OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Boom Swing

Slew the upperstructure, swing the boom to the right [Figure OI-116], center [Figure OI-117] and left [Figure OI-118] to dig a square hole the width of the machine without repositioning the excavator.

The boom swing allows the operator to offset the boom and dig close to buildings and other structures [Figure OI-119].

OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Backfilling

Figure OI-120

Use the blade to backfill the trench or hole after excavating [Figure OI-120]

Driving The Excavator

When operating on uneven ground, operate as slow as possible and avoid sudden changes in direction.

Avoid traveling over objects such as rocks, trees, stumps, etc.

When working on wet or soft ground, put planks on the ground to provide a solid base to travel on and prevent the excavator from getting stuck.

If one or both tracks have become stuck in soft or wet ground, raise one track at a time by turning the upperstructure and pushing the bucket against the ground [Figure OI-121].

Put planks under the tracks and drive the excavator to dry ground.

The bucket may also be used to pull the excavator. Raise the blade, extend the arm and lower the boom. Operate the boom and arm in a digging manner [Figure OI-122]

OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Operating On Slopes

Warning

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

•Do not travel across or up slopes that are over 15 degrees.

•Do not travel down or back up slopes that exceed 25 degrees.

•Look in the direction of travel.

When going down a slope, control the speed with the steering levers and the speed control lever.

Warning

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

•Avoid steep areas or banks that could break away.

•Keep boom centered and attachments as low as possible when traveling on slopes or in rough conditions. Look in the direction of travel.

•Always fasten seat belt.

When going down grades that exceed 15 degrees, put the machine in the position shown, and run the engine slowly [Figure OI-123]

Operate as slow as possible and avoid sudden changes in lever direction.

Avoid traveling over objects such as rocks, trees, stumps, etc.

Stop the machine before moving the upper equipment controls. Never allow the blade to strike a solid object. Damage to the blade or hydraulic cylinder can result.

When traveling up slopes or on side slopes that are 15 degrees or less, position the machine as shown and run the engine slow [Figure OI-124] & [Figure OI-125].