SUNWARD SWDM240B Manual

SWDM240B ROTARY DRILLING RIG
（802B0000000A）
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
December, 2022
SUNWARD INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

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Foreword
This manual will help users to operate and maintain the machine correctly.
It is particularly important that the machine operator should read these instructions carefully
not only prior to using the machine for the first time (in order to become acquainted with its
operation and special features), but also to take full advantage of its capabilities during use,
or for lubricating and servicing operations. Otherwise accidents or damage may occur.
The manual should be regarded as the permanent part of machine and kept in the cab for
consultation at any time. And the manual should be attached when the machine is transferred
or sold.
The machine is designed according to the metric system, all the data presented are metric
and only metric parts and apparatus can be used.
Position definition: RIGHT and LEFT always mean the left and right of an operator seated
correctly in the machine. The drive sprockets of undercarriage are located at the rear.
Sunward guarantees to keep machine in good repair in term of service. The service details
are showed in Maintenance Card supplied by distribution.
Maintenance Card guarantees can you get service or not in service period. In some
conditions, even if machine is out of service term, Sunward can also supply the in site free
service in normal. Warranty claims will not be considered provided ：1. Reassemble and
repair machine without any notice to Sunward; 2.Disaassemble, welding and add parts in
machine; 3.Use the parts which is not from Sunward or do not get approval by Sunward;
4.Assemble, operate, park the machine which do not follow the operator’s manual; 5. Fuel
oil and lubricating grease is not fit for the manual request; 6.Do not complete routine
maintenance base on the manual.
Possible warranty claims may be considered only provided that all operations are made by
qualified operator and scheduled inspections are made at the specified times by qualified
technician.
Regarding SAFETY in particular, we recommend carefully reading the SAFETY RULES in
this manual and complying with all the safety rules.
The equipment covered by this manual meets the applicable technical specifications
effective as of its date of issue. The manufacturer SUNWARD reserves the right to make
from time to time and without prior notice any modification or amendment of any nature,
deemed useful or necessary, to any machine component, without any obligation to amend
the content of this manual accordingly. Pictures and data contained in this manual are not
binding. Consequently, no claim raised in this respect will be considered.
Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SAFETY RULES....................................................................................................8
1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTION........................................................................................................................ 8
1.1.1 Safety Level..............................................................................................................................8
1.1.2 Safety Signs..............................................................................................................................8
1.1.3 Safety Scutcheon......................................................................................................................8
1.1.4 Other Signs................................................................................................................................9
1.2 ALLOWED WORKING SLOPE..............................................................................................................9
1.2.1 Regulation of Parking Space............................................................................................... 9
1.2.2 Travel on Slope........................................................................................................................9
1.2.3 Regulation of Cross Fall................................................................................................... 10
1.2.4 Regulation of Working Fall............................................................................................... 10
1.3 EQUIPMENT STABILITY.....................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 General Conditions............................................................................................................... 11
1.3.2 Rated Load................................................................................................................................12
1.4 WORKING AREA.................................................................................................................................. 13
1.5 OPERATOR VISIBILITY.......................................................................................................................14
1.6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................... 14
1.6.1 Preparation and Solutions for Emergencies.................................................................14
1.6.2 Wearing Protective Devices............................................................................................... 15
1.6.3 Keeping Machine Away From Power Transmission Line and Aerial Obstacles......15
1.6.4 Fire Prevention......................................................................................................................15
1.6.5 Avoiding Incontrollable Accidents.................................................................................16
1.6.6 Safety Maintenance............................................................................................................... 17
1.6.7 Machine Cleaning....................................................................................................................17
1.7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................... 18
1.7.1 Precautions Before Working............................................................................................... 18
1.7.2 Precautions for Working..................................................................................................... 19
1.7.3 Precautions When Assembly and Disassembly.................................................................20
1.7.4 Precautions for Winch Operation..................................................................................... 21
1.7.5 Precautions for Drilling................................................................................................... 21
1.7.6 Precautions for Travelling............................................................................................... 22
1.7.7 Precautions for Transportation....................................................................................... 22
1.7.8 Preventing Accidents While Backing or Swinging.......................................................22
1.7.9 Preventing Battery Explosion........................................................................................... 23
1.7.10 Prevention of Splashing Objects...................................................................................23
1.7.11 Prevention of Flying-out Parts..................................................................................... 23
1.7.12 Keeping Away From Transmission Parts.........................................................................24
1.7.13 Preventing Inhaling Asbestos Dust...............................................................................24
1.7.14 Be Cautious of Inhalation of Smoke Or Exhaust Gas.............................................. 24
1.7.15 Preventing Scald..................................................................................................................24
1.7.16 Be Cautious of High Pressure Liquids.........................................................................24
1.7.17 Be Careful of High Pressure Gas................................................................................... 25
1.7.18 Avoiding Heating near Pressure Oil Pipes.................................................................25

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1.7.19 Avoiding Heating Pipes Containing Flammable Liquids.......................................... 25
1.7.20 Precautions for Welding................................................................................................... 25
1.7.21 Safe Disposal of Liquids................................................................................................. 25
1.7.22 Safe Disposal of Chemicals............................................................................................. 26
1.8 SAFETY FACILITIES............................................................................................................................ 26
1.8.1 Emergency Exit........................................................................................................................26
1.8.2 Fire Extinguisher..................................................................................................................26
1.8.3 Emergency Stop........................................................................................................................26
1.8.3 Safety Handle..........................................................................................................................27
1.8.5 Height Limit............................................................................................................................28
1.9 Prohibition of Private Modification........................................................................................................ 28
2 OVERVIEW......................................................................................................... 29
2.1 APPLICABLE RANGE.......................................................................................................................... 29
2.2 OPERATION CONDITION................................................................................................................... 29
2.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.....................................................................................................30
2.3.1 Components................................................................................................................................30
................................................................................................................................................................ 30
2.3.2 Undercarriage..........................................................................................................................31
2.3.3 Upper-Carriage and Luffing Mechanism...........................................................................32
2.3.4 Power System............................................................................................................................34
2.3.5 Air-Conditioning System..................................................................................................... 35
2.3.6 Luffing System and Drill Mast......................................................................................... 37
2.3.7 Crowd Winch..............................................................................................................................39
2.3.8 Rotary Head..............................................................................................................................40
2.3.9 Main Winch................................................................................................................................41
3 OPERATION........................................................................................................42
3.1 CONSOLE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................... 42
3.2 INTERIOR OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................49
3.2.1 Operating Interfaces of Display Screen.......................................................................52
3.2.2 Membrane Key Panel............................................................................................................... 71
3.3 ENGINE USE..........................................................................................................................................76
3.3.1 Precautions for Engine Use............................................................................................... 76
3.3.2 Precautions for Engine Preheating and Idling...........................................................76
3.3.3 Precautions for Engine Shutdown..................................................................................... 76
3.3.4 Correct Filling of Coolant............................................................................................... 77
3.3.5 Other Operation Precautions............................................................................................. 77
3.4 AIR CONDITIONER.............................................................................................................................. 78
3.4.1 Use of Air Conditioner....................................................................................................... 78
3.4.2 Common Failures and Solutions......................................................................................... 82
4 CONTROL............................................................................................................84
4.1 TRAVEL.................................................................................................................................................. 84
4.2 CRAWLER EXTENSION AND RETRACTION.................................................................................. 86
4.3 UPPER-CARRIAGE SLEWING............................................................................................................87

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4.4 BOOM LUFFING................................................................................................................................... 89
4.5 ERECTING MAST................................................................................................................................. 91
4.6 MAIN WINCH........................................................................................................................................ 93
4.7 AUXILIARY WINCH.............................................................................................................................97
4.8 ROTARY HEAD ROTATION................................................................................................................ 99
4.9 PRESSURIZATION..............................................................................................................................102
4.10 MAST OUTRIGGER..........................................................................................................................105
4.11 CROWD WINCH WIREROPE TENSION........................................................................................ 106
4.12 CATHEAD LIFT CYLINDER............................................................................................................108
4.13 MOVEMENTS OF ROTARY BRAKE CYLINDER.........................................................................110
5 DRILLING..........................................................................................................112
5.1 PREPARATION AND CHECK-UP BEFORE WORKING.................................................................112
5.2 STARTING ENGINE............................................................................................................................ 112
5.3 MACHINE POSITIONING ................................................................................................................. 113
5.4 MACHINE ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................113
5.4.1 Crawler Extension............................................................................................................... 113
5.4.2 Upper/Under-carriage Assembly Installation (with the Disassembly of Upper-carriage and
Undercarriage)............................................................................................................................................. 114
5.4.3 Counterweight Assembly..................................................................................................... 114
5.4.4 Drill Mast Installation................................................................................................... 115
5.4.5 Rotary Head Installation................................................................................................. 115
5.4.6 Mounting Main and Auxiliary Winch Wirerope.............................................................116
5.4.6 Kelly Bar Mounting............................................................................................................. 117
5.5 MACHINE WORK............................................................................................................................... 119
5.5.1 Rig Trial Running............................................................................................................... 119
5.5.2 Drilling Tool Selection................................................................................................... 119
5.5.3 Hole Opening and Sleeve Installation.........................................................................119
5.5.4 Drilling..................................................................................................................................120
5.5.5 Machine Transposition....................................................................................................... 121
5.5.6 Machine Shutdown and Emergency Stop...........................................................................122
5.5.7 Steps from Drilling Mode to Transportation Mode.................................................. 124
5.5.7 Steps of Changing Drilling Mode to Transportation Mode.................................... 125
5.5.7 Steps from Drilling Mode to Transportation Mode.................................................. 126
6 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE.......................................................... 127
6.1 TRAILER TRANSPORTATION.......................................................................................................... 127
6.1.1 Transport Posture A........................................................................................................... 128
6.1.3 Disassembly Transport Posture C...................................................................................131
6.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION.......................................................................................132
6.2.1 Notes for Machine Assembly and Disassembly.............................................................132
6.2.2 Tying Machine Down............................................................................................................. 132
6.3 STORAGE.............................................................................................................................................133
6.3.1 Storage Preparation........................................................................................................... 133
6.3.2 During Storage......................................................................................................................133
6.3.3 After a Long-Term Storage............................................................................................... 133

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6.3.4 Operation of Remote Control........................................................................................... 133
7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE............................................................... 136
7.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE...........................................................................136
7.1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................136
7.1.2 Note for Maintenance......................................................................................................... 136
7.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................144
7.2.1 Lubrication Maintenance Chart....................................................................................... 144
7.2.2 Oil............................................................................................................................................150
7.2.3 Regular Check........................................................................................................................151
7.3 EVERY 10 HOURS MAINTENANCE................................................................................................153
7.3.1 Checking And Adjusting Track Tension.........................................................................153
7.3.2 Hydraulic Cylinder Maintenance..................................................................................... 154
7.3.3 Checking Oil Level in Rotary Head Gearbox...............................................................156
7.3.4 Checking cushion device of rotary head.....................................................................156
7.3.5 Check Track Components for Lost or Damaged.............................................................156
7.3.6 Wire Rope Inspection......................................................................................................... 157
7.3.7 Discarding Criteria of Wire Rope................................................................................. 158
7.3.8 Wire Rope Maintenance....................................................................................................... 159
7.3.9 Checking Swivel Joint for Flexibility.......................................................................160
7.3.10 Lubrication of Wire Rope Swivel Joint.....................................................................160
7.3.11 Checking Engine Oil Level............................................................................................. 162
7.3.12 Draining Water and Sediment in Diesel Tank...........................................................163
7.3.13 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level and Quality...............................................................164
7.3.14 Checking Gear Oil Level for Reduction Gearbox.................................................... 164
7.3.15 Checking Coolant Level................................................................................................... 166
7.3.16 Checking Fuel Capacity and Filling Fuel Oil.........................................................168
7.3.17 Checking Switches, Buttons and Operating Handles.............................................. 170
7.4 MAINTENANCE FOR INITIAL 50 HOURS OF OPERATION........................................................171
7.4.1 Changing Engine Oil and Filter..................................................................................... 171
7.4.2 Replacing Fuel Filter....................................................................................................... 174
7.4.3 Changing Oil-water Separator......................................................................................... 175
7.4.4 Cleaning Filter Screen for Fuel Tank.........................................................................176
7.5 MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY 50 HOURS....................................................................................... 176
7.5.1 Checking Wire Rope Retainer Parallel with Roller................................................ 176
7.5.2 Checking Slewing Bearing Junction Bolts...................................................................177
7.5.3 Checking Bolts Tightening for Key Parts of Rotary Head.................................... 177
7.5.4 Checking and Changing Drive Key Bar for Kelly.......................................................177
7.5.5 Checking and Changing Rotary Head Wear Plate.........................................................178
7.5.6 Checking Mounting Bolt of Track Shoe for Secure.................................................. 179
7.5.7 Visual Inspection of Air Intake System.....................................................................179
7.5.8 Checking Wiper......................................................................................................................179
7.5.9 Checking Front Window Clean Device.............................................................................179
7.5.10 Changing Slewing Bearing of Servo-frame.................................................................179
7.5.11 Checking Air Compressor Belt....................................................................................... 180
7.6 MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY 100 HOURS..................................................................................... 182

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7.6.1 Checking Oil Level for Swing Reduction Gearbox.................................................... 182
7.6.2 Checking Oil Level for Travel Reduction Gearbox.................................................. 182
7.6.3 Checking Oil Level for Auxiliary Winch Reduction Gearbox................................ 183
7.6.4 Checking Hydraulic Oil Filter Element.......................................................................184
7.6.5 Draining Water and Sediment in Hydraulic Oil Tank.............................................. 185
7.7 MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY 250 HOURS..................................................................................... 186
7.7.1 Checking and Changing Servo-frame Wear Plate.........................................................186
7.7.2 Rotary Head Gear Oil Sample and Inspection.............................................................186
7.7.3 Checking and Changing Hoses........................................................................................... 187
7.7.4 Cleaning Fuel Tank Filter Screen –see chapter 8.4.4........................................ 187
7.7.5 Cleaning Air Conditioner Condenser.............................................................................187
7.8 MAINTENANCE FOR INITIAL 500 HOURS................................................................................... 188
7.8.1 Changing Gear Oil for Main Winch Reduction Gearbox............................................ 188
7.8.2 Change Gear Oil for Rotary Head Reduction Gearbox.............................................. 189
7.8.3 Changing Gear Oil for Swing Reduction Gearbox.......................................................189
7.8.4 Changing Gear Oil for Travel Reduction Gearbox.................................................... 190
7.8.5 Changing Gear Oil for Auxiliary Winch Reduction Gearbox.................................. 190
7.8.6 Changing Gear Oil for Rotary Head Gearbox...............................................................191
7.9MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY 500 HOURS...................................................................................... 192
7.9.1 Checking Wire Rope Sheave............................................................................................... 192
7.9.2 Changing Main Winch Reduction Gear Oil- see 7.7.1.............................................. 192
7.9.3 Replacing Rotary Head Gearbox Gear Oil- see 7.7.2.............................................. 192
7.9.4 Changing Engine Oil and Filter-see 7.4.1.................................................................192
7.9.5 Changing Fuel Filter –see 7.4.2................................................................................. 192
7.9.6 Changing Oil-Water Separator Filter-see 7.4.3.......................................................192
7.9.7 Engine Breather Maintenance........................................................................................... 192
7.9.8 Checking and Changing Inner and Outer Air Filter Element of Air Conditioner
..................................................................................................................................................................... 192
7.10 MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY 1000 HOURS................................................................................. 193
7.10.1 Changing Air Filter, Return Filter Element, Pilot Filter Element see –chapter
7.6.4........................................................................................................................................................... 193
7.10.2 Changing Swing Reduction Gearbox Oil see-chapter 7.7.3.................................. 193
7.10.3 Changing Travel Reduction Gearbox Oil see–chapter 7.7.4.............................. 193
7.10.4 Changing Auxiliary Winch Reduction Gearbox Oil.................................................. 193
see–chapter 7.7.5..........................................................................................................................193
7.10.5 Changing Rotary Head Reduction Gearbox Oil...........................................................193
see –chapter 7.7.6........................................................................................................................193
7.10.6 Hydraulic Hoses Inspection........................................................................................... 193
7.10.7 Hydraulic Hoses Replacement......................................................................................... 194
7.10.8 Cleanness Control for Hydraulic System...................................................................194
7.10.9 Hydraulic Oil Temperature Control.............................................................................195
7.10.10 Use of Battery..................................................................................................................196
7.10.11 Checking and Changing Air Filter.............................................................................198
7.11 MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY 2000 HOURS................................................................................. 199
7.11.1 Changing Hydraulic Oil................................................................................................... 199
7.12 MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY TWO YEARS OR 3000 HOURS................................................. 200

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7.12.1 Changing Coolant............................................................................................................... 200
7.13 MAINTENANCE FOR EVERY 4500-6000 HOURS........................................................................201
7.14 MACHINE STORAGE.......................................................................................................................202
7.14.1 Cleaning Machine............................................................................................................... 202
7.14.2 Storing Machine..................................................................................................................202
7.14.3 Daily Maintenance............................................................................................................. 203
7.14.4 Maintenance for a Long-term Storage.........................................................................204
8. KELLY AND DRILLING TOOLS................................................................. 205
8.1 KELLY.................................................................................................................................................. 205
8.1.1 Introduction of Kelly....................................................................................................... 205
8.1.2 Correct Model Selection for Kelly...............................................................................207
8.1.3 Correct Operation of Kelly............................................................................................. 207
8.1.4 Kelly Disassembly............................................................................................................... 210
8.1.5 Maintenance for Kelly....................................................................................................... 213
8.1.6 Requirements of Long-time Storage and Transport for Kelly.............................. 213
8.1.7 After-Sale Service Code for Kelly...............................................................................214
8.1.8 Simple Repair Technology for Kelly.............................................................................214
8.2 DRILLING TOOLS.............................................................................................................................. 217
8.2.1 Common Drilling Tools and Application.......................................................................217
9 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................... 222
9.1 COMMON FAILURES AND SOLUTIONS........................................................................................222
9.2 ACCIDENTS AND SOLUTIONS DURING DRILLING................................................................... 223
10 APPENDIX....................................................................................................... 224
10.1 SWDM240B CONFIGURATION AND DIMENSION..................................................................... 224
10.2 MAIN PARAMETERS....................................................................................................................... 225
11 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION.......................................................... 226

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1 SAFETY RULES
1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTION
1.1.1 Safety Level
The security matters of this regulation are divided into three grades: “Danger”
“Warning” ”Attention”
Danger：If not avoided, death or serious injury may occur.
Warning：If not avoided, death, serious injury and heavy equipment loss may occur.
Note：If not avoided, operator may be hurt or equipment may be damaged.
1.1.2 Safety Signs
Safety signs are used to alert safety. If you see this sign in the machine or in the operating
instructions, you should be aware of the danger of injury.
Read and understand carefully, follow all the safety on the machine, as well as the safety
of this manual.
Need to maintain and update the security logo in time, always keep the sign clear,
eye-catching and firm.
1.1.3 Safety Scutcheon
Different parts of the machine have different safety
signs, which are labeled with different degrees of hazard,
such as “Danger”“Warning”“Attention” (See right FIG.).
Danger---indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Warning---indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Attention---indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury
“Danger” and “Warning” are set to specific locations within the range of possible hazards.
General Announcements are on “Attention”. In this manual, “Attention” is also used remind of
safety instructions.

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1.1.4 Other Signs
Oil level sign Temperature sign Battery sign
Hoist direction sign Warning sign Direction sign
1.2 ALLOWED WORKING SLOPE
1.2.1 Regulation of Parking Space
The allowable grade of slope is calculated on firm ground without any ascend, so when the
machine is on rough and loose ground, the valve should be reduced.
Forbid to travel over the allowable value so as to prevent the tilting danger.
1.2.2 Travel on Slope
When travel in falling gradient，grade of slope in longitudinal must be no more than 5°，and
adjust the mast backward no less than 10°～15°.
When travel in up grade，grade of slope in longitudinal must be no more than 5°, and adjust the
mast backward no less than 10°～15°.

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1.2.3 Regulation of Cross Fall
Cross fall must be no more than 5° in traveling.
1.2.4 Regulation of Working Fall
Forbid work over the allowable grade of slope, so as to prevent tilting danger.
Machine can work in all position of the grade of slope no over 2° in longitudinal.

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1.3 EQUIPMENT STABILITY
The distance from the center of the device to the axis of the borehole is 3793～4600 mm.
The stability of the equipment is based on the following conditions, calculated according
to European standards EN791.
Part name
Weight
Spiral Kelly (drilling diameter 1m）
12t
Pressurization Kelly (crowd stroke 5m)
4t
Spiral drill bit (drilling diameter 1m）
1t
1.3.1 General Conditions
The specific operation steps of mobile hole position are detailed in “5.5.5 Translocation”
General conditions：
1The equipment upper-carriage is in a straight line with the caterpillar.
2Rotary head and drill bar are as low as possible.
3The ground or working platform on the site must be a solid horizontal plane.

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1.3.2 Rated Load
Winch and load relationship table
Main winch
Auxiliary winch
Pressure（bar）
Load（kN）
Pressure（bar）
Load（kN）
320
280
250
80
300
260
200
64
280
240
150
48
250
215
100
32
200
170
80
26
150
130
50
16
★Note: The rated load of the main/auxiliary winch wirerope above must meet the working
conditions of above regulations. All rated loads cannot be used at the same time and no
additional accessories are added.

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1.4 WORKING AREA
Warning signs should be placed on the edge of working area within 9m swing radius before
construction to prevent hazard from people entering.
Working area radius

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1.5 OPERATOR VISIBILITY
SUNWARD rotary drilling rig is equipped with a full range of cab, providing wide view.
View angle plan
1.6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.6.1 Preparation and Solutions for Emergencies
1Protect against fire and accidents: Make sure there are fire extinguishers, read and
understand the instructions on the fire extinguisher, and know how to use it.
2Regularly check and maintain the fire extinguisher, ensure that it is available at any
time.
3Please have a first-aid kit and ensure that the first-aid drugs are within the effective
period.
4Please have the telephone number of the doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire brigade.。

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5In case of abnormal equipment, you should press the emergency button immediately
and put the equipment in a safe state. The pilot or operator should report to safety
supervisor, after-sales and technical personnel immediately. Before finding the reason,
it is forbidden to start and operate the machine blindly.
6If the weather is bad, such as heavy rain or strong wind, please stop the work
immediately(Wind speed to 10m/s），and put the equipment in a safe and stable
state(The drilling tool of rotary head is down to ground, the leader is slightly backward,
and the whole machine placed in the wind ).
7When a storm or typhoon is forecast, the operation must be stopped in advance and the
state of the machine is processed: Use the auxiliary machine tool to stabilize the rig, or
take protective measures, for example, remove the rotary head or drop the leader.
1.6.2 Wearing Protective Devices
1Before operation, always wear protective gear as the
work requires, this includes: tight work clothes, hard
hat, safe shoe, safety gloves
2Safety glasses, goggles, or shield, Dust mask or
respirator
3Please fasten your safety belt when working at high
altitude.
1.6.3 Keeping Machine Away From Power Transmission Line and Aerial
Obstacles
1Any part or load of the machine that contact with power lines can cause casualties
2If the machine must work in the high power line, contact the local power department in
time, cut off the power supply, and wear the protective equipment such as rubber
shoes and rubber gloves.
3If the machine must be passed from the cable attachment, must have a signalman to
monitor the safety distance of the machine, and issue a warning in time.
4Do not use any part of the machine or load near the power line, it must keep 5m safety
distance.
5The machine should also be kept out of the air, especially when the rig is moving.
1.6.4 Fire Prevention
1Prevent fire caused by leakages of fuel, hydraulic oil and lubricant.
●Check whether engine, reducer, cylinder, motor tubing and joints are damaged or flabby,
the hose is twisted, the soft/hard tube rubbing against each other, the oil cooler is damaged,
the joints are loose and all kinds of oil fluid is leaking or leaking. Check the oil leak should
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skin, causing damage.
●Repair or replace any loose or damaged tubing, joints and oil cooler, tighten tubing, joint
and oil cooler bolts.
●Do not twist or tap the high-pressure tubing.
●It is not allowed to install twisted or damaged steel pipes and tubing.
2Inspect short circuits. Short circuiting of the electric system can cause fire
●Check whether the cables and wires are damaged, loose, twisted, hard and cracked or not
before every shift or after 8 hours operation. If so, please replace it in time.
●Check whether the connectors are damaged or lost before every shift or after 8 hours
operation. If so, please install and repair in time.
3Repair the switch
●Before operating the machine every day, check whether the key switch and the engine
stop switch are normal. If it is not normal, please repair it immediately.
●Fire might be even worse or GBH might happen if engine cannot be stopped in case
4Clean out flammable materials
●Spilled fuel, excessive coal dust, and other flammable materials may cause fire
●Keep the machine clean every day to prevent fire.
5The use of fire extinguishers, please read the label carefully, and arrange the qualified
personnel to check regularly to ensure that there are always efficient in use. Do not use
water to extinguish the machine.
6Only fire extinguishers provided by the machine can be used. If you want to use other
fire extinguishers, you can only use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam fire
extinguishers.
1.6.5 Avoiding Incontrollable Accidents
When the machine is out of control, if you try to board, jump or stop moving machine, it
will cause casualties. To avoid getting out of control, pay attention to the following aspects:
The machine should be kept in a strong horizontal plane. Do not park on the slope and
turn off following these procedures:
1Make the engine idle for 3 minutes at low speed to cool the machine
2Stop the engine and remove the key from the key switch.
3Switch off the hydraulic pilot valve switch.
4Park at proper distance with other machine.
5When the machine is transported, be sure to connect the turntable device on the
machine frame to the turntable to ensure that the turntable does not rotate relative to
the frame.

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1.6.6 Safety Maintenance
1Before maintenance, know the maintenance procedure.
2Keep the area clean and dry.
3Do not add oil or grease to the machine that is moving or working.
4Avoid body and clothing contact with transmission parts.
5Prepare well before maintenance.
6Park the machine on a solid ground floor and drop the drilling tool down to the ground.
7Keep the engine idle at low speed for 3 minutes.
8Place the speed control handle of the diesel engine at idle position, and temporarily
rotate the ignition to the “Stop” position and pull out the key.
9Switch off the pilot control switch.
10 Put the sign on the lever “It is being overhauled, please do not operate”
11 Safety during maintenance: If the maintenance must be carried out while the engine is
running, there must be someone in the cab.
12 Regularly inspect parts that are prone to damage and wear, if any damage or replace it
in time.
13 Keep all parts in good condition and install correct. Remove any accumulated grease,
oil or debris.
1.6.7 Machine Cleaning
1The equipment should be cleaned at the end or before the shift every day.
2Remove drilling tools, rotary heads, leader slides and the soil on the fuselage, and
check whether all part are abnormal.
3Keep the engine, radiator, accumulator, hydraulic pipe, fuel tank and cab clean.
4Regular cleaning machine. Remove accumulated grease, oil and other waste.
Note: Do not put water or steam into the cab.
5Because of the danger of short circuit, the electric bottle, joint and electrical appliances
are forbidden to use water or gas cleaning.
6It is strictly forbidden to use water or gas washing the inside of the cab.
7When cleaning the machine, it is strictly forbidden to flush the electric control cabinet
directly; In the working state, the electric control cabinet door must remain closed.
8When washing the rig, the ground is wet slippery, there is the danger of fall, You
should wear safety shoes with antiskid nails.
9Use high pressure water or gas to clean machine equipment, you should take good

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protective equipment, avoid injuries to the eyes or skin.
1.7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before opening the machine, the track distance of the machine must be extended to the
maximum to ensure the stability of the operation. It is forbidden to work under the condition
that the track is not extended.
1.7.1 Precautions Before Working
Prior to working, crawler should be extended completely for the best stability. It’s forbidden to
work when it’s not extended.
1If the average speed is more than or equal to 10m/s, the operation will be in danger and
should be aborted, the pre-prepared measures should be taken.
2The forecast wind is more than or equal to 20m/s，the drill mast should be laid down
first.
3When there is hydrops danger, the working site may collapse, and the machine should
be moved to a safety location in time.
4For the soft worksite, the site should be strengthened to ensure that the maximum
grounding radio pressure of the machine can be borne ,to prevent the machine to
overturn due to the collapse
5According to the maximum height and extension range of the machine, the machine
or accessories should be kept at a safety distance from power line: the distance from
the high-voltage power lines of 50000V is no less than 3m; When the voltage exceeds
50000V,the distance should be increased by 1m if the voltage is increased 1000V.
6Before operate the machine, the inspection must be carried out, and the monthly
inspection and annual inspection must be conducted on time( Specific independent
inspection).If an exception is found during inspection, the working must be done after
the repair.
7Safety shoes and safety helmet must be worn if working.
8Safety belt must be worn at high altitude.
9Machine operators must be trained and must carry the certificate of operation skill with
him what is got after the training.
10 Sick or insane, no operation machine.
11 Alcohol or drug, no operation machine
12 Irrelevant personnel within the scope of operation are prohibited before working.
13 Plan and arrange the construction content and process and take corresponding security
measures before working.
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in good condition before starting the machine every day or every shift, see “check
before starting”
15 Before the machine operation, determine the conductor, contact and command mode.
In the assignment, follow the instructions issued by the conductor.
16 The operator must learn the instruction in advance, and on the basis of full
understanding and mastery. Contact us if there is any unclear situation.
17 Do not damage or remove the safety warning signs on the machine. Please replace
them if damaged.
18 After the machine leave factory, the customer will able to modified the specifications
and style, when our company accept. Any modification that reduces the safety
performance of the machine is prohibited.
1.7.2 Precautions for Working
1Facing machine when go up/down the machine, use ladder and armrest to keep three
point contact machine, prevent fall.
2Do not use any joystick, control rod, steel pipe, hose and cable as the handrails when
go up/down the machine. Keep the handrails and passageways clean, do not have
grease or dirt to prevent falling due to wet slip.
3Do not go up/down the machine when it is walking or turning.
4Before entering the cab, remove dirt and oil from the sole. If not, there could be serious
accident because of the slippage of the foot.
5Do not leave parts or tools around the counter.
6Do not place flammable and explosive items in the cab.
7Concentrate on when driving or operating the machine, not listening to the radio or
using headphones/cell phone.
8No smoking.
9Do not store transparent bottles in the cab, as well as various transparent objects with
convex surfaces to prevent the focus of sunlight from causing fires.
10 Do not leave the lighter in the cab, because the temperature may be higher and the
lighter may explode.
11 The operator is forbidden to leave the cab while the machine is working.
12 In the process of operation or walking, the operator shall remind or prohibit other
personnel on the machine except from the driver. Because the crew on the machine is
easily thrown out or hit by a foreign object.
13 The driver has to sit on the seat of cab to start the engine. No starting machine on track.
14 The method of short circuit is not allowed to start the engine(Including terminal start)