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SAFETY
60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-9
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
N
ever wa
lk
or wor
k
un
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er any ra
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se
d
b
oom or
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.
Th
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B
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cause
serious bodily injury or death. Always lower the boom and bucket flat on the ground or
support the Boom and bucket on safety stands. Unload all hydraulic actuators prior to
performing any maintenance. To do this, set the bucket on the ground then kill the tractor
engine. Push and pull the control levers in and out several times to remove pressure. Do
not work under raised Boom or Bucket unless components are securely blocked up to
prevent inadvertent dropping.
(SBH-7)
Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and
hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance or repairs.
Use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot surface
or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding.
(SG-34)
Avoid contact with hot surfaces of the engine or muffler. Use gloves and eye protection
when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause serious injury
from burns or scalding.
(SG-38)
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e sure you
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ave a
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equa
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now
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ge o
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e proper
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y you w
ill
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e wor
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ng on.
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a
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me
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o
make yourself aware of any area underground lines or cables. Contact with buried lines o
r
cable could result in serious injury or death. If in doubt about buried utility lines call 811
before digging or 1-800-258-0808.
(SBH-6)
Do not let the Backhoe or attachment contact electrical power
lines. Contact with electrical power lines can result in serious
injury or electrocution. If the backhoe attachment contacts a
power line remain in the tractor seat until the power has been
shut off. Stepping off the tractor can permit electrical current
to pass through the body resulting in electrocution.
(SBH-17)
The Boom is designed only to position and operate the Bucket which is attached to it. Neve
r
attempt to lift, pull, or push other solid objects with the boom or bucket. Serious injury could
result from a structural failure when the Boom is used for purposes other than those fo
r
which it was designed. (SBH-9)
Never attach pulling devices to the rear of the backhoe. The unit could tip rearwards
causing serious injury or even death.
(SBH-10)
Do not use Backhoe as a jack to raise the tractor tires off the ground. The Backhoe could
fail causing the tractor and Backhoe to fall to the ground resulting in serious injury.
(SBH-24)