Komatsu WA800-3E0, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATION
3-104
WORK POSSIBLE USING WHEEL LOADER 3
This section explains about general operations. Be sure to operate the machine correctly. For details, see “PRE-
CAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING BLASTED ROCK (3-109)“.
In addition to the following, it is possible to further increase the range of applications by using various attachments.
DIGGING OPERATIONS 3
WARNING
Always set the machine facing directly to the front when carrying out digging or scooping operations.
Never carry out these operations with the machine articulated.
NOTICE
If the tires slip, the tire life will be reduced, so do not allow the tires to slip during operation.
LOADING PILED SOIL OR BLASTED ROCK
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When loading piled soil or blasted rock,drive the machine forward as follows to load. To prevent cutting of the
tires caused by the tires slipping, be careful of the following points during the operation.
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Always keep the operating jobsite flat, and remove any fallen rocks.
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When working with stockpiles, operate the machine in 1st or 2nd gear; when loading blasted rock operate
the machine in 1st gear.
1. When driving the machine forward and lowering the
bucket, stop the bucket about 30 cm from the ground, then
lower it slowly.
REMARK
If the bucket hits the ground, the front tires will come off the
ground, and the tires will slip.