Control and operation

The access and the outfit of the cab

Operating Manual

1 Manual valve

In case of failure (service batteries out of order, defective solenoid valve or wiring, ...) of the access ladder moving procedure, an emergency valve is installed near the access ladder.

Open the valve 1 to move the ladder in lower position. If an emergency stop is operated, the access ladder is automatically moved in lower position.

Emergency ladders

Emergency ladders are installed in special boxes on the cab catwalk.

The access and the outfit of the cab

Caution!

Risk of falling. The emergency ladder can swing. Obey the safety instructions given above. Hold the emergency ladder safely when you use it.

Open the box 1

Set the emergency ladder 2 over the top guardrail of the cab catwalk. Hold the cab catwalk handrails safely. Climb on the emergency ladder 2

Hold the emergency ladder 2 safely. Climb down to the ground.

3.2.2Safety lever

Fig. 3-26 Safety lever

For safety purposes, the left control panel is provided with a safety lever.

Caution!

The safety lever must always be pushed up into its highest position (see arrow) when entering or exiting the cab.

When the safety lever is pushed up, the pilot control circuit is disconnected. This means that: stick or foot pedals, are operated.

When the safety lever is pushed (push up / push down) to its lowest position, the swing gear brake and the LED in swing brake switch will return to their original states and the pilot control devices will be active.

Before the operator starts working, he must push the safety lever down into its

3.2.3Operator’s seat

1 Set horizontal, upper

2 Set weight

3 Adjust armrests

4 Set seat inclination

5 Set height

10 Set backrest

The electric motor is switched to off. The safety lever is pushed up. This will prevent unexpected movement of the machine.

The access and the outfit of the cab

Weight adjustment

Fig.

To adjust the seat for the driver’s weight: Quickly pull the lever 2

Note!

The driver must be seated during the adjustment.

Height adjustment

Fig. 3-29 Setting the height

The seat height can be set pneumatically and is continuously adjustable.

To adjust the seat height: Pull the lever 5 up or down.

Caution!

Before adjusting the height, adjust shock absorbers to the position «soft».

Setting the armrests

To adjust the seat armrest: Turn the knurled head screw 3 in direction 1 to slope the armrest upwards. Turn the knurled head screw 3 in direction 2 to slope the armrest downwards.

Setting the seat

To adjust the angle of the seat:

Pull lever 4 up.

By applying pressure on the seat, move it to the correct position.

Setting the backrest

To set the backrests: Pull lever 10 up to release the backrest. By applying pressure on the seat, move it to the correct position. Release the lever 10 to lock the backrest.

Setting the horizontal seat position

Fig.

Setting the horizontal

To adjust the horizontal position of the seat: Pull up the lever 1 Move the seat backwards or forwards to the correct position.

Fasten / release the safety belt

Fig. 3-34 Safety belt

The safety belt is automatic.

To adjust the belt length: Pull the belt and buckle 2 out of the roller mount 1. If pulled out of the roller mount suddenly, the belt can lock. Push the buckle into the belt lock 3 until it fastens.

Danger!

The safety belt is designed to protect the operator. Before starting the machine, always fasten the safety belt. Make sure that the safety belt is not twisted when it is fastened. For safety reasons, check the condition, function and fastening of the belt regularly and replace any damaged parts without delay.

To open lock 4, push down on the belt lock using your thumbs. The safety belt will slide automatically back into the roller mount 1.

3.2.4Emergency exit

Only in case of emergency, the rear window of the cab can be used as an emergency exit.

In case of emergency, break the rear window of the cab with the emergency hammer 1 installed on the electric box E1005 behind the operator seat.

The access and the outfit of the cab

3.2.5Fire extinguisher

The interior of the cab is fitted with fixing points allowing the mounting of a fire extinguisher. These fixing points are on the right side wall of the cab, on the frame between the two windows.

Note!

It is the responsibility of the owner of the machine to decide if it must be fitted with a fire extinguisher or not, considering the operating conditions and the regulations which apply in the country and at the point of use of the machine.

Caution!

If your machine is fitted with a fire extinguisher: Always comply with the operating guide on the body of the extinguisher, Make sure, all the inspections of the fire extinguisher which are prescribed by the regulations applicable to the operating place of the machine are accomplished.

3.2.6Windscreen wiper

Windscreen wiper

When the ignition is switched to on, you can activate the windscreen wiper when you push the button.

Push the button.

Intermittent switching.

First LED in the button comes on.

Push the button again.

Continuous operation.

Second LED in the button comes on.

First LED in the button goes off.

Push the button again.

Windscreen wiper is switched to off. LED in the button goes off.

Set the interval time for the intermittent switching

You can set the interval in the submenu "Wiper" of the monitoring display.

Windshield washer installation

When the ignition is switched to on, you can activate the electric windscreen washer installation when you push the button.

Push and hold button.

Washing water will be sprayed onto the windscreen through the outlet nozzles. The windshield washer operates continuously. Release the button.

Washing water will be stopped. Windscreen wipers finish its cycle.

Windscreen washing fluid container

Fig. 3-38 Windscreen washing fluid container

The container 1 for the windscreen washing fluid is located in the side of the cab as show on the previous figure.

The hole 2 to refill the container is located at the rear of the cab, and can be filled with ordinary windscreen washing fluid. For volume, see lubricant chart.

3.2.7Field

Distances

A1000 mm

B9395 mm

C953 mm

D5949 mm

Danger!

Before using the excavator, make sure that the cameras and the outside mirrors are correctly adjusted.

Regularly check mirrors and cameras for condition. If necessary: ce to get access to them.

Regularly check mirrors and cameras for correct adjustment. For maintenance intervals, refer to the control and maintenance chart. Replace damaged mirrors and cameras immediately.

To cover the correct area: Set the cameras and adjust the outside mirrors so as to be able to see a person standing out of the hatched area defined by the four checkpoints given on the fig. above.

Additional cameras (optional)

Optional forward-oriented cameras can be installed on the counterweight.

1 Right side camera

2 Left side camera

Under this option: