Control and operation
Operating Manual
Working with the machine
Caution! The brake only applies when the uppercarriage is near standstill and if no swing motion is actuated with the joystick. To stop the uppercarriage when working on a slope: Tilt down the rocker switch S57. Use the joystick to reduce the uppercarriage speed. Move the joystick back to "0" position only after the brake operates.
Emergency stop of the uppercarriage swing motion The swing brake can be applied independently of the uppercarriage RPM by pushing "Swing brake" button into position "applied". Caution! Perform this braking with the "Swing brake" button only in case of emergency as it causes fast abrasion of the brake discs.
Check the mechanical swing gear brake Uppercarriage must be stationary. Press "Swing brake" button. Swing gear brake is engaged. LED in switch comes on. Push the left joystick to the right and then to the left to stop. Uppercarriage must not turn. Swing gear brake function is operational.
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Working position
Fig. 3-72
Working position – machine
Work with the machine is generally to be carried out over the idler-wheel. Drive backwards when you are working lengthwise with the backhoe bucket.
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