TUBE AS 1995419 - Caterpillar

Straight Dozing - (Typical Example)
Heavy Dozing:
Tip the blade back so the skid shoe is flat on the ground. A channel will be formed by losses from the side of the blade. Move succeeding loads in this channel to reduce spilling. If the load slows the machine, downshift and/or raise the blade slightly.If the blade digs in and raises the rear of the machine, raise the blade and keep the cut even.Light Dozing:
Keep the skid shoe flat on the ground to prevent the blade from being sucked into the ground.Slot Dozing:
Doze a slot width of the blade, deep enough to prevent material from spilling at the sides. Use this technique for stockpiling and high production. A full blade handles easier than a partially loaded blade when finishing or leveling.Stockpiling:
Standard blades as well as special design blades can be used.Ditching - (Typical Example)
Shallow "V" Ditches:
Tilt the blade so the low corner will remove enough material to leave a smooth path for the tires. Repeat passes to obtain the desired depth. Spread the windrow. Clean existing ditches in the manner.Large Ditches:
Establish the ditch line. Doze at right angles to the center line of the ditch. Doze the length of the ditch to smooth the sides and bottom after the desired depth has been reached.Tree or Brush Removal - (Typical Example)
Personal injury can result if the following is not adhered to. Back away immediately when the tree starts to fall. Do not drive on the stump while the tree is falling.
Trees:
1. Remove dead limbs. Cut the roots on the side opposite the direction of fall. Cut the roots on the sides parallel to the direction of fall. 2. Ease into the tree. Push in the direction of fall with the blade high. Build an earth ramp if higher contact is needed.Small Trees or Large Brush:
Make contact 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 inches) above the ground. Move forward while lifting the blade.Small Brush:
Lower the blade into the ground and move forward. Lift the blade when the brush is out to remove the earth from the roots.Side Hill Cut - (Typical Example)
Tilt the blade down on the uphill side of the cut to form a level bench. Cut the bench wide enough for the machines that will follow.Make the starting cut with a series of downhill cuts, if necessary.Compacting - (Typical Example)
1. Increase or decrease ballast to bring the machine to the desired compacting weight. 2. Lower the blade to ground level. Doze and compact in line with the fill area. 3. Move the transmission selector to SECOND speed. If the engine slows, use FIRST speed. 4. Set the governor control at the desired engine speed. 5. When at the end of the fill area, reverse the direction of the machine and straddle the previous tracks made by the compactor. 6. To help level the fill area, while moving backwards, move the blade control to the FLOAT position.Landfill Compacting - (Typical Example)
Raise the blade approximately 50 cm (18 inches) above ground level.