TM 5-3805-294-10
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ARM DIGGING - Continued
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Figure 3. Arm Digging.
2.
Move arm away from machine approximately 2 ft (61 cm).
3.
While retracting arm curl bucket as bucket fills.
END OF TASK
BUCKET DIGGING
WARNING
PREVENTING CAVE IN
Work perpendicular to or at an angle to excavation, with travel motors to the rear of the
machine. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Do not drive near the edge of an excavation or trench. Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
Do not dig under the machine. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
To prevent the spoil pile from caving in the excavation, spoil piles should be placed at
least 3 ft (1 m) from trench. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
When bucket cylinder is fully extended, do not strike the ground or use the bucket for
tamping. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
Do not use the bucket as a hammer, pile driver, or attempt to shift rocks and break down
walls using swing motion. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
Do not side load bucket, swing bucket to level material, or strike objects from the side
with the bucket. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
