Komatsu PW98MR-10 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 245

OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
PROHIBITION OF DIGGING OPERATION AT AN ANGLE WITHOUT ENGAGING
TEETH
If the machine swings and digs simultaneously while the bucket
blade does not bite into hard rocks at a position higher than the
machine, the teeth slide down on the rock surfaces. As a result,
large vibration occurs in the machine and can crack the work
equipment or frame.
If the bucket blade slides and collides with a rock, an excessive
impact load occurs in the work equipment and frame and can
shorten the service life of the machine.
PROHIBITION OF DIGGING OPERATION ON HARD ROCKY GROUND
Do not attempt to directly excavate hard rocky ground with the work equipment. It is better to excavate it after
breaking up by some other means. This will not only save the machine from damage but will make for better
economy.
DO NOT PERFORM LIFTING OPERATIONS
Although lifting operation with this machine is prohibited, it is
permitted only when the special lifting hook is installed.
For detail, see "HANDLE BUCKET WITH HOOK (6-8)".
PROHIBITION OF HIGH-SPEED TRAVEL OPERATIONS ON ROUGH GROUND
If the machine travels on rough ground (rock-bed, etc.) at high
speed, large push-up loads are applied to the chassis, thus the
service life of the chassis is shortened.
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