01100A SPIKE PULLER - Railtech Matweld

1 632 South 3rd Box 2816 Paducah, KY 42002270-444-0085 Fax: 270-443-6180 Website: : INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180 Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without gpm(19 lpm)or10 gpm(38 lpm)PRESSURE2000 psi(140 bar)DIMENSIONSA - 30"B - 13"C - 4"WEIGHT49 lbs(23 kg)The Matweld SPIKE PULLER is a lightweight powerful main-tenance-of-way tool generating 13,000 pounds of pull-ing force. Safe two speed design ensures operatorsgrab the SPIKE in a slow speed avoiding jerking motioncommon with most SPIKE pullers. The efficient designenables the operator to grab the SPIKE from either sideof the rail without repositioning, pull and automaticallydrop the SPIKE at the top of the stroke in one motion.

2 Allmoving parts are fully enclosed for safety. The jaws canbe changed without special tools in minutes at the :01145 - Hair pin PULLER kit (See page 18 for details)08/09 ABC01100 SINGLE STAGE SPIKE PULLER01100A TWO STAGE SPIKE PULLER01100AS SPIKE PULLER w/SAFETY TRIGGER01100HP SPIKE PULLER w/HAIR PIN JAWSALL PULLERS ARE TWO STAGE UNLESSSPECIFIED TO BE SINGLE STAGE BYCUSTOMER2 Matweld , INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180 Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without SPIKE PULLERGENERAL NOTES:3 Matweld , INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180 Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:TOOL OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL MUST ALWAYS COMPLY WITH THE SAFETYPRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL, AND WITH ALL STICKERS AND TAGS ATTACHED TO THETOOL AND HOSE.

3 ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR YOUR SAFETY. READ TO UNDER-STAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOUUSE OR MAINTAIN THE TOOL. REVIEW THE MANUAL DAILY BEFORE USING THE TOOL. IN ADDITION,FOLLOW ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES GIVEN YOU BY YOUR SUPERVISOR. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OPERATION, SAFETY OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR HAS NO CONTROL OVER TOOL USE OR OPERATION ONCE IT LEAVES THE MATWELDPLANT. Matweld HAS NO CONTROL OVER OPERATOR OR MAINTAINER SELECTION. THE CUS-TOMER MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TOOL S SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR FUNC-TION, FOR ANYONE USING THE TOOL OR MAINTAINING THE TOOL REGARDING THEIR FITNESS TOUSE THE TOOL OR REPAIR THE TOOL, UNDERSTANDING OF THE OPERATION AND SAFETY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL, INTELLIGENCE TO USE GOOD JUDGMENT NECESSARY TO WORKSAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY WITHOUT ENDANGERING THEMSELVES OR BYSTANDERS IN THEWORK AREA.

4 DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY AND PROPERLY TRAINEDOR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN INSTRUCTOR. CHECK POWER SOURCE DAILY TO DETERMINE IF CORRECT FLOW AND PRESSURE AREAVAILABLE. NEVER EXCEED FLOWS OR PRESSURES FOR THE TOOL BEING USED. PER-SONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL CAN RESULT. OPERATORS MUST CLEAR THE WORK AREA OF NONESSENTIAL PERSONNEL. FLYING DE-BRIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. THE OPERATOR MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PROHIBITED WORK AREAS SUCH AS UNSAFEGRADES, POOR FOOTING AREAS AND OVERHEAD HAZARDS. MAINTAIN BALANCE AND PROPER FOOTING AT ALL TIMES. NEVER OVERREACH TO THE EX-TENT THAT A BROKEN PART OR SUDDEN MOVEMENT OF THE TOOL CAN CAUSE YOU TOLOSE YOUR BALANCE AND FALL, OR CAUSE INJURY TO YOUR SELF OR SOMEONE , INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180 Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without WHEN WORKING NEAR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE CONDUC-TORS ARE ENERGIZED AND THAT HOSES AND CLOTHING CAN CONDUCT HARMFUL ELECTRIC-ITY.

5 USE HOSES LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NONCONDUCTIVE. DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL AT EXCESSIVE FLUID TEMPERATURES. OPERATOR DISCOM-FORT AND POTENTIAL BURNS CAN RESULT AT HIGH OIL TEMPERATURES. NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING THAT CAN GET ENTANGLED IN THE WORKING PARTS OF THETOOLS OR BE CARELESS WITH HANDS, FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS AROUND THE WORK-ING PARTS OF THE TOOLS. HYDRAULIC TOOLS EXERT HIGH TORQUE AND FORCE AND CANCAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF IMPROPERLY USED. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, ALL TOOL REPAIR, MAINTENANCE ORSERVICE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED AND PROPERLY TRAINED PERSON-NEL. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OIL INJECTION RESISTANT WORK GLOVES,SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY BOOTS, EAR PROTECTION AND OTHER SAFETY APPAREL DIC-TATED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR APPLICABLE FOR THE JOB YOU ARE DOING AND THE TOOLYOU ARE USING.

6 DO NOT CLEAN, INSPECT, OR REPAIR THE TOOL WHILE CONNECTED TO THE POWERSOURCE. ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. OIL INJECTION HAZARD EXISTS WITH THIS TOOL. OIL INJECTION IS A CONDITION WHEREHYDRAULIC OIL IS INJECTED UNDER THE SKIN FROM PRESSURE IN THE LINE. ALWAYS WEARGLOVES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IMMEDIATELY. NEVER CARRY A TOOL BY THE HOSES. DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, FITTINGS,OR OTHER COMPONENTS SHOWING WIRE BRAID, NICKS, CUTS, DAMAGE OR TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND / OR PERSONAL INJURY ORDEATH. CLEAN UP ANY OIL OR FLUID SPILLS , INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180 Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without SUPERVISOR ADD ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE SPECIFIC WORK AREA ANDLOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS BELOW:**6 Matweld , INC.

7 PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180 Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without SPIKE PULLERSAFETY WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES, EAR PROTEC-TION AND SAFETY DO NOT WEAR CLOTHING WHICH MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE ALWAYS KEEP WORK AREA FREE OF TOOLS OR ANY OTHER OBJECTSWHICH MAY IMPAIR SOUND OIL INJECTION HAZARD EXISTS WITH THIS TOOL. OIL INJECTION IS A CONDITION WHERETHE HYDRAULIC OIL IS FORCED UNDER THE SKIN THROUGH PRESSURE IN THE LINE. ALWAYSWEAR GLOVES, DO NOT CARRY THE TOOL BY HYDRAULIC HOSES, AND REPAIR LEAKS DO NOT CARRY THE TOOL BY THE PIGTAIL PUT YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT NEAR THE JAWS WHILE THE TOOL IS CON-NECTED TO A POWER USE YOUR FINGERS TO DISLODGE A SPIKE , EVEN WITH THE TOOL DISCONNECTEDFROM THE POWER SOURCE.

8 THERE MAY STILL BE PRESSURE IN THE TOOL WHICH COULDCAUSE SUDDEN MOVEMENT OF THE PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE TOOL WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO THE EXCEED MAXIMUM TOOL FLOW RATE OR 2000 PSI PRESSURE. DAMAGE TO TOOL ORPERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY LEAN ON TOOL OR USE IT FOR , INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180 Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without SPIKE PULLERFLOW: 5 OR 10 GPM (19 OR 38 LPM)PRESSURE:2000 PSI (140 BAR)BACK PRESSURE:MAX 250 PSIOPERATION: THIS TOOL IS DESIGNED WITH INTEGRATED TWO SPEED OPERATION. THISPERMITS SAFE, CONTROLLED PULLING OF WITH THE POWER SOURCE IN THE OFF POSITION, CONNECT THE HOSES. DO NOTDRAG THE SERVICE HOSE BY PULLING WITH THE TOOL.

9 LOOP THE SERVICE HOSE INTHE WORK AREA IN SUCH A WAY TO RELIEVE STRESS ON THE HOSE AND QUICK DIS-CONNECT FITTINGS WHILE WORKING. BE AWARE OF HOSE LOCATION AT ALL CONNECT THE TOOL TO THE POWER TURN THE POWER SOURCE ON TO SUPPLY 5 OR 10 GPM TO TOOLNOTE:WITH THE HANDLES POSITIONED PERPENDICULAR TO THE RAIL (ACROSS THE RAIL)AND THE LOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY IN THE ORIENTATION AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE ONTHE FRONT PAGE, THE SPIKE PULLER JAWS ARE ORIENTATED TO GRAB THE SPIKE ONTHE ELONGATED SIDES OF THE SPIKE HEAD. IF OPERATION OF THE TOOL IS DESIRED FROM THE GAUGE OR FIELD SIDES OF THERAIL, THEN THE SPIKE PULLER TUBE ASSEMBLY CAN BE ROTATED 90 . FAILURE TOROTATE THE TUBE ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE THE JAWS TO NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGNEDON THE SPIKE WHICH WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SET THE SPIKE PULLER DOWN ON TOP OF THE SPIKE TO BE PULLED.

10 DEPRESS THETRIGGER TO GRAB THE SPIKE . THIS GRABBING OF THE SPIKE OR LOADING OPERATIONIS A LOW SPEED PROCEDURE INTERNALLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE SAFE CONTROL OFTHE TOOL. THE TOOL SENSES THE LOAD AGAINST THE SPIKE AFTER SEATING AND THENSPEEDS UP TO COMPLETE THE PULL. AFTER THE SPIKE IS PULLED THERE IS NO RESIS-TANCE OR LOAD AND THEN OPERATION SHIFTS BACK TO LOW SPEED. WHEN THE TOOLCYLINDER REACHES THE TOP OF THE STROKE THE SPIKE AUTOMATICALLY DROPS OUT,RELEASE THE TRIGGER. CYLINDER AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDS INTO POSITION FOR THENEXT PULL. CAUTION: ALWAYS MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING AND USE PROPER BODY POSITION. HOLD THE TOOL AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND KEEP ARMS RELAXED AND FREE TO FLEX, SHOULD MINOR JERKING OF THE TOOL OCCUR DURING , INC.