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Operator Controls (M0091486-08)

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Note: Your machine may not be equipped with all of the controls that are discussed in
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Note: Detection of an operator in the seat is determined by a sensor in the seat. In the case of a

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The operator is considered present if any of the following conditions are true:

The operator is seated in the seat

The transmission is in gear

The drill/travel mode has been activated

There is detectable ground speed

The operator is considered not present if all the following are true:

The operator is not in the seat

The transmission is in NEUTRAL

The drill/travel mode has not been activated

The ground speed is zero

Operator Present Interlock - Machines equipped with a steering wheel require an operator to be
present for the parking brake to be released. A sensor in the seat will detect the presence of the
operator.

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Note: Kneeling or otherwise placing weight on the seat may result in the operator being considered
present. Ensure the parking brake switch remains in the ENGAGED position to prevent
unintentional release of the parking brake.

Alternate Operator Presence Detection - In the event of a failed seat sensor, operator presence
can be detected by depressing the left brake more than 10%. This override should only be used for
temporarily moving the machine and not during normal operation. If the seat sensor has failed,
consult your Cat dealer.

Steering System Interlock (Joystick Steering Configuration) - Machines equipped with joystick
steering require the steering system be active before the parking brake will release. Part of the
steering system activation includes an operator presence detection. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls - Steering and Transmission Controls (Joystick)" for
additional information.

Note: The parking brake may automatically apply in certain conditions, regardless of the switch
position.

The parking brake will apply for these following conditions:

If the engine is shut off

If the operator is not present in the seat, the machine ground speed is zero, the transmission
controls are in the NEUTRAL position, and the left brake is released.

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(1) Front Panel
(2) Advanced Cab Filtration System (If Equipped)
(3) Camera Monitor
(4) Monitors
(5) Right Console
(6) Left Console
(7) Service Port
(8) Service Port
(9) Joystick Controls

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Front Panel
(10) Remote Control Auto / Manual Switch
(11) 12V Power Supply
(12) USB
(13) Heating and Air Condition Controls
(14) Dome Light Switch

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Left side console
(15) Emergency stop
(16) Pull-down Force
(17) Left side control panel keypad

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Right side console
(18) Engine start switch
(19) Torque Limit Control
(20) Not Equipped
(21) Right side control panel keypad

Cab Pressure Monitor System (If Equipped) (2)

If equipped, the cab pressure monitor system is located in the front of the cab.

For more information on the cab pressure monitor system, refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Advanced Cab Filtration System".

Camera Monitor (3)

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The camera monitor displays views caught by the cameras located around the machine. This
monitor provides extra visibility from the operator station.

Monitors (4)
The monitors are used to display various operating information of the machine. For more
information on the operation of the monitor, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Monitoring System".

Service Port (7/8)

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Electronic Technician service port
Electronic Technician (ET) service ports are located inside the cab on the left hand side of the seat.
This service port allows service personnel to connect a laptop computer that is equipped with
Electronic Technician. Service personnel can use electronic technician to diagnose machine and
engine systems.

Contact your Cat dealer for additional information.

Joystick Controls (9)

The joystick control is used to control the functions of the work tools. For more information on the
individual functions of the joysticks, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Joystick
Controls".

R/C Auto/Manual Switch (10) (If Equipped)

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This switch toggles the remote control functionality of the machine.

Dome Light (14)

This switch engages the dome light inside the cab. Push the switch into the up position to activate
the light and the down position to turn off.

This light can also be activated using the key pad. See illustration 9.

12V Power Supply (If Equipped) (11)

This outlet supplies power for auxiliary uses. Remove the cap before using. For more information on
the individual functions of the joysticks, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Power
Receptacle"

USB Jack (If Equipped) (12)

This port is used to charge 5V USB devices.

Note: This only charges and does not provide any data communication.

Heating and Air Condition Controls (13)

The heater/air conditioner provides comfort for the operator that is working under various
temperature conditions. For more information on the air conditioning and heater controls, refer to
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Air Conditioning and Heating Control".

Emergency Stop Switch (15)

The emergency stop switch is used to quickly shutoff the machine in the event of an emergency.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Emergency Stop Switch" for more information.

Pull-down Force (16)

Controls the pull-down pressure for both auto pull-down and manual pull-down to increase or
decrease the weight on the drill bit.

Turn the control knob clockwise to increase pressure and turn the control knob counter clockwise to
decrease pressure.

Left Side Control Panel Keypad (17)

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Left side control panel
(22) Compressor Air
(23) Compressor Flow Reduction
(24) Bit Tool Oil
(25) Track Spray
(K) Auto Height Level
(26) Auxiliary Relay 2
(27) Auxiliary Relay 1
(28) Winch
(29) Safety Bar
(30) Hydraulically Operated Bit Basket (HOBB) (If Equipped)
(31) Foam Injection
(32) Dust Collector

Compressor Air (22)

This button activates the air compressor. The air compressor speeds that are available are variable.

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This button sets the mode for the variable-output compressor by selecting either “HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW”.
(A) High
(B) Medium
(C) Low

Compressor Flow Reduction (23)

This button reduces air level by an additional percentage that is configured in the Display. Press and
release this button to activate. The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Bit Tool Oil (24)

This button energizes the coil to provide oil to the hammer tool. Press and release this button to
activate. The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Track Spray (25)

This button activates the track spray. Press and release this button to spray the tracks. The LED will
indicate when the mode is active.

Auto Level Height (K)

This button sets the height configuration for auto level of the jacks and toggles between modes for
each button-press. The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

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This button sets the mode for the height configuration for auto level of the jacks by selecting either “HIGH, MEDIUM, or
LOW”.
(D) High
(E) Medium
(F) Low

High (D) - 3 Lights in the ON position. Tracks are approximately 18 inches above ground.

Medium (E) - 2 Lights in the ON position. Tracks are 8-10 inches above ground.

Low (F) - 1 Light in the ON position. Tracks are less than an inch above ground.

Note: The medium and high settings are disabled when the mast is in the parked position or
unlocked.

Note: This feature is disabled by default. Contact your Cat dealer for further information.

Auxiliary Relay 2 (26)

This button will accommodate the use of a compatible auxiliary function.

Auxiliary Relay 1 (27)

This button will accommodate the use of a compatible auxiliary function.

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Winch (28)
This button overrides the lockout for the winch. Press and release this button to override the
lockout. The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Safety Bar (29)

This button controls the position of the safety bar, if equipped. The safety bar prevents the pipe from
falling out of the mast if there is an accident. Alternates up an down each time pressed. Push once
to activate and another to disengage. The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Hydraulically Operated Bit Basket (HOBB) (30) (If Equipped)

This function is not available for this machine.

Foam Injection (31)

This button activates the foam injection. Press and release this button to activate. The LED will
indicate when the mode is active.

Dust Control (32)

This button is used to engage the dust control system. Press the button to engage the dust
collector. The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Engine Start Switch (18)

When you turn switch to the ON position, electrical power is supplied to the systems.

OFF - When you insert the engine start

switch key and when you remove the
engine start switch key, the engine start
switch must be in the OFF position. Also,
turn the engine start switch to the OFF
position to stop the engine.

ON - To activate the electrical circuits in

the cab, insert the engine start switch key
and turn the engine start switch
clockwise to the ON position.

START - To start the engine, insert the

engine start switch key and turn the
engine start switch clockwise to the
START position. When the engine start
switch key is released, the engine start
switch will return to the ON position.

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Note: If the engine fails to start, return the engine start switch to the OFF position. This must be
done before you attempt to start the engine again.

Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Stopping the Engine" for more information.

Rotation Rotary Torque Controller (19)

Controls the pull-down rotational pressure for both auto pull-down and manual pull-down to increase
or decrease the weight on the drill bit.

Turn the control knob clockwise to increase rotational pressure and turn the control knob counter
clockwise to decrease rotational pressure.

Right Side Control Panel (21)

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Right Side Control Panel
(33) Auto Drill
(34) Engine Speed
(35) Main Lights
(36) Work Lights
(37) Dome Light
(38) Powered Stairway Light (If Equipped)
(39) Powered Stairway ( If Equipped)
(40) Auto / Manual Select
(41) Right Side Wiper
(42) Rear Wiper
(43) Front Side Wiper
(44) Left side Wiper
(45) Travel Mode
(46) Park
(47) Drill Mode
(48) Horn

Auto Drill (33)

This button engages the drilling control system.

Engine Speed (34)

This button activates the engine speed. The engine speeds that are available are variable.

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Lights next to the buttons are illuminated to indicate the engine speed mode.
(D) High
(E) Medium
(F) Low

Main Lights (35)

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This button activates the main lights. Push the button to activate the light and to turn off. The LED
will indicate when the mode is active.

Work Lights (36)

This button activates the work lights. Push the button to activate the light and to turn off. The LED
will indicate when the mode is active.

Dome Light (37)

This button activates the dome light inside the cab. Push the button to activate the light ON and to
turn OFF. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to dim or brighten the light.

The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Note: The dome light is not adjustable from the monitoring system.

Powered Stairway Light (38) (If Equipped)

This button activates the powered stairway light. Push the button to illuminate the powered stairway.
The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Note: When the machine is shut down, this light is on a timer to let the operator exit the drill.

Powered Stairway (39) (If Equipped)

This button will raise the powered stairway and lower the powered stairway. Push the button to raise
the stairway and to lower. This function will alternate each time pressed.

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Lights next to the buttons are illuminated to indicate the powered stairway directional movement.
(H) Up
(J) Down

Auto / Manual Select (40)

This button engages the auto or manual drilling control system. The LED will indicate when the
mode is active.

Right Side Wiper (41)

This button activates the window wiper and washer for the right inside. The LED will indicate when
the mode is active.

Rear Wiper (42)

This button activates the window wiper and washer for the rear window. The LED will indicate when
the mode is active.

Front Side Wiper (43)

This button activates the window wiper and washer for the front window. The LED will indicate when
the mode is active.

Left Side Wiper (44)

This button activates the window wiper and washer for the left side. The LED will indicate when the
mode is active.

Travel Mode (45)

This button engages the travel system. Press and release this button to activate the travel control
system. The LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Note: Always have the machine set to park mode when not traveling or drilling.

Park (46)
This button activates the park mode. Press and release this button to activate the park mode. The
LED will indicate when the mode is active.

Drill Mode (47)

This button engages the drill mode. Press and release this button to activate the drill mode. The
LED will indicate when the mode is active.

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Battery disconnect box on right side of the machine
(49) Machine Remote Control Lockout Switch
(50) Engine Stop Control

Machine Remote Control Lockout Switch (49)

The remote control lockout switch allows the machine to be locked out from remote access.

Engine Stop Control (50)

The engine shutdown switch will stop the machine from ground level. For more information on the
operation of the engine shutdown switch, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Stopping
the Engine".

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