OM 25-3503 us – Edition 4.1 * 2503_3503b340.fm 3-103
Operation
3.58 Working with the excavator
Inadmissible work procedures
Working with the swivel force
☞ Do not use the swivel force of the upper carriage to tear down walls or to create level
surfaces.
☞ Never ram the attachment into the ground when swiveling the upper carriage.
➥ This can damage the machine and/or the attachment.
Working with the drive force
☞ Never ram the attachment into the ground to dig during machine travel.
➥ This can damage the machine and/or the attachment.
Working with the falling force by lowering the bucket
☞ Do not use the falling force of the attachment as a hoe, hammer or pile-driver.
➥ This can damage the machine and/or the attachment.
Fig. 240: Working with the swivel force
Fig. 241: Working with the drive force
Fig. 242: Working with the falling force by lowering the bucket