5 OPERATION
5.46 MHL360 E
5.16.4 Turning and braking the uppercar-
riage
Do not use the swing brake for
braking. Engage it only when the
uppercarriage is stationary.
Swing brake holds uppercarriage position
The swing brake holds the uppercarriage in
position. This is necessary for transport on a
flat bed trailer or when driving, for example.
To turn the uppercarriage, release the swing
brake first.
The indicators (162/24) and (163/55) display
the status.
Not active
Uppercarriage freely movable
Engaged
Uppercarriage locked
►
While the uppercarriage is stationary, brief-
ly press button toggle (163/55) or button
toggle on the left-hand four-way control
lever (163/44) or foot switch (163/5) (op-
tional).
F
09 :43 11 .03. 2 011
MH LX X X / XXX X
18 00 U PM
0 5 1 0 15 20 2 5
95°C 7 5°C
0 ½ 1
9 %
120 0
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Fig. 162 Locking uppercarriage
Fig. 163 Locking uppercarriage
44 Swing brake button toggle
5 Swing brake foot switch (optional)