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Slopes
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Slopes
General
WARNING Make sure that you have been trained and are familiar with the use of machines on slopes, and
understand the adverse affects that slopes and site conditions can have on stability. Never use the machine
on a slope if you do not understand the recommended practices for the use of machines in such applications.
There are a number of factors which can adversely affect the stability of the machine and the safety of the
machine and operator when used on a slope.
It is essential that a risk assessment of the work to be done is completed and that the operator complies with
any safety precautions that the assessment identifies.
Driving on Slopes
0–10°: Machine can be operated normally on stable ground conditions without any detriment to its system.
10–17°: Machine can be operated normally on stable ground conditions without any detriment to its system.
However, operator must use his discretion and proceed with extreme caution.
Refer to: General (Page 20).
Figure 42.
Working on Slopes
When working on inclines, position the dozer for maximum stability. This may mean the dozer and the boom
are at the same end of the machine, especially if digging down hill, lower the dozer sufficiently to bring the
machine level. If necessary, to prevent an instability problem, cut a level platform for the machine to stand on.
Figure 43.
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