Face Shovel - Hitachi ZAXIS 120-6 class Operator's Manual

Face Shovel

Backhoe operation digs the ground using the bucket in a roll-
in motion. Face shovel operation digs the ground using the
arm cylinder in a scraping motion.
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WARNING: Take care not to hit the cab when rolling in
the arm with a reversed-installed bucket.
IMPORTANT: If a bucket hook is mounted, take care
not to hit the arm with the hook when rolling in the
bucket.
 For face shovel operation, dig the ground using the arm
cylinder in a scraping motion.
 When underground water is expected, make a slope
angle of 2 to 3° to drain this water as shown.
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NOTE: Because of the hydraulic cylinder structure, digging
force of the face shovel operation is smaller than for backhoe
operation.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
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Watch out!
(Take care not to hit
the cab with bucket)
MZX5-05-003
2 to 3 °
M104-05-020