Specifications

300 SERIES MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM12070702, VERSION 1.2
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during the digging process. Positioning the left foot
ahead of the right foot will enhance proper body
position. Maintaining proper operating positions is one
of the most IMPORTANT and EFFECTIVE procedures
for controlling kickback. Improper operating positions
only aggravate the effects of kickback upon the
operators. FIGURE 14 depicts proper operator
positions that enhance machine control. FIGURES 15,
16 and 17 depict improper operator positions that
reduce
machine control .
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
FIGURE 17
Keep a firm, but steady, grip on the operator handles.
Wrap your fingers around the handle grips, keeping the
grips cradled between the thumbs and forefingers.
REMEMBER PROPER OPERATOR POSITIONS
ENHANCE THE CONTROL OF THE HOLE DIGGER,
REDUCE OPERATOR FATIGUE AND INCREASE
OVERALL PRODUCTIVITY.
Maintain the operator handles and grips in
good condition and free of moisture, pitch oil
or grease. Wear gloves to improve your grip.
Bent or damaged handles, or handles with
damaged and worn and/or without grips