Working Mode - Komatsu PC160LC-7KA Operation & Maintenance Manual

Hydraulic excavator
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OPERATION

WORKING MODE

Working Mode
The mode selector switch can be used to switch the mode to match the operating conditions and purpose, thereby
enabling work to be carried out efficiently.
Make effective use of each mode as follows.
When the starting switch is turned ON, the working mode is set to A mode.
Use the working mode switch to set the mode to the most effi-
cient mode to match the type of work.
Working
mode
Normal digging, loading operations
A mode
(Operations with emphasis on productivity)
E mode
Normal digging, loading operations
When positioning work equipment exactly
L mode
(fine-control operations)
B mode
Breaker operations
NOTICE
If breaker operations are carried out in the A mode, the hydraulic equipment may be damaged.
One-Touch Power Max. Switch
The one-touch power max. Switch can be used during operations to increase the power. Make effective use of this
function whenever necessary in combination with the working mode.
Press the left knob switch and keep it pressed. The power is
increased as long as the switch is being pressed. However,
the increased power is automatically canceled after 8.5 sec-
onds.
This function is not actuated when the working mode is set
to L mode or B mode.
Applicable operations
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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