BA 1404 en – Edition 2.7 * 1404b340.fm 3-81
Operation
Loading
• Loading in confined areas with a limited angle of rotation is more efficient
☞ by positioning the transport vehicle so as to ensure maximum visibility of the transport
vehicle for the operator of the excavator.
• Loading material onto transport vehicles is more efficient
☞ if the excavator is at the rear end of the transport vehicle and not at the side.
Grading
• Use the stabilizer blade to fill in trenches and to grade (even out) surfaces.
Work on level ground. Grade (even out) with the stabilizer blade first in case of
sloping ground.
Excavating trenches laterally
• The machine can be used in tight spaces for excavating trenches laterally,
☞ by rotating the upper carriage and swiveling the main boom (combined position and
movement of both).
Further recommendations for digging
When planning and performing digging work, we recommend that you observe the follow-
ing points:
• Exits from pits must be outside the digging line and as level as possible
• Dig by removing adjacent strips if possible
• Ensure that you can drive forward when driving out of the digging area with a fully
loaded bucket
• Whenever possible, perform reverse machine travel when transporting a full bucket
down a steep slope
Loading vehicles
When loading vehicles, we recommend taking the following into account:
• If possible, the truck and the working direction of the bucket should form an angle of
45°
• Only raise the full bucket to dump height when you are standing in a straight line with
regard to a truck, for instance
• If possible tilt out with the wind behind you to keep the dust away from your eyes, air
filters and fans
Freeing the machine
If your machine gets stuck in the ground:
☞ Dump out the bucket until the blade is vertical above the ground
☞ Lower the boom all the way
Abb. 177: Excavating trenches laterally
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