loaded bucket. In unavoidable case, pile up earth
on the slope, and then make the machine level
and stable.
While travelling on a slope, keep the angle
between boom and arm at 90 - 110°, raise the
bucket 20 - 30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) from the ground
If the engine shuts down on a slope, lower the
attachment to the ground. Do not operate the
swing function since the superstructure may
swing under its own weight and cause tipping or
side slipping.
Do not park the machine on a slope and leave it
unattended.
Working in water and on boggy ground
When wading with the machine across a water
course, use the bucket as a "feeler" if the water is
muddy. The water course may have hidden
obstacles under the surface or the depth may
change suddenly, endangering the operator and
the machine. While wading, stop the machine now
and then and swing the bucket sideways just above
the bottom. This operation reveals stones or other
obstacles. Prod the bottom with the bucket to
measure the depth in order to discover any
dangerous hollows.
After working in water, the lubrication points on
the undercarriage, which have been under water,
must be lubricated, so that the water is driven out.
Check also that no water has entered the travel
gearbox.
NOTICE
Risk of machine damage.
When operating the machine in water, the water
can damage the machine parts.
When operating in water, do not exceed the
maximum permissible water depth.
NOTE!
The water must not reach higher than the middle of
the upper roller.
Heavy timber mats can be used to support the
machine when working on boggy ground. The mats
should be kept as flat and clean as possible.
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Operating techniques
Working within dangerous areas