50-12 Operating the Vacuum Excavator VX30/VX50 Gen3/ECO50 Vacuum Excavators
Operation - Vacuum Excavation
During vacuum excavation, the vacuum tool uses a powerful air stream to remove wet or dry material.
Step 1: Follow al
l instructions in “Prepare the Machine,” page 40-14, to
correctly position machine.
Step 2: Follow the “Starting Procedure,” p
age 22-1.
Step 3: Follow n
ecessary traffic control measures.
Step 4: Conn
ect vacuum hose(s) and tooling (1). Refer to “Vacuum Hoses and
Tooling - Connect,” page 50-4.
NOTICE: S
hort hose lengths are recommended to reduce vacuum hose
clogging. If clogging occurs, refer to “Unplugging Vacuum Hose,” pag
e 50-14, for
unclogging procedure.
DANGER: Vacuum can suffocate or damage vision or hearing.
Keep hose end away from face.