Geax XD5 Use and care manual

OPERATION AND SAFETY
MANUAL
Rev.01/17
GEAX s.r.l.
XD5J20

Serial number :
020J005X
GEAX s.r.l via Campoceraso,13
60027 Osimo (AN) ITALY
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Chapter 1
OPERATOR TRAINING
1.1 Foreword
This manual provides information to operators on the features and operation
of the XD5 track-mounted drilling rig. It also describes the hazards relating to
the rig's operation and what to do to minimize the risks. The purpose of this
manual is to prepare safety-minded operators; accordingly, as well as listing
the required procedures, it is designed to raise the reader’s awareness on the
importance of working safely. Our is that it will contribute to eliminate
superficial, careless and uncritically repetitive behaviours, which are
ultimately the main causes of jobsite accidents.
1.2 Physical and mental conditions of operators
Operators must have past experience in the sector, be familiar with the
general safety rules and have proven their attitude to recognize and handle
potentially dangerous situations. Before using the (XD5
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) drilling rig for the
first time, new operators must read this OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL
completely. Once they are sure they have understood it, they can proceed to
use the rig with the assistance of an experienced colleague. The introductory
period should last as long as necessary, depending on the operator’s past
experience.
At the time of starting a work shift, operators must be in good health and in
sound physical and mental conditions. Their blood alcohol content must be
equal zero.
1.3 Operators' equipment
Operators must wear the protective equipment required by jobsite safety
regulations and relating to the specific activities carried out, e.g.:
•type-approved helmet
•type-approved safety shoes
•comfortable, appropriately-sized work overalls
•close-fitting, type-approved protective gloves
•type-approved safety glasses
•type-approved earplugs or earmuffs
•protective face masks (when required by working conditions)
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Make sure the serial number on the drilling rig is the same as the number printed in the manual.

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All protective clothing and devices must be in good conditions and clean
enough not to affect their protection capacity or wearing comfort. In particular,
heavy clothing must be used as required by the temperature on the jobsite:
thermal comfort contributes to keeping the attention threshold high. Overalls
should have no loose flaps that might hamper the operation of controls or get
caught on edges or rotating shafts. Gloves are necessary to protect the
hands from cuts and abrasions that can be produced when gripping wire
ropes or metal parts, but they should not reduce finger mobility nor get caught
on edges or on the controls. Avoid wearing rings or jewellery.
1.4 Safety signs
A poster should be placed in the jobsite with safety signs reminding to wear
the protective devices described above, as required by law. Figure 1.4.1
shows a few of these mandatory signs.
Fig. 1.4.1

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1.5 Symbols used in this manual
Danger (or other) signs are used at various points in the manual to call the reader’s
attention to issues regarding potentially dangerous activities.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
electrocution.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
getting caught and dragged by rotating parts.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
fire.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
scalding on parts that become hot during operation.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
intoxication or poisoning by harmful substances.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
intoxication or poisoning by harmful substances.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
burning by corrosive substances.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
loss of balance and falling.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
being hit by the machine in movement.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
being hit by the machine in movement.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
crushing hands.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
being hit by suspended loads falling down.
Improving safety measures is a never-ending task; should you encounter a potentially
hazardous situation that is not adequately covered in this manual, please let us know.

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Chapter 2
TRANSPORTING THE DRILLING RIG
2.1 Before/after transporting the drilling rig
2.1.1 Removing the tool
If the rig is standing on farmland, proceed as follows:
•Lower the tool to the ground and make a small drilling rotation to ensure
that the tool remains stable once it is detached from the kelly bar.
•Remove the safety catch and pull out the pin.
•Raise the kelly bar.
•Move the tool away.
If the rig is standing on a paved surface, proceed as follows:
•Prepare and place on the surface some wood thicknesses;
•Place the tool on the blocks of wood so that the support is stable;
•Remove the safety catch and pull out the pin.
•Raise the kelly bar.
•Move the tool away.

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2.1.2 Removing the tubular structure for the auxiliary winch
The structure for the auxiliary winch must be folded according to the
following procedure:
•Place the mast to the necessary height to allow to secure the support
rod at both ends;
•release the rope from the eyebolt fig.2.1.2.1;
•Mount the rod starting from the top bolt fig.2.1.2.2;
•tighten the lock nuts;
fig.2.1.2.1 fig.2.1.2.2

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•Remove the safety catch and pull the top pin fig.2.1.2.3;
fig.2.1.2.3
•Operators at a safe distance fig.2.1.2.4;
•Slowly raise the mast, at the same time the structure of the 2nd winch
will start to rotate lowering fig.2.1.2.4;
•Stop the movement of the mast when the lower part is vertical aligned
to the mast;
fig.2.1.2.4 fig.2.1.2.5
•The operator must slightly raise the structure to remove the load on the
rod fig.2.1.2.6 and taking off the bolts beginning with the lower fig.2.1.2.7;

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fig.2.1.2.6 fig.2.1.2.7
•hook the winch rope to the appropriate eyebolt;
•lock the oscillatory movements of the structure of the 2nd winch with
adequate safety strap belt.
The bolts must be replaced in the seats with their nuts and the pin with the
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2.1.3 Installation of the tubular structure for the auxiliary winch
The structure for the auxiliary winch must be positioned according to
the following procedure:
•Place the mast to the necessary height to allow to secure the support
rod at both ends;
•release the rope from the eyebolt;
•The operator must slightly raise the structure to position fig.2.1.3.2 and
allow the mounting of the handling rod threading the bolts starting from
the upper fig.2.1.3.3;
•tighten the lock nuts;
fifg2.1.3.2 fig. 2.1.3.3
•operators at a safe distance fig.2.1.3.4;
•Slowly lower the mast, at the same time the structure of the 2nd winch
will start to rotate rising fig.2.1.3.4;
•stop the movement of the mast when the hole in the structure fits with
the one on the mast fig.2.1.3.5;