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MSHA's Accident Prevention Program Miner's Tip Turning a Remote Control Continuous Miner |
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| Mine Type: Underground Coal and Non-Metal |
| Category: Section Face Equipment |
When operating the miner from behind (at the conveyor boom end of the miner facing the cutter head): The LEFT TRAM FORWARD control will turn the cutter head toward the cable side of the machine and the boom toward the off side of the machine.
- When operating the miner from the front (at the cutter head end of the miner facing the boom): The LEFT TRAM FORWARD control will ALSO turn the cutter head toward the cable side of the machine and the boom toward the off side of the machine.
- ALWAYS expect the remote control to move the crawlers (CATS) in the same direction regardless of the direction you are facing.
- DO NOT become disoriented because your position changes. The operation of the remote control does not change if you are at the rear, facing forward or in the front, backing out.
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If you have a tip you would like to pass on, you can e-mail it to zzMSHA-MinersTips@dol.gov. If your tip is selected, you will receive credit in this space. |
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| Issued: | 03/23/2005 |
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| Tag # | AP2005-M91006 |
