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Buckets
Working with buckets
NOTICE
Select a suitable attachment that fits the machine
on which it is to be installed. The types of
attachments that can be installed vary with the
machine type. Contact a workshop authorised by
Volvo.
The machine is prepared for several different type
of optional equipment to perform many types of
work. Only the simplest operations are described
below.
Backhoe work
Backhoe work is digging the material at a lower
level than the machine is located.
When the angle between bucket cylinder and links,
dipper arm cylinder and dipper arm is set to 90°
respectively, the working efficiency of each cylinder
will be at its maximum. Take advantage of this angle
to improve the work efficiency. The range for
effective digging is when the dipper arm is between
30° forward and 45° rearward. There may be a little
difference according to digging depth. Do not use
the cylinder up to its stroke end, but only within this
range.
NOTE!
For safety and prevention of machine damage,
lower the dozer blade to the ground and support the
machine.
NOTE!
Boom cylinder may strike dozer blade if the boom
is lowered too deeply. Always check the clearance
between boom cylinder and dozer blade when
working with attachment.
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Operating techniques
Buckets