Mathey Dearman Maxi Jolli Chain Machine - Manual (Page 13)

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5.1.1 Persons in the work area should always wear safety equipment such as safety glasses or face shield,
gloves, safety shoes and other clothing suitable for the work environment and ambient temperature.
5.1.2 All the personnel, who are working around the machine, while the machine is operating, should
wear safety glasses for eye protection.
5.1.3 Before starting the cutting operation, check the hoses for nicks, cuts and abrasions
5.1.4 Check the connections oxygen and fuel gas connections to the torch and Regulators.
5.1.5 The cutting speed must be properly adjusted considering the thickness of the pipe.
5.1.6 Keep the work area clear of all flammable material.
5.1.7 Always wear safety glasses when removing slag, grinding dust and other debris from the work area
5.1.8 Make sure the Maxi Jolli Chain Machine, torch, regulators and hose are properly maintenanced.
5.1.9 During the cutting process, all the personnel not associated with the cutting process must stay at a
safe distance.
IN ADDITION OF THE ABOVE PROCEDURES, ALL SHOP, NATIONAL AND MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING FLAME CUTTING SYSTEM SHOULD BE FOLLOWED. ALL CUTTING
OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN THE BEST OF SAFETY CONDITIONS
6.0 – CONDITIONS OF USE
6.1 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
6.1.1 The Maxi Jolli Chain Machine is designed rotate a plasma or oxy/fuel gas torch around ferrous and
nonferrous pipe having a minimum nominal pipe diameter of 4” (102mm).
6.1.2 It is not recommended to fit the guide strip and the drive chain on heavily crushed pipe or pipe
having weld seam in excess of 3/8” (9.5mm) in order to avoid disfigurement of the guide strip and
overloading of the drive chain.
6.1.3 Cutting of vertical pipe should not be attempted without the use the guide strip.
Cutting of vertical pipe should not be attempted without the use the Maxi Guide Strip.
7.0. - MAINTENANCE
7.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
7.1.1 Routine maintenance should be planned in advance to avoid down time.
7.1.2 If the machine is in constant use, the period between routine maintenance checks should be
shortened.
7.1.3 Check the machine to make sure it has not been dropped. If the machine has been dropped it should
thoroughly check prior to using it for a cutting process.
7.1.4 Replace all worn parts during the routine maintenance inspection.
7.1.5 Maintain the gas torch and the oxygen and gas regulators per the manufacturer’s instructions.
7.1.6 Check daily the oxygen and gas hoses for burns and abrasions.
7.1.7 Oxygen and gas bottles should be checked in accordance to the safety standard.
7.2 Extraordinary Maintenance
The machine doesn’t require specific maintenance under normal conditions. Please contact Mathey
Dearman Inc., for assistance and suggestions to obtain best machine performance prior to disassembly of
cutting machine. Please inform manufacturer for any problems that occur or any suggestions to improve the
performances of the machine. Your suggestions will aid in updating future machines.