Operation
Transporting the Machine
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Securing the Machine
!MWARNING
The machine must be securely tied down to the
transport vehicle to prevent lateral movement, fore-
and-aft movement, and slewing of the superstructure.
Failure to do so could cause injury to yourself or
others.
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1 Machines fitted with mechanical slew lock, engage
slew lock. Ensure by operating the slew control that
the slew lock is engaged.
2 Close the bucket. Position the dipper vertically and
lower the boom until the bucket rests on a wooden
block on the trailer bed.
3 Position a securing strap A of suitable breaking strain
over the bucket and secure to the trailer shackles.
4 Place skids B under each track at front and rear to
prevent movement of the machine in the fore and aft
direction.
5 Position a securing strap C of suitable breaking strain
over the front and rear of the two track legs. Secure
the securing straps to the trailer shackles to prevent
lateral movement of the machine.
6 Attach securing straps D of suitable breaking strain to
the kingpost and secure to the trailer shackles to
prevent the superstructure from slewing.