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How to operate a bulldozer

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Operating heavy equipment can be easy only if you have hands-on knowledge and know which gadget has what function. It is definitely not a child’s play and just in case you do not know how it works and still try your hands on it then you should be also ready for the consequences. Guys who are new to the construction world are often found to be curious to work on a construction machine and they try their luck when the operator is not around. However, that is not a healthy thing to do as they can cause serious damages to life and property. Out of the many heavy types of equipment that one can see in a construction site, the one that is very frequent is a bulldozer also known as “Dozer”. It may not be difficult to learn to operate a dozer but it is absolutely difficult to operate it in vulnerable places like on the mountain slide or on muddy surfaces. This means that one needs a lot of practice to become an expert operator of the dozer and therefore can also become a highly priced driver.

We will speak about some basic techniques that one can make use of to operate a dozer.

Start the engine and keep your foot on the brakes:-

The first thing that you will do to operate a bulldozer is turn the machine on by turning the machine into ignition mode. Once you find the dozer has started, keep your foot on the brakes so that just in case it starts off and catches speed, you should be able to control it well within time and stop it by applying those brakes.

Start moving the machine:-

Once you have started the dozer, it is time that you start moving it a bit by having complete control on the machine. Now you should hold the joystick and move it slowly on the place you need to go. The joystick of the machine is smooth and will facilitate you to move the machine the way you want it to.

Keep good control on the speed:-

You can’t treat a dozer like your car and therefore you need to take immense care and ensure that you keep the speed of the dozer in control. You should make use of the decelerator to bring down the speed of the machine. You hit the decelerator with your foot which is located just beside the brake and can slow it down.

Make the ground smooth:-

The sole purpose of the dozer is to keep the surface of the ground smooth like butter which is done with the help of the blades that runs on the ground. You have to lower the blade so that it can hit the ground in a way that it is making it look smooth. You have to make use of the pedal and the joystick to maneuver the entire area and make sure that the face of the blade is always hitting the ground as you move over it.

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How to Operate a Dozer? Get To Know the Basics

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Are you just about to make a foray into the construction industry? If yes, then the very first thing that you will probably want to do is getting to know about the various heavy construction equipment that from now on are going to be your companion for a major part of your day. And among the many heavy equipment that rule the construction fore, nothing is perhaps as significant as the dozer.

Dozer- An Essential Part of the Construction Industry

Perhaps the very first thing that you would want to know is what is a dozer all about? Short for a bulldozer, the dozer is perhaps the most commonplace earth moving equipment that is there on the block. Primarily consisting of a secure coop for the drivers, tracked chassis, a ripper claw at the back end and a number of front mounted blades, that the dozer makes use of in order to push the soil ahead.

Operating a Dozer- Getting To Know the Basics

Now comes in the next question- how are dozers operated? Well, the very first thing that one needs to understand in this context is that operating a dozer is quite complicated and should be entrusted to people who are well trained in this aspect. However, it is best to be aware of the basics before setting foot in the arena.

  • A majority of the controls are devised in such a manner so that they are able to operate the tractor; only one of the controls is devised to control the blade.
  • The operator would do well to be ready to bring the dozer to a halt any time after turning on the ignition.
  • You will have to make use of the joystick, usually on the left in order to make the bulldozer move in the direction that you want. You will also find a joystick to your left, primarily meant for controlling the blade.
  • The operator needs to lower the blade till it touches the ground, following which the joystick has to be operated in a manner so as to scoop
  • The joystick has to be manoeuvred in such a manner so that the blade is lowered and it touches the ground. The controls will then have to be moved in such a manner so that it successfully scoops a certain portion of the earth and leaves a flattened surface behind.
  • If the operator is new in the field and has just started off, it would be better if they do not run the dozer on a slope or a steep area. It would also do well to work on a piece of land that is not as important so that the operator can get used to the mechanisms of the dozer.

If you are in charge of the construction site, it is your responsibility to ensure that the operator hired by you is well up to the mark as operating a dozer is a tad bit complex job. However, there is nothing that cannot be simplified with the right kind of approach and training.

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