Fundamentals of Excavator Operation DVD

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Fundamentals of Excavator Operation

The Fundamentals of Excavator Operation is a new 5 part set of videos that provide a valuable resource for all excavator owners and operators as well as instructional programs. Enjoy the same Fundamentals of Excavator Operation training video content (5 videos) on ONE (1) DVD.

This series of videos will benefit both new and experienced operators of excavators by showing safe, efficient and productive applications along with various techniques to enhance or improve the safe operation of excavators. The videos work together to offer a complete range of basic operating techniques. They were produced by qualified instructors with a combined operating and instructional training experience of 47 years.

Training Organizations will be able to utilize these videos to enhance classroom and field instruction.

Companies will benefit by having their operators become safer and more productive.

Municipal and Public Works crews can be more versatile with quality training.

5 Video Set - $495.00

Video #1 - The Excavator

This video serves as an introduction to excavators. It begins by identifying the various parts and components of the machine. Maintenance concerns of excavators are covered in detail as well pre-op inspection. Safety First is always the rule, and this video reinforces that point to the viewer.

Video Covers:

• Major Machine Components
• General Excavator Safety
• Service & Preventive Maintenance

12 Minutes

Video #2 - Trench Digging

Digging trenches is the most common work task expected of excavators, and this video does an excellent job of covering common trenching procedures. The scope of the video includes all aspects of the job, from starting the job through providing a safe and proper trench for utility installation.

Video Covers:

• The One Call System
• Preparing The Job
• Operating Techniques
• Production And Cycle Times
• Machine Setup
• Trench Sloping Procedures
• Grade Checking
• Finish Grading The Trench
• Digging Technique
• Productive Cycle Times

12 Minutes

Video #3 - Trench Servicing and Backfilling

This video shows bedding procedures that are common to utility installation, and how they are performed. In addition, the video covers safety concerns, machine setup techniques and compaction procedures.

Video Covers:

• Servicing Trenches
• Bedding Procedures
• Backfilling
• Co-workers safety
• Machine Setup procedures and techniques
• Compaction procedures
• Changing and carrying buckets

12 Minutes

Video #4 - Loading Haul Units

Loading trucks is one of the most common tasks that an excavator operator will face. This video covers the many aspects of this procedure that will ensure success for future operators.

Video Covers:

• Positioning the machine
• Positioning the truck
• Machine setup
• Safety concerns
• Production efficiency
• Positioning material in the tuck
• Preventing damage
• Grooming the load
• Preparing the loading area
• Climbing up and down steep slopes

12 Minutes

Video #5 - Benching and Sloping

Benching is a cut and fill process that is fundamental for performing many basic excavator operations. It is used in attaining a proper machine setup as well as pioneering roads. This video covers this fundamental of excavator operation so that operators can apply these principles to their own job.

Video Covers:

• Cut and fill operations
• Road building
• Setup of the machine
• Maneuvering the machine
• Sloping Techniques
• Benching Techniques
• Grade checking
• Finish grading
12 Minutes