Swinging (Slewing The Upper Carriage) - Komatsu PW180-7E0 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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3.23.13 Swinging (slewing the upper carriage)

WARNING
Never apply swing brake when machine is swinging as this is a
static brake only. (Damage may occur otherwise)
When operating the swing, check that the area around the ma-
chine is safe.
1. Before operating the swing, turn swing lock switch (10) OFF
(CANCELLED).
NOTE
Check that swing lock monitor goes out at the same time.
Straight - ahead position can be found by using the indicator.
For details, see "Swing position (3-24)".
2. Operate left work equipment control lever (17) to swing the
upper structure.
3. When not operating the swing, turn swing lock switch (10)
ON (ACTUATED)
4. Before travelling re-apply swing lock brake.
PW180-7E0 – VEAM400102
3.23 Operation
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10
GK018297
Swing left
Swing right
17
Left control lever
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