3-78 BA 1404 en – Edition 2.7 * * 1404b340.fm
Operation
General information regarding work operation
Machine travel
Performing machine travel over obstacles can put a heavy load on the undercarriage and
cause damage. Avoid performing machine travel over obstacles if possible.
If it cannot be avoided, lower the boom to ground level and travel over the obstacle at low speed.
Traveling in speed range 2
Avoid starting machine travel and stopping abruptly as well as changing direction suddenly
on rough terrain.
Operation in water
Water must not reach any further than the upper edge of the tensioning wheel.
Lubricate lubrication points again that were immersed in water for a longer time in order to
expel the old grease.
Do not immerse the live ring and upper carriage in the water.
Operation in salt water is prohibited.
Do not immerse the live ring and upper carriage in the water.
Operation near the sea
Clean the machine regularly when using it in a saline environment.
Inadmissible work procedures
Working with the swivel force
☞ Do not use the swivel force of the upper carriage to compact the ground or tear down
piles or walls.
☞ Do not allow the bucket teeth to penetrate into the ground as you rotate the upper carriage.
➥ Working this way damages the attachments.
Abb. 161: (symbolic representation)
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Abb. 163: (symbolic representation)
Abb. 164: Working with the swivel force