ALTERNATOR-YM 5692716 - Caterpillar

Digging
Lower the blade to the ground in order to ensure better machine stability while you are digging.
Position the stick at a 90 degree angle to the boom.
Position the bucket cutting edge at a 120 degree angle to the ground. Maximum breakout force can now be exerted with the bucket.
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Move the stick toward the cab and keep the bucket parallel to the ground.
If the stick stops due to the load, raise the boom and/or perform a curl in order to adjust the depth of the cut.
To apply the greatest force at the cutting edge, decrease the down pressure as you move the stick toward the cab.
Maintain a bucket attitude that ensures a continuous flow of material into the bucket.
Continue the pass in a horizontal direction so that material peels into the bucket.
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Close the bucket and raise the boom when the pass has been completed.
Engage the swing control when the bucket is clear of the excavation.
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To dump a load, move the stick outward and open the bucket in a smooth motion. Lifting Objects
Obey the local regulations and/or government regulations that govern the use of excavators which lift objects.Obey the local regulations and/or government regulations that govern the lifting of loads.
Crushing hazard. The excavator may be used for applications with lifting gear only if the prescribed safety devices are in place and functional.Failure to follow this precautionary measure will lead to serious injury or death.
Acoustic and optical warning device
Boom lowering control device
Suitable equipment for fastening and securing loads
The lift capacity table must be observed
Approved bucket linkage with lifting point
To prevent injury, do not exceed the rated object handling capacity of the machine. If the machine is not on level ground, the rated object handling capacities will vary.
When lifting a load with the blade on the ground, do not raise the blade once the load has been lifted. This action may cause instability and sudden movement of the machine and of the object that is being lifted.Sudden movement of the machine or the lifted object can cause personal injury.
Damage to bucket cylinder, bucket or linkage could result if slings are placed incorrectly.
Secure the load to prevent the load from falling.Short slings will prevent excessive load swing. In order to avoid oscillating movements:
Carry out smooth, slow movements with the machine
Bear in mind the weather conditions (e.g. wind force, etc.)Only use the approved lifting point on the Cat bucket linkage in order to lift objects. Lifting capacities are calculated from this point. Adjust to this capacity accordingly. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lifting Capacities" for more information on lifting objects with the machine.The connection must be made with a sling or with a chain, so that it is not possible to unhook the sling or chain unintentionally.
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