KEN STONE XN10-8, Operation Manual

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Permissible water depth
Operate this machine in the water only
when the water level is not above the
middle of track shoe (1).
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For those parts used in water for a long
time, add sufficient grease till the used
grease is squeezed out.
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Do not immerse the slewing support or
body in the water or sand. If already
immersed, please contact a Ken stone
service dealer for checking.
Precautions for Traveling on Slopes
Warning
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Do not drive the machine on a slope
steep enough to cause instability of
machine. Please be noted that, in the
actual applications, the performances of
machine on a slope will be deteriorated
due to severe working conditions.
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While traveling on a slope, lower the
bucket to 20~30cm off the ground.
While climbing up a steep slope, extend
the bucket working device to the front
position. In event of an emergency,
lower the bucket onto the ground and
stop the engine of machine.
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While traveling on a slope, drive slowly
in 1
st gear (Low speed).
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Keep the driver seat facing towards the
up slope direction while climbing up a
slope. Keep the driver seat facing
towards the down slope direction during
down slope traveling. In both cases, pay
special attention to the ground ahead of
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the machine during traveling.
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Do not reverse the machine down a
slope.
Operations
Operating Procedures