FIELD: mining. SUBSTANCE: method for control of mining machine consists in measuring of current intensity of main motor and voltage of power supply system, determination of phase difference between them, measurement of pressure in props of powered support in point of operating member, comparison of obtained results with preset values of current values, phase shift and pressure in powered support props and power supply voltage, and regulation of load level of main motor and pressure level in powered support in compliance with formulas given in invention description. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 4 dwg, 1 tbl
