Operator Training for Compact Excavators
The purpose of this course is to impart rules and practices for the safe operation of Bobcat® compact excavators. After participating in the course,
Course Handbook Sample
Excavator Training Video Clip
Excavator Safety Video
trainees will be able to:
- Identify major components of the compact excavator.
- Explain these operating features of the compact excavator:
- House Rotation or Slew
- Independent Boom Swing
- Track Ground Pressure
- Blade
- Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Explain why maintenance is an important factor for safe, efficient and productive operation.
- Identify the controls and their functions, and understand that the excavator will travel in the direction of the blade when the steering controls are pushed away from the operator.
- Identify these safety features and explain their importance:
- ROPS and Seat Belt
- House Swing (Slew) Lock
- Control Console
- Decals
- Grab Handles and Safety Threads
- Explain the steps of safe entry, start-up, parking and exiting.
- Know the fundamentals of safe maneuvering, traveling and using the work hydraulics.
- Understand the principles of rated lift capacity when lifting loads with the excavator.
Course Overview
- Introduction
- Introduce Scope and Content
- Discuss Objectives
- Introduce Video
- Video Presentation: Compact Excavator Basics
- Introduction
- Design Features
- Controls
- Safety Features
- Enter, Park, Exit
- Group Exercise One
- Video Presentation: Safety, Efficiency, Productivity
- Planning for the Job
- Basic Skills - Traveling
- Trailering
- Work Precautions
- Work Techniques
- Group Exercise Two
- Attendance Acknowledgment
- Registration Cards
- Hand Out Attendance Certificates
