XCMG XE210C Hydraulic Excavator. Operating & Maintenance Manual (2011) - page 2
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Prevent the falling objects, flying objects and intrusive objects
In the work place where the falling objects, flying objects
and intrusive objects hit or enter the driver’ cab, install the
necessary shields to protect the operators according to the
operations.
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When working in the mine or quarry with the risk of
falling stones, install the falling object protection
device and the front protection device, and stick the
transparent glass paper on the front glass.
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Close the front window during the above operations.
Additionally, ensure other personnel are not within
the falling object area and keep a certain distance
from the dangerous area.
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The above contents are for the critical working
conditions, it is possible to install other additional
shields according to different conditions in the work
place.
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Installation for the accessories
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When installing the optional parts or accessories, please contact the Xugong excavator distributor in
advance.
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Any injuries, accidents or product faults caused by using the accessories or parts without approval
from Xugong Excavator Mechanical Co., Ltd. will be unrelated with this company.
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When installing and using the accessories, combine the operating accessories according to the
instruction manual about the accessories and the general instruction about the accessories in this
manual.
Due to the different types or combinations for the working device, there is the risk that the working device
crashes with the driver’ cab or other parts of the machine. Before using the unfamiliar working device, check
whether there is the risk to influence each other and operate carefully.
The window glass for the driver’ cab
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If the glass close to the working device in the driver’ cab crushes, the working device has the risk to
contact the operator body directly, please stop operating and replace the glass immediately.
Modification without approval
Any modification without approval from Xugong Excavator Mechanical Co., Ltd. is possible to cause danger.
Therefore, before modifying, please contact the distributor of Excavator Mechanical Co., Ltd.
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For any injuries, accidents or product faults caused by modification without approval from Xugong
Excavator Mechanical Co., Ltd., the company will not bear any responsibilities.
Safety in the work place
Before operating, check the work area thoroughly for dangers.
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When operating near the flammable materials (cottage roof, dry leaves or grasses) stored, it is
possible to cause a fire, so it is necessary to be careful during operating.
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Check the ground situation in the work place and finalize the safest operation method.It is banned to
operate in the place with collapses or falling stones.
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If there are water pipes, gas pipes or high voltage electrical wires buried under the work place, please
contact the related companies and mark their positions, note: do not break or damage any pipes and
wires.
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It is banned any unauthorized person to enter the
working area, some necessary warning measures
to be taken.
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Before moving or operating in the shallow water
or on the soft ground, check the types and
situation of the sill and the depth and the flow rate
of the water.
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Working on the unconsolidated ground
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Avoid walking or operating the machine near the cliff side, road side and the deep ditch. Because the
ground in these areas is very soft, if the ground is collapsed under the role of the weight or vibration
of the machine, it will cause the machine to collapse or roll over.
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When working on the dyke or near the groove dug, there is a risk that the earth collapses due to the
weight and vibration of the machine. Before operating, necessary measures shall be taken to
guarantee the safety of the ground and prevent the machine tipping over or fall off.
Do not close to the high voltage cables
Do not walk near the cables or operate the machine,
because there is a risk to suffer from electric shock and
cause serious injuries or accidents. In the work place close
to the cables, operate according to the following steps:
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Before starting to work near the cables, inform the
local electric power company to invite them to take
necessary measures.
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It is possible to suffer from electric shock in the
area close to the high voltage cables, which may
cause serious burning even death. So a safe
distance must be kept between the machine and the cables (shown as the table below).
Before starting to operate, please formulate the related safety operating measures together with the
local electric power company.
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In order to prepare for the possible accidents, wear the rubber shoes and rubber gloves, lay a layer of
rubber mat on the chair and note that the exposed part of the body not to contact other parts.
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If the machine is too close to the cables, a signal man is arranged to send the warning signal.
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When operating near the high voltage cables, anyone is not allowed to close to the machine.
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If the machine is too close to or touches the cables, before the power supply is cut, the operator shall
not leave the driver’ cab to prevent being shocked by the electricity. Additionally, anyone is not
allowed to close to the machine.
Voltage
Min. Safety Distance
Low Voltage
100V,200V
2m
6600V
2m
22kV
3m
66kV
4m
High Voltage
154kV
5m
187kV
6m
275kV
7m
500kV
11m
Ensure good sight
In order to ensure safe operating or walking, please check whether there are persons or obstacles around the
machine and check the situation of the work place.
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When operating in the dark area, please turn on the work light and the head light, and set the auxiliary
lighting in the operating area in necessary.
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If the sight is poor, such as foggy, snowy, rainy or dusty, stop operation, please.
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Ventilation in the closed area
If it is necessary to start the engine or the treatment fuel oil,
cleaning oil or paint in the closed area, open the doors and
windows to ensure good ventilation to prevent gas
poisoning.
Signals and gestures of the signal man
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When working in the road side or the
unconsolidated ground, set signs, if the sight is poor, arrange one signal man. The operator shall pay
attention to the signs particularly and follow the commands from the signal man.
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Only one signal man can send the signals.
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Before operating, ensure all of the workers understand all of the signals and gestures.
Emergency exit for the driver’ cab
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When emergency happened, if the door of the driver’ cab cannot be opened normally due to some
certain reasons, crush the rear window glass and escape from the dangerous place soon.
Prevention for the asbestos dust danger
If too much asbestos dust in the air is breathed, it is possible to suffer the lung cancer. When dismantling or
treating the industrial wastes in the work place, there is a risk to breathe the asbestos, the following rules shall
be followed:
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When cleaning, spray some water to reduce the dust
but not to use the compressed air.
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If there is asbestos dust in the air, operate the
machine in the upwind position and all of the
operators should use the dust filtering masks.
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During operation, other personnel are not allowed to
close to.
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Follow the rules, regulations and the environment
standard in the work place.
This machine does not contain the asbestos, but the counterfeit parts
contain the asbestos possibly, therefore, it is necessary to use genuine Xugong
excavator parts.
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Safe Operation of Machine
Start the engine
If the warning label is hung on the operating lever of the
operating device, do not start the engine or contact the
operating lever.
Inspection before starting
When carrying out daily work, the following inspection
must be carried out before starting the engine:
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Wipe off the dirt on the surface of the window to
ensure favorable sight.
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Wipe off the dirt on the surface of the lenses of the
headlight and the operating light and check up if the lights work normally.
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Check up the liquid level of the cooling liquid, the fuel level of the fuel oil and the engine oil level of
the engine, check up if the air filter is blocked, and check up if the circuit is damaged.
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The seat of the operator is fit to a position easy for operation, and check up if the seat belt or the
attaching clamp is damaged or worn.
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Check up if the instrument works normally, check up the angle of the operating light, and check up if
the whole controlling lever lies in the central position.
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Adjust the wing mirror to be convenient for seeing the rear of the machine on the driving seat.
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Check up the upper side, the lower side or the peripheral region of the machine to ensure that there is
no person or barrier.
The safety rules for starting the engine
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Honk the horn as a warning when starting the engine.
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Only allow to start or operate the machine on the seat.
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No one is allowed to sit in the machine besides the operator.
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Do not start the engine in a manner which can lead the starting motor to short circuit because it is not
only dangerous, but can also damage the device.
Starting the engine in cold days
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Sufficiently carry out preheating operation. If the machine is not thoroughly preheated before
operating the operating lever and the machine may lag in response, which may cause accident.
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If the electrolyte of the battery is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine by other power
to avoid fire on the battery. Ensure that the electrolyte of the battery is dissolved before charging or
starting the engine by other power.
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Operation
Inspection after starting the engine
When carrying out the inspection, move the machine to a wide area without any barrier to operate slowly. No
one is allowed to approach the machine.
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Check up if the action of the machine is the same as the display on the controlling mode instrument. If
not, change it into the right mode at once.
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Check up the operation of the instrument and the device, and check up the operation of the bucket, the
bucket rod, the swing arm, the moving system and the steering system.
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Check up if the voice, the vibration, the heating, the smell and the instrument of the machine works
normally, and check up if the engine oil or fuel oil is in leakage.
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Repair the machine at once if there is any unusual thing.
Safety rules for changing the direction of the machine
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Before moving, the upper structure should be
located at the proper position to make the chain
wheel located to the rear of the cab. If the chain
wheel is in front of the cab, the operating direction
is reversed (for example: going forward is changed
into going backward and the left into right). Before
moving, make sure again that there is no person or
barrier in the peripheral region.
chain wheel
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Before moving, honk the horn to warn the person in
the area.
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Only sit on the seat to operate the machine.
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No one is allowed to sit on the machine besides the
operator.
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Check up if the moving warner (if there is a warner)
works normally.
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Ensure that the door or the window of the cab is
locked.
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There is a blind area at the rear of the machine.
When the machine is turning a corner or turning
around, a signalman is needed. Especially pay
attention not to touch other machine or person.
Abide by the matters of attention above even if the
wing mirror is arranged on the machine.
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Safety rules for moving
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible load when using the machine in order to prevent that the
machine is unstable because of overload and avoid
the damage of the working device.
Moving state
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When moving on the flat ground, taking back the
working device and the bottom of the bucket must
be kept 40 to 50cm above the ground.
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When moving on the rough ground, move slowly
and do not swerve to avoid roll-over. If the
working device touches the ground, the machine
may lose balance and be damaged.
40-50cm
（16-20in）
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When moving on the rough ground or the abrupt
slope, turn off
(cancel) the automatic speed
reducing switch, if the machine is equipped with the automatic speed reducing device. If the
automatic is turned on, the rotate speed of the engine is increased, and the moving will be suddenly
accelerated.
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Avoid moving on the barrier as far as possible. If
the machine has to move on the barrier, make the
working device close to the ground and move
slowly.
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When moving or carrying out operation, keep a
certain safety distance from person or building to
avoid collision.
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When passing the bridge or building, firstly check
up if the structure is strong enough to support the
weight of the machine. When moving on the road, consult relevant department to inspect and then
comply with their guidance.
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When operating in a tunnel, under a bridge, a wire, or in other place with limited height, operate
slowly, and especially avoid the working device from touching anything.
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Equipment Protection Top. ROPS or FOPS
If the machine is operated at the region with falling
stores and aggregates, the machine should be
provided with devices of the equipment protection
top, ROPS or FOPS according to the potential
dangerous situation.
(The standard driving cab of the machine is equipped
with devices of ROPS and FOPS)
ROPS: Roll Over Protection Structure
FOPS: Falling Object Protection Structure
Moving on the Slope
In order to prevent the roll-over or the sideslip of the
machine, the following requirements must be achieved:
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When the machine moves on the slope, the bottom
of the bucket is 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) from the
ground. In an emergency, the working device can
rapidly drop down to stop the machine.
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When the machine moves upslope, the driving cab is
adjusted to the direction of the upslope. When the
machine moves on the slop downwards, the
hardness of the ground surface in front of the
20~30cm
machine must be examined.
20~30cm
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When the machine moves on the abrupt slope, the
working device extends towards the front direction
to maintain the balance, and the operating
equipments keep the distance of 20 to 30 cm from
the ground, and keep at a low speed.
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When the machine moves on the slop downwards,
the moving operating lever is maintained at the
middle position, and the machine moves at low
speed.
20~30cm
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The machine directly moves on the slop upward
and downwards, because it is very dangerous to
make a turn or traverse on the slop.
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Do not make a turn and transverse on the slop. The
machine should change the position of the machine
at the flat area, and then, go up to the slope.
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Because the slipping of the machine on the slop of
a small degree is dangerous, the machine should
walk on the slop at low speed.
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In the engine misses when the machine is moving
on the slop, the operating lever must be shifted to
the middle position to start the engine.
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Operation on the Slope
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When the machine operates on the slope, and the
revolution or working device is operated, the machine
will lost balance and incline so as to cause the serious
damage or equipment breakdown. Therefore, When
these erations are carried out, a small flat area needs
to be provided, and the operation needs to be carried
out carefully.
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Do not make the working device turn from the side of
the upslope to the side of the down slope when the
bucket is fully filled. The operation of making the
working device turn will make the machine roll-over.
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If the machine must be used on the slope, a platform must be piled up to maintain the balance of the
machine.
Forbidden Operation
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Do not dig the working surface under the
suspended part. The operation will cause the
danger of store falling or collapse of the
suspended part, and the danger of store falling on
the machine.
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Do not deeply dig the ground in front of the
machine. Otherwise, the ground under the
machine will collapse to make the machine fall.
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When the digging operation is carried out, the
caterpillar band is adjusted to form a right angle
with waysides or cliffs at the base of chain wheels
in order to easily make the machine leave at any
situation.
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The dismantling operation is forbidden to carry out under the machine, and the dismantling operation
will cause the unsteadiness of the machine and has
the risk of roll-over.
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When the machine operates on the buildings and
the upper part of other structures, the buildings will
be seriously ruined or damaged.
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Removing the part above the machine is forbidden
when the dismantling operation is carried out. The
ruin or the damage caused by the broken part falling
or the building collapse is prevented.
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The breaking operation carried out by the impact of
the working device is forbidden
to avoid the injure or damage caused by flying
objects.
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Generally, the working device on the side is easy to
incline than the working device in the front or at the
back.
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When crushers or other heavy working device is
used, the machine has the danger of losing balance
and tipping over. When the machine operates on the
flat area and slopes:
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Do not suddenly drop, rotate or stop the working
device.
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Do not make the swing arm hydro-cylinder suddenly
stretch out or shrink. In this way, the impact will cause the danger of the tipping of the machine.
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Do not put the bucket above the heads of other workers or seats of operators of other transporting
equipment. Because the loaded stuffs maybe drop, the bucket can contact the dump trucks so as to
cause serious ruin or damage.
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Operation in Snowy weather
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Do not put the bucket above the heads of other workers or seats of operators of other transporting
equipment. Because the loaded stuffs maybe drop, the bucket can contact the dump trucks so as to
cause serious ruin or damage.
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The iced ground surface becomes soft when the temperature rises up, and the machine will roll over.
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If the machine enters into the snow, the machine will incline or be buried in the snow.
Machine Parking
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The machine parks on the firm and flat ground.
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The machine should park on the place free of falling
rock or collapse.
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Descend completely the working device to the
ground
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When leaving the machine, the safty locking lever
① is adjusted to the locking positions, and then,
Free positon
the engine is shut down.
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In order to prevent people without permission from
moving the machine, the door of the driving cab
Lock position
needs to be locked, and the key needs to be taken
off to carry or put to the specified place.
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If the machine must be parked on the slop, the
following rules must be obeyed
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The bucket is adjusted to one side of the down slope,
and the bucket is inserted to the ground.
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Pads are put under the caterpillar band in order to
120°
prevent the move of the machine.
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Transportation
In order to conveniently transport the machine, the machine is divided to several parts. Therefore, please
contact with the dealers of Xugong excavator to carry out the transportation work.
Machine Transportation
When the machine is transported by trailers, the following rules need to be obeyed:
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According to the weight, the width and the length of the machine, the trailers are selected, and the
transportation route is determined. On such an occasion, user can contact with Xugong excavator
dealer to carry out the equipment disassembling work.
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When the machine passes through bridges or buildings, the structural strength must be examined to
judge that the structural strength can bear the weight of the machine or not. When the trailers drive on
the road, the trailer must be examined by relative departments and obey the guidance of relative
departments.
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Battery
Prevention of the Danger caused by Battery
The electrolyte of the battery includes sulfuric acid, so the inflammable and explosive hydrogen is generated
by the battery. The operation error can cause serious damage or fire hazards, so the following items must be
obeyed:
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If the display of the densimeter is black, the electricity must be charged. If the display of the
densimeter is bright, the battery must be changed.
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When operating the battery, goggles and rubber sleeves should be worn.
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It is prohibited to smoke or use open fire near the battery.
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If the sulfuric acid splashes the clothes or the skin, the clothes or the skin must be washed by a large
amount of water.
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If the sulfuric acid enters into the eyes, the eyes must be washed by a large amount of water, and the
injured must go to hospital.
During the battery operation, the battery maybe generates sparks, and the key switch must be turned to the
‘close’ position. The operations must be carried out according to the following steps:
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Do not make tools or other metal objects contact between the battery terminals. Do not let tools or
other metal objects drop around the battery.
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When the battery is disassembled, the negative terminals (grounding side) must be disconnected at
first. When the battery is installed, the positive terminals must be connected at first, and then, the
positive terminals are connected to the ground.
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At the time of charging the battery, the inflammable and explosive hydrogen is generated. Before
charging, the battery must be disassembled from the machine and put to a drafty place.
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The battery should be firmly installed to the original position.
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Starting engine with auxiliary cable
If the auxiliary cable is connected in the error way, the battery may explode, and therefore, the following
rules should be followed:
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When the engine is started with the auxiliary cable,
two persons are necessary to carry out operation (one
person sits in the operation seat and the other operates
the battery).
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When using another machine to start, the two
machines should not contact.
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Before the auxiliary cable is connected, the start
switches of normal machine and fault
machine should be turned to ‘off’. Otherwise, when
the power is supplied, the machine may move.
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When the auxiliary cable is installed, positive (+) must
be firstly connected. When the auxiliary cable is
removed, ground or negative (-) cable (grounding side)
must be firstly disconnected.
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When the auxiliary cable is removed, auxiliary cable
clamps should not touch each other, and cable clamps
and machine also should not touch together.
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When the engine is started with the auxiliary cable, goggles and rubber gloves must be worn.
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When the normal machine and the fault machine are connected by the auxiliary cable, the normal
machine which has the same battery voltage with the fault machine should be used.
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Traction
Safety rules of traction
If the fault machine is not correctly pulled, or the selection and check of wire ropes are wrong, serious injury
or death will be resulted.
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When the wire ropes are used, leather gloves will be
worn.
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The wire ropes are fixed on a machine frame.
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In the traction process, persons should not stand
between traction machine and machines which are
pulled
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The machines should not be pulled on slopes.
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The wire ropes with broken wires
(A), diameter
reduction (B) or bending (C) should not be used. In
the traction process, the wire ropes may be broken
easily, and then, dangerous accident will be caused.
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Lifting objects by the bucket
The safety rules for lifting objects
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The lifting operation should not be carried out on slopes, soft ground or other places where machines
put unstably.
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The wire ropes must meet the required standard.
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Observe at any moment, and notice whether machines roll over.
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Before the machines rotate or turn, persons must inspect carefully whether other persons or buildings
are around the peripheral region, and the collision should be avoided.
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Do not start, turn, or stop the movement of the machine to avoid object oscillation.
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Do not lift objects at the side or towards the machine.
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When the objects are lifted, the operators should not leave seats.
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Using the machine to lift the objects is dangerous, which is prohibited in principle.
Warning！
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The appropriate accessory devices are selected according to the machines which are installed with the
accessory devices. The installed machine types will be different according to the accessory device
types.
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Please contact with the authorized special service center of XUGONG excavators.
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Optional component-Hydraulic hammer
Main functions:
— Crushing rocks
— Demolishing
— Road repair
Hydraulic hammer is widely applied in demolishing buildings, crushing road
surfaces, excavating tunnels, crushing cinders, and crushing or cutting rocks.
Press tightly the drill rods onto the surface at a right angle, as
shown in figure.
When striking, the drill rods will be pressed tightly on the surface,
and the machine frame is lifted above about 5 cm. Never carry
vehicle too high.
If the surface is repeatedly struck, but not broken in 1 minute, the
hammer should be moved and break the surface from the edge.
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The striking direction of the drill rod is slight deviated from the
direction of the hammer. Therefore, the direction of oil cylinder of
the bucket must be rectified to ensure the direction alignment.
Matters needing attention of the hydraulic hammer
In order to avoid void striking, the drill rod should be pressed
when needed.
When the oil cylinder is operated, the rip end should not be
reached, and the distance is kept about 5 cm.
Do not swivel the hydraulic hammer when working on rocks,
concrete and so on.
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When striking, do not move the drill rod.
Do not strike horizontally or upward.
When punching on the ground, do not twist the drill rod.
When lifting the machines, do not make the bucket oil cylinder to
elongate to the maximum position.
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Safety maintenance instructions
Warning labels
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‘No operation’ warning label must be hung on
work device operating lever in the cab to warn that
someone is maintaining the machine. If necessary,
the warnings should also be published around the
machine.
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Put the warning away in the tool box.
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When maintaining, if someone starts the engine,
contacts or operates the working device operating lever, serious injury or machine damage will be
caused.
Keeping the work area clean and tidy
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Do not scatter the hammer or other tools in the work area. Wipe off all slippery grease, oil or other
substances. Keep the work area clean and tidy, so as to secure the working process.
If the work area is not kept clean and tidy, persons may stumble, slip or drop, and cause injury.
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Top window which is made by organic glass (polycarbonate) should be cleaned with water, and not
with any alkaline solvent. If benzene, toluene, methanol or other basic solvent are used, chemical
reaction will be caused, like that glass is dissolved or decomposed, and polycarbonate will age.
When persons work with others, one header should be commanded.
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When the machines are fixed, or when the work device is removed, one header should be commanded,
and then, other persons obey his command in the operating process. When working together, persons
that do not mutually know can lead to serious accidents.
Shut off the engine before maintenance
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The machine should be stopped on solid and flat
ground surface.
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The place with not fallen stones, collapses or is of
no danger of being submerged should be chosen.
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Completely descend the working device onto the
ground, and shut off the engine.
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Put stopper blocks under the crawler belt in order to
prevent the machine moving.