Operating techniques ........................... 99
Eco driving .................................................. 100
Whole-body vibrations ................................ 101
Rules for digging ......................................... 103
Working within dangerous areas ................ 104
Attachments ................................................ 112
Attachments, connecting and
disconnecting .............................................. 114
Attachment brackets ................................... 115
Hydraulic attachment bracket ..................... 118
Pressure release ......................................... 122
Buckets ....................................................... 123
Offset boom ................................................ 125
Special hydraulics ....................................... 126
Hammer ...................................................... 127
Hose rupture valves .................................... 131
Tracks ......................................................... 132
Lifting objects .............................................. 133
Signalling diagram ...................................... 137
Safety when servicing ......................... 140
Service position .......................................... 141
Before service, read .................................... 142
Entering, leaving and climbing the machine 145
Fire prevention ............................................ 147
Handling hazardous materials .................... 150
Handling line, tubes and hoses ................... 154
Maintenance ....................................... 155
Lubrication and service chart ...................... 157
Maintenance service, every 10 hours ......... 162
Maintenance service, every 50 hours ......... 164
Maintenance service, every 250 hours ....... 168
Maintenance service, every 500 hours ....... 171
Maintenance service, when required .......... 173
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