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918196/EP0913
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Printed in U.S.A.
Swiveling the Boom
The excavator boom can be swiveled from the front
position 55º to the right and 75º to the left. This allows
excavation of trenches along walls, fences, etc. See
Figure 3-33.
Figure 3-33 Boom Swiveled
Press and hold the auxiliary control button (1, Figure 3-
34), located on top of the left joystick. Then press the
auxiliary hydraulics pedal (2) with your toe or heel.
Pressing and holding the auxiliary hydraulic/change-
over button (1) and pressing the front of the auxiliary
hydraulics pedal (2) swiveled the boom to the left.
Pressing and holding the auxiliary hydraulic/change-
over button (1) and pressing the back of the auxiliary
hydraulics pedal (2) swivels the boom to the right.
Note: Bucket controls do not change when swiveling
the boom.
When the auxiliary hydraulic/changeover button is
pressed and boom swivel is enabled, indicator (3) is lit.
Figure 3-34 Boom Swivel Control
WARNING
Working with the boom swiveled to the side
reduces lifting capacity.
Overloading the bucket can cause an unsta-
ble condition and increase the possibility of
tipping the machine.
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