Figure 9-32.-Clamping an object and using it as a batteringFigure 9-33.-Grading with the bucket in the dump position.Do NOT clamp objects on only one side of theclamshell, because this causes uneven stresses and maytwist the clamshell out of alignment (fig. 9-31).Do NOT clamp objects and use them as batteringrams, because this may bend the clamshell and thecutting edge (fig. 9-32).Do NOT grade in the forward direction with thebucket in the dump position, because this can causedamage to the tilt cylinder and linkage (fig. 9-33).Do NOT use the bottom of the clamshell as a piledriver, because this will bend the clamshell (fig. 9-34).Do NOT attempt to load material in the bucket withan object caught between the clamshell and blade,because this could twist the clamshell out of alignment(fig. 9-35).9-13Figure 9-34.-Using the bottom of the clamshell as a piledriver.Figure 9-35.—Attempting to load material with an objectcaught in the clamshell.
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