Komatsu PC2000-8 BACKHOE, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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LOADING SHOVEL
OPERATIONS
7-7
PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION 7
WARNING
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When the arm is pushed out to the front, the speed
momentarily becomes slow around the vertical posi-
tion of the arm.
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Turning or operating the work equipment when work-
ing on slopes may cause the machine to lose it bal-
ance and turn over, so avoid such operations.
It is particularly dangerous to swing downhill when the
bucket is loaded. If such operations have to be per-
formed, pile soil to make a platform (A) on the slope so
the machine is kept horizontal during operation.
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Do not travel up or down steep slopes. There is danger
that the machine may turn over.
It is Prohibited to Use the Swing Force for Operations.
Do not use bucket swing force to compact soil or break an
earth wall, or do not dig the bucket teeth into the ground while
swinging the bucket. Such a way of using the bucket can cause
damage to the work equipment.
It is Prohibited to Use the Travel Force for Operations.
Do not move off and excavate with the bucket left dug into the
ground.