Operation
Further recommendations for digging
Loading vehicles
Loading vehicles
Freeing the machine
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When planning and performing digging work, we recommend that you observe the following
points:
• Exits from pits must be outside the digging line and as level as possible
• Dig by removing adjacent strips if possible
• Ensure that you can drive forward when driving out of the digging area with a fully
loaded bucket
• Whenever possible, perform reverse machine travel when transporting a full bucket
down a steep slope
When loading vehicles, we recommend taking the following into account:
• If possible, the vehicle and the working direction of the bucket should form an angle of 45°
• Raise the full bucket to dump height only as you rotate toward the vehicle
• If possible tilt out with the wind behind you to keep the dust away from your eyes, air
filters and fans
If your machine gets stuck in the ground:
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Dump out the bucket until the blade is vertical above the ground
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Lower the boom all the way
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Slowly dump out the bucket
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The machine is pushed backward
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Reverse slowly
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Repeat this procedure until the tracks reach firm ground
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Reverse the machine away
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