4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating the machine
WARNING
Misuse hazard!
Follow the operating instructions in this chapter. Any other practice that has not received the prior
approval of the manufacturer is considered to be strictly forbidden.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Hazard to bystanders!
Always know the location of all workers in your area. Warn them before you start working on the
machine. Always keep all unauthorized bystanders clear of the area.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
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• Before you operate the machine, take notice of the job site ground conditions and characteristics. Take notice of
the local climate.
• Inspect the job site for potential risks before operating the machine. Holes on working site, obstructions and haz-
ardous materials such as debris are subject to cause serious accident.
• Pay attention to location of pipes and cables before commencing work. Electric cables, gas pipes, water pipes and
underground installations may cause serious injury. If the work takes place adjacent to high voltage power lines
make sure to check the following work range:
Less than
57000 V
:
4 m
(
13.1 ft
)
57000 V
or more:
5 m
(
16.4 ft
)
• Sit on the operator's seat, adjust it so as to be able to easily reach the console, and then fasten the seat belt.
• Check that the cab door is tightly secured at position of open or close.
• Sound the horn to warn other workers in the proximity of the machine.
• Start up the engine.
• Check all the indicator lights and gauges are operating properly.
• Push the safety lock lever forward.
NOTICE:
perform the following operations to avoid damage to the machine.
• Do not use weight of the machine as an impact force for excavation.
• Do not use traveling force of the machine for excavation.
• Avoid abrupt change of swing direction when swinging the upper structure.
• Never hit or push objects with side of the bucket. Do not sweep ground with the bucket to level rubbles.
• Open and close the bucket for several times to loosen soil and mud when soil and mud are tightly packed in the
bucket.
• After work, remove mud from the machine and clean it.
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Summary of Contents for E26C
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Page 68: ...3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS Footrest SMIL19MEX0775BA 17 3 12 ...
Page 106: ...3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 3 50 ...
Page 142: ...5 TRANSPORT OPERATIONS 5 8 ...
Page 218: ...6 MAINTENANCE 6 76 ...
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