After properly setting up the machine, what must the operator continuously monitor?

The operator must continuously monitor the machine's alignment with the trench to ensure safety and efficiency during operations. Maintaining proper alignment is crucial, especially when working near a trench, as misalignment can lead to instability, potential accidents, or equipment malfunction. Correct alignment helps in safely positioning the load and prevents equipment from tipping or sliding into the trench, which could cause dangerous scenarios for everyone on the job site.

While monitoring fuel levels is important for machine operation, it is typically something that can be addressed at scheduled intervals rather than continuously. Weather changes, although vital to consider for safety reasons, primarily impact the operation's conditions rather than machine alignment itself. Other operator's actions are also important to observe for safety and teamwork but are secondary to ensuring that the specific equipment being operated is safely aligned and functioning properly in relation to its immediate work area.