Allmand Brothers Allmand 8.5 10 FT BACKHOE - Manual (Page 17)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
ATTACHMENT TYPE BACKHOES
BASIC DIGGING TECHNIQUES (CONTINUED)
Once the sides are cleaned up, finish grading the bottom of the excavation.
This is done by making the remaining cuts long and shallow, concentrating on
making them level and smooth. Remove any remaining spoil. Check the excava-
tion bottom for depth and levelness, making any adjusting cuts as needed.
The basic steps just listed at the same regardless of the excavation. All
other digging jobs are simply variations of this basic procedure. Remember to
make your cuts in smooth cycles. This will reduce operator fatigue and machine
wear while increasing productivity and efficiency.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
TRENCHING BETWEEN A BUILDING AND AN OPEN EXCAVATION
Start the trench at the building and trench toward the open excavation. Dig
toward the open excavation until there is just enough room to move the unit out from
between the trench and open excavation.
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