DRESSTA 32501, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 4
OPERATING
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TD-15H DRESSTA
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
4.18.1. DIGGING AND CLEARING
WARNING! Prior to operating know the locations of gas lines, utility lines,
sewers, overhead and buried power lines, and the other obstructions or hazards
are known. A raptured gas line or cut electrical line could result in personal
injury.
Always feed the blade into the ground gradually until the desired depth of cut is obtained. When
selecting the gear range and determining the depth of cut, allow for an increase in resistance as
the load increases. When raising the blade at the end of a cut, do it gradually to avoid an abrupt
ridge or bump in the path of the tractor. Move material downgrade whenever possible to take
advantage of the reduced effort required (Fig. 4.32).
Fig. 4.32. Moving Material Downgrade
Two methods of cutting down a pile or hill are shown in Fig. 4.33. Type of material and local
conditions may dictate which method is preferred. Further information is included in “BREAKING
PILES AND SPREADING”. When using Method l never allow the high face to become a hazard to
the operator or machine. With the tractor at the right angle to the face, raise the blade and
dislodge the high bank before returning to the original direction of cut.
When using Method 2, make a cut wide enough to avoid trapping the tractor.
Fig. 4.33. Cutting Down a Pile or Hill
1. Method 1 2. Method 2
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