GEISMAR STUMEC MTZ 350S User manual

MTZ
LIGHTWEIGHT
RAIL CUTTING
MACHINE
Type
MTZ
ANGLAIS

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GEISMAR, the quality choice !
You have just acquired a machine for laying and servicing railway lines. We thank you for choosing equipment developed and constructed by
GEISMAR / STUMEC, the fruit of over eighty years’ experience.
Every day since 1924, the GEISMAR Group has been investing in research and state-of-the-art construction to offer you the quality and
reliability so essential to the requirements of the world of railways.
This machine, built entirely in France from design through to delivery, has been subjected to continuous, extremely strict controls. Formed of
different mechanical elements assembled by highly qualified fitters, your machine has been tested, calibrated and controlled at every stage of its
production.
We are convinced that it will give you every satisfaction and are, of course, at your service to offer you any recommendations you may require
for its use or its maintenance.
We thank you for the confidence you have shown in us and, in the hope that we will remain one of your privileged partners, we would like to
confirm that we are totally available for any comments or recommendations you may care to make.

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LIST OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Instructions for safety and general use
1.3 General safety instructions
1.4 Special safety instructions
1.4.1 Possible risks incurred when using an “MTZ” type rail-cutting
machine
1.4.2 Quality of abrasive discs and recommendations for use
1.4.3 Personal protection equipment
1.4.4 Handling fuel
1.4.5 Transport - Handling
1.4.6 Operating
1.4.7 Pictograms and safety instructions
CHAPTER 2 – MACHINE DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
2.2 Positioning the machine in its guiding vice
2.3 Operator’s work area
2.4 General view
2.5 Technical details
CHAPTER 3 – INSTALLATION – SETTING-UP
3.1 Abrasive disc
3.1.1 Selecting the right disc
3.1.2 Fitting / replacing the disc
3.2 Fuel
3.2.1 Preparing the mix
3.2.2 Filling up with fuel
3.3 Adjusting the disc guard
3.4 Machine inspection
CHAPTER 4 - OPERATION
4.1 Marking the cutting line and setting up the guiding vice
4.2 Fitting to the rail – Fitting the rail-cutting machine onto the
guiding vice
4.3 Starting up the machine
4.4 Methods of cutting
4.4.1 General instructions for carrying out a cutting operation
4.4.2 Cutting straight through
4.4.3 Two-phase turn-around cutting
4.5 Stopping the machine
4.6 Removing from tracks – Dismantling the rail-cutting machine
from its guiding vice
4.7 Storage
4.7.1 General instructions for storage
4.7.2 Special instructions for storage
CHAPTER 5 – SERVICING / MAINTENANCE
5.1 Servicing
5.1.1 List of equipment and accessories required for servicing
5.1.2 Cleaning
5.1.3 Tightening
5.1.4 Carburettor
5.1.5 Silencer spark-arrester grid
5.1.6 Sparkplug
5.1.7 Belt
5.1.8 Replacing the starter cord
5.1.9 Tensioning the return spring
5.1.10 Replacing the return spring
5.1.11 Filtration system
5.1.12 Suction strainer
5.1.13 Cooling system
5.1.14 Replacing the rubber stops
5.1.15 Setting for perfect alignment when the machine is turned
round
5.2 Maintenance
5.2.1 Preventive maintenance schedule
5.2.2 List of normal wear parts
CHAPTER 6– SPARE PARTS CATALOG
6.1 Drawings and parts lists

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CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY
1.1 Foreword
The following set of rules has been drawn up to ensure the application of precautionary principles that help to preserve the safety of persons and property
when the machine is in use. Any failure to comply with these rules can have serious repercussions (bodily injury, etc.), and can even be fatal, so we must draw
your attention to the fact that all persons involved in the use, maintenance, storage or custody of the machine covered by the present manual must be familiar
with these rules.
Any users who cause an accident through failure to comply with these rules will be held personally responsible for the results of their actions.
1.2 Instructions for safety and general use
All persons using, servicing or repairing this equipment must have undergone the training, possess the skills, and have at their disposal the tools necessary to
carry out any such operations.
Before using the equipment, even in a maintenance context, it is necessary to read the corresponding instruction manual, together with its appendices, and the
safety rules in force in the workplace.
Comply carefully with the general safety instructions drawn up for the site by the person in charge of the site, especially if the work is carried out without
stopping or diverting traffic.
The equipment can only be used, serviced or repaired by competent personnel who have undergone thorough specialized training beforehand. The technical
documentation and the instructions are useful in completing the knowledge acquired during the training courses, but they can in no way replace theoretical and
practical qualifying training, provided in accordance with good professional practice.
If the operating company is not in a position to carry out the necessary training for its staff, at a satisfactory level, the GEISMAR/STUMEC Company is able
to provide advice concerning the training programme to be implemented.
The training must include an explanation of the various equipment functions, the instructions for use and maintenance, and the safety rules applicable, together
with practical exercises.
IMPORTANT! All persons using the machine must comply with the labour regulations in force
The GEISMAR/STUMEC Company cannot be held responsible for any modifications made without its
written approval, or for any assembly work not in conformity with its recommendations, especially in the
case of use of parts other than original manufacturer’s parts.

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1.3 General safety instructions
•The operator and the working environment
To avoid all risks of accident or injury, it is essential to wear:
-Sturdy, non-flammable clothing that is suitably close-fitting
-Strong, non-slip gloves
-Safety shoes
-Protective eyewear
-Safety helmet
-All other equipment necessary on the site or when using the machine
In the case of use of ear defenders, the safety instructions in force on the site must be complied with at all times.
Make sure that the machine vibrations do not lead to a loss of sensitivity in the hands. Adapt the working periods to the level of vibration caused by
the machine, which is shown within the framework of normal use.
Do not work with the machine if you are not sure that you can control it correctly. Do not start working with the machine until you are sure that you
can do so in full safety, for yourself (good conditions of visibility and lighting) and for other people (work calmly and carefully). Take care to ensure
you have a firm, stable footing; all unstable working positions must be prohibited.
The user must be in a physical and mental condition enabling work to be carried out without danger.
The work area must be free of all obstacles. The work area (and the surrounding areas) must be free of all flammable substances.
If anything does not seem clear to you, whether it concerns the machine or the work to be carried out, ask a qualified person for information. Do not
base your work on assumptions.
For underground use (tunnel or gallery), or in a closed area, make sure there is sufficient ventilation or extraction to avoid the risks generated by
inhaling exhaust gases or by their build-up.
This equipment must not be used in an explosive atmosphere.
Avoid working positions in which exhaust gases could come into contact with parts of the body, whether protected or not.
In a general way, take all necessary precautions to prevent flammable products from coming into contact with fire hazards.
The operator must ensure that no one else is within the working area. In particular, it is necessary to make sure that in the direction in which the
machine is travelling, no one can be hit. If someone is nonetheless in the path of the machine, the operator must stop and warn the person of his
passage.
When the machine is installed on the track, it must be handled only by the number of operators strictly necessary for its normal use.
As the overall size of the machines does not enable extinguishers to be carried on them, we strongly recommend placing extinguishers of an
appropriate type to deal with the fire hazards close to the machine.
The user must comply with all the regulatory environmental instructions applicable to the machine in use.