USING THE MACHINE AS AN EXCAVATOR 3.13 USING THE MACHINE AS AN EXCAVATOR DANGER Use the machine as an excavator only after rotating the seat by 180° with respect to the driving posi- tion; for the relevant procedures, see “3.13.2 POSITIONING THE MACHINE FOR DIGGING WORKS”. Always fasten the safety belt before starting any manoeuvre. Always lower the stabilizers before starting any digging operation. Before starting work, warn the persons in the vicinity by sounding the horn provided on the side dash- board. 127 RWA00950 1 POS. DANGER 2 POS. 2 POS.
• When introducing the bucket connection pins in the cou- plings of the arm and of the thrusting arm, be careful to the metal chips that may come off and cause serious inju- ries. • Always wear safety goggles, thick gloves and helmet. • Do not use your fingers to center the holes; in case of abrupt or uncontrolled movements they may even be cut. BUCKET POSITIONS The bucket can have two positions: Pos. 1: suitable for normal digging operations, ensures more power to the bucket. Pos. 2: suitable for operations on vertical walls, ensures the maximum swing and the maximum digging height on walls. In this position the tearing force is reduced.