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Leveling the Ground
Drive the loader to the far edge of the area
to be leveled. Tilt the bucket forward to
position the bucket cutting edge at a 30 to
45 degree angle to the surface being
leveled. Then place the lift arm into
“float” position and drive the loader rear-
ward, dragging the dirt and, at the same
time, leveling it (Figure 22).
Note: The “float” detent is activated by pressing the left button on the right con-
trol handle.
Check that the work area is clear of people
and obstacles. Always look in the direction of
travel.
Vibration Information
Compact construction equipment is generally used in harsh environments. This
type of usage can expose an operator to uncomfortable levels of vibration. It is
useful to understand exposure to vibration levels when operating compact equip-
ment and what can be done to reduce vibration exposure. As a result, equipment
operation can be more efficient, productive and safe.
An operator’s exposure to vibration occurs in two ways:
¾ Whole-Body Vibration (WBV)
¾ Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV)
This section will cover primarily WBV issues, because evaluations have shown
that operation of mobile compact construction equipment on jobsites typically
results in HAV levels less than the allowed exposure limit of 2.5 m/s
2
.
Employers in Member States of the European Union must comply with the Phys-
ical Agents (vibration) Directive, 2002/44/EC.
Effective control of vibration exposure for an operator involves more than just
vibration levels on the machine. The job site, how the machine is used, and
proper training all play important roles in reducing vibration exposure.
Vibration exposure results from:
¾ worksite conditions
¾ how the machine is operated
¾ the machine characteristics
Common causes of high WBV vibration levels:
¾ Using a machine that is improper for the task
¾ Work site with potholes, ruts and debris
Figure 22 Leveling the Ground
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