjustment
valve.
• ES: Emergency stop.

ES FA D

BOOM CONTROLS

LEVER 1

• PUSH the lever: boom down.

 2 3 4
• PULL the lever: boom up.
• RIGHT: boom swings to the right.
386+ • LEFT: boom swings to the left.
/()7 5,*+7

38//

LEVER 2

• PUSH the lever: boom extends.

• PULL the lever: boom retracts.
1  3 4
• RIGHT: feed roll-over rotates to the
right.
386+ • LEFT: feed roll-over rotates to the
/()7 5,*+7 left.

38//

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LEVER 3

• PUSH the lever: feed tilts

downward.
1 2  4
• PULL the lever: feed tilts upward.
• RIGHT: drill feed swings to the
386+ right.
/()7 5,*+7 • LEFT: drill feed swings to the left.

38//

LEVER 4

• PUSH the lever: feed extension

forward.
1 2 3 
• PULL the lever: feed extension
backwards.
386+ • RIGHT: not used
/()7 5,*+7 • LEFT: not used

38//

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386+
LEVER 1
38// • PUSH the lever: Reverse feed.
 2 3
• PULL the lever: Feed forward.

386+ LEVER 2

• PUSH the lever: Manual percussion

38// (thread and drill bit loosening).
1  3
• PULL the lever: Normal drilling
percussion.

386+
LEVER 3
38// • PUSH the lever: Reverse rotation.
1 2 
• PULL the lever: Drilling rotation.

386+
LEVER 4

38// • PUSH the lever: Fast reverse feed.

 5 • PULL the lever: Fast feed forward.

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386+
LEVER 5

38// • PUSH the lever: Air flushing

4  • PULL the lever: Water flushing and
Humidified Air Injection (see drilling
switches and flushing adjustment)

ADJUSTMENT KNOBS

%
• A: Feed pressure control knob.
Turn clockwise to increase pressure,
counter clockwise to decrease
pressure.
$ • B: Rotation speed control knob.
Turn clockwise to increase RPM,
counter clockwise to decrease RPM.

DRILLING SWITCHES

0 1 • A: automatic feed return control.

& - Switch to the left (0): manual return.
- Switch in central position (1): automatic
1 return.
0 2 0 1
- While drilling if the switch is rotated to
$ % the right (2), the rock drill moves back-
ward immediately.
• B: Drilling mode on/off
Emergency stop
- Switch to the right (1) drilling mode ON.
- Switch to the left (0) drilling mode OFF.
• C: Humidified Air Injection on/off
- Switch to the right (1) air injection ON.
- Switch to the left (0) air injection OFF.
This switch controls the humidified air
injection when the air/water flushing lever
is on water flushing position.

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FLUSHING ADJUSTMENT

• FA: Water flushing flow adjustment

valve.
Open or close the valve to control water
- flow while drilling with humidified air flush-
ing.
+

FA

PRESSURE GAUGES

' $ & %
• A: Feed pressure gauge.
• B: Rotation pressure gauge.
• C: Percussion pressure gauge.
• D: Water pressure gauge.

SIGHT GLASS
The rock drill shank is lubricated with oil
mixed in pressurized air.
Air-oil drill lubrication sight glass

• While drilling, air/oil mix must flow

through the sight glass. If the glass
seems dry, stop drilling operation and
check the oiler (see page 29).

NOTE: A loss of air pressure stops all

drilling operations (percussion, rotation
and feed halted).

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4 TRAMMING
4.1 Starting the engine
WARNING: Always make sure before starting the engine that there is no unauthorized
persons in the danger areas around the machine and that no controls are in operating
position.
WARNING
WARNING: Sound the horn to warn any person of your intention to start and move the
machine.
Make sure that all covers and protective hoods and doors are installed and properly
WARNING closed.

ELECTRIC SWITCHES

1 2 • Turn the batteries master switch to the ON

5 position (See: paragraph 2.12 page 21).
• Rotate the selector switch 1 to the left in Diesel
position.
4
6 • Make sure the tramming direction switch 2 is in
the center in neutral position.
• Turn the tramming light switch 3 to the right
• Rotate the speed selector 6 to the left in low
3 speed position (turtle).
• Sound the horn 4 to inform everybody of your
intention to start the engine
• Depress the starting button 5.
Do not run the starter longer than
10 seconds at a time. Wait the
CAUTION starter to cool down before new
starting attempt (10 seconds).

WARNING LIGHTS

• If the buzzer sounds while the engine is

running, a caution light turns on and inform you
about the problem (See: paragraph 3.4 page 33).
• Stop the engine an notify maintenance.

LA • Tramming oil level caution light (LA)

• Engine temperature caution light (LB)
LB • Engine oil pressure caution light (LC)

LC

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TRAMMING CHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE

• Let the engine in idle position and check the

tramming charge pressure gauge 1, it must
show a minimum of 12 bar.

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4.2 Emergency/parking brake test

BRAKE TEST

• Make sure the machine is on the 4 stabilizers.

T No tyre in contact to the ground.
• Install a 600 bar gauge at the tramming test
point T.

WARNING: 86(21/<EDU*$8*(
! ! '8(727+(+,*+35(6685(

• Apply the brakes by depressing the red button.

A
• Select one tramming direction, turn the
tramming direction switch 2.
• Slowly push the accelerator pedal A until the
engine reaches full RPM.
• Read the tramming high pressure, the gauge
should show 400 bar, no wheel must turn.

WARNING: if the wheels turn, do not use

! the machine and inform a responsible
person immediately.

4.3 Moving the machine

FORWARD / BACKWARD
• Always refer to the maximum gradient angle
(See: paragraph 2.4 page 15).
• Make sure the boom is in tramming
position(See: paragraph 2.5 page 16).
• Retract the stabilizers (rear first then front).
• Pull up the brake valve to release the brakes
• Select the direction you want by turning the
switch 2 to the left to move forward, to the right to
move backward.
• Depress on the accelerator pedal A. The speed
WARNING: sound the horn to warn depends on the Diesel engine RPM.
! people before moving the machine.

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WHERE USING LOW SPEED RANGE?

• Turn the tramming speed selector 1 to the right

in low speed range (turtle symbol) in incline,
decline, in busy or crowded areas and in working
1 areas.
• Drive slowly around corners, sound the horn
Slow Fast and warn people in areas you cannot see.
• Observe mine speed limit regulation.

HOW TO STOP THE MACHINE?

&
In normal tramming conditions to stop the
machine you must:
• Release the accelerator pedal the machine (will
reduce speed).
• Press on brake pedal C to bring the machine to
a full stop.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

In case of emergency, push the red button 1 to

activate the emergency brake.

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4.4 Parking the machine

To park the machine safely, select an area clear of personnel and a location where the machine will not
obstruct passage of other equipment.
• Bring the machine to a full stop. Release the accelerator pedal and press on brake pedal.
• Apply the emergency/parking brakes.
• Position the two (2) rear stabilizing jacks and the two (2) front jacks firmly on the ground. The distance
between the wheels and the ground must not be more than 7 mm (1/2").
• The machine must be turned into a bank or rib to prevent it from running away. Place a stop block on
the wheels when parking a gradient.
• Allow the diesel engine to idle several minutes to allow critical components to cool gradually.
• Stop the engine by pressing the "OFF" button.
• Turn the battery master switch to the "OFF" position.

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5 DRILLING
5.1 Setting-up the machine in the drift
Place the machine lengthways of the drift at an equal distance from the sidewalls.

For optimum stability, and perfectly parallel holes, the chassis must be on line with the gallery being
drilled.
Stop the machine so that the distance between the machine and the face to be drilled = the length of
the drill feed + 300 mm (1 foot).

Place the stabilizers firmly on the ground, do not over lift the chassis for optimum stability.

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5.2 Collaring a hole

DRILL FEED POSITIONING

• Using lever 1 and 2 move the drill feed in the

position you need to drill a hole.
• Push the lever 4 to bring the drill feed stinger in
    firm contact with the rock.

• Pull percussion lever 2 fully

386+ • For smooth collaring pull slowly rotation lever 3
and feed lever 1. Keep the levers 3 and 1 in the
position where the movements have started.
38//
   • Let the bit penetrated the face until it reaches
  solid rock.

When the bit has reached solid rock, collaring process

is achieved. Full drilling power can be used.

5.3 Normal drilling

DRILLING OPERATION

386+
• Pull levers 1, 2, 3 fully.
38//
   NOTE: All levers will be maintained in full power posi-
  tion during all drilling process.

If the switch A is placed in center position (1) the per-

cussion will stop automatically at the end of the feed
travel and the feed movement will be reverse in back-
ward direction.
The reverse motion will stop automatically when the
1 rock drill reaches the end of the drill feed rear point.
0 2 0 1
Turn the switch A to the right position (2) to stop the
$ % drilling process. All drilling levers 1, 2 and 3 will move
back to neutral,
Emergency stop
NOTE: Use the emergency stop button only in case of
emergency. In normal process use dedicated button to
stop any operation.

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DRILLING ADJUSTMENT
While drilling the operator can adjust the rotation speed
(RPM) as well as the feed pressure.

NOTE: Always adjust both rotation and feed at the best

level acceptable according to your ground condition.

Rotation over-speed will result in a faster wear of the

bit carbide inserts, mainly in abrasive rock.

Under-feeding will result in rapid wear of the rod, shank

and coupling threads. A smoking coupling indicates
under feeding, increase the feed pressure when the
coupling smokes.
% Over-feeding will result in an increase in the rotation
pressure which indicates an over-torque. That reduces
the life time of the rotation mechanism of the rock drill.

While drilling keep the rotation pressure to an average

$ value of 50 bar.
• A: Feed pressure control knob. Turn clockwise
to increase pressure, counter clockwise to
decrease pressure.
• B: Rotation speed control knob. Turn clockwise
to increase RPM, counter clockwise to decrease
RPM.

AIR OR WATER FLUSHING

• Push lever 5 to drill with air flushing

- • Pull lever 5 to drill with water flushing

386+ • FA: Water flushing flow adjustment valve.
Open or close the valve to control water flow while drill-
ing with water fushing.
+ 38//

FA

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DRILLING IMPERATIVES
The following rules guarantee optimum drilling perfor-
mance, resulting in high productivity at low operating
costs.
The bit:
CLEARANCE ANGLE A correct clearance angle and proper water pressure,
evacuate the cutting as soon as they have been broken
from the face.
Drilling with a worn bit results in an increase in rotation
torque and loss of penetration rate.
To increase productivity a worn bit should be replaced
with a new or re-sharpened one.

Drill steel and shank adaptor

These tools are essential to productive drilling.
They transmit percussion and rotation energy to the bit
if kept correctly on line.
Correct alignment allows optimal energy transmission,
reduced wear of the drill steel against the guide shoes,
perfect hole alignment, minimum drill steel torsion, and
prevents premature breaking of the shanks and drill
steels.
NOTE: Often control the guiding elements, the shank
and the flushing head and report immediately noticed
anomalies on every parts of the drill feed and rock drill.

5.4 Rod uncoupling

Recommended procedure for uncoupling the bit or the shank adaptor.
• Anchor the drill feed and then open the water circuit.
• DO NOT USE THE ROTATION.
• Using the Feed Lever, advance the rockdrill.
• Move the Feed Lever to the "MAXIMUM feed" position. This allows the full percussion energy to be
activated for a better breaking capability.

5.5 Ending a shift

When you stop the drilling process at the end of the shift or for any other reason, carry on following
operations:
• Tilt the front end of the drill feed downward, the stinger in contact to the ground.
• Stop the diesel engine.
• Close the water supply valve at the mine line.
• As to prevent the alternator to be damaged, stop the diesel engine prior to turn the battery master
switch to the "OFF" position.
• Wash the machine mainly the drill feed and the boom.
• Fill-up the shift report form.
• Report any defects that you have noticed.

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6 TRANSPORTATION
6.1 Transportation on a platform
WARNING: Before driving the machine onto a transport platform, move the boom
! and the feed to the tramming position. never exceed the maximum side and slope
limitation.
While moving the machine NEVER SWING THE BOOM.

When driving the machine onto a transport platform, use ramps. this should always be
done on level ground.
Always use low speed and observe special caution when coming from the ramps to the
platform.

WARNING: Install the locking bar at the central articulation before moving the
! platform.
Lower all stabilizers against the platform floor.
Move the boom as low as possible and fasten it to platform.
Fasten the machine chassis to the platform using proper straps or chains.

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6.2 Lifting the machine

LIFTING FRAME

WARNING

WARNING

LIFTING POINT LIFTING POINT

WARNING: 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 pages at the
end of this manual.
Move the boom and the drill feed to the tramming position (See: paragraph 2.5
WARNING page 16).
Install the locking bar at the central articulation. Install 4 hooks and chains or
cables at the front and rear lifting points.
WARNING: Do not stand under the machine during lifting process. Use proper lifting
devices as hooks, cables or chains for a safe work.
Use a lifting frame to maintain all 4 four chains or cables perfectly horizontal and
parallel each other.

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.
You must always know the exact weight of the load, and never exceed the lifting capacity specified by the
manufacturer of the lifting device.
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 is in proper condition Wire ropes and chains used for lifting must be
checked regularly. Damaged wire ropes 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.
The lifting wire ropes must be fastened according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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6.3 Storing the machine

• The storing place temperature should be higher than the freezing point, and protected against direct
sunlight and rain.
• Wash the machine if it has been used or transported by sea using a high pressure steam washing
machine.
• Drain and blow air through the water circuit. Blow some anti-freeze (rust inhibitor) through the circuit.
• Lubricate all greasing points.
• Bring the stabilizers in contact to the ground.
• The drill feed stinger should be in contact to the ground.
• The nitrogen rockdrill accumulator should be empty, PLACE A TAG TO REMIND THAT THE
ACCUMULATORS HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED.
• Coat the cylinder rod with grease.
• Drain the air reservoir(s).
• Replace all fluids: engine, hydraulic axle and gear oil.
• Spray a dust and corrosion inhibitor product on all electric devices.
• As to prevent the alternator to be damaged, stop the engine prior to turn the battery master switch to
the "OFF" position.

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B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
Tel : (33) 472 45 22 00 Fax : (33) 478 31 79 80
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7 TECHNICAL DATA

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SANDVIK TAMROCK SECOMA S.A.

19 avenue De Lattre-de-Tassigny - ZI
B.P. 46 - 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
Tel : (33) 472 45 22 00 Fax : (33) 478 31 79 80