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SAFETY
F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-6
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
Make sure all air is purged from the hydraulic system before using the Backhoe. Air in the system can
cause the Backhoe to respond sluggishly or with unexpected movement. The air can be purged from
the cylinder lines by fully cycling the cylinders several times from the fully closed to fully open
position. Sudden or unexpected movement or dropping of the Backhoe and attachment could result in
serious injury.
(SBH-29)
Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calibration could cause a
failure of the equipment and may result in injury.
(SBH-13)
Backhoe mounting bolts and nuts must be kept tightened. Retighten the bolts and nuts after the first
10 minutes of operation, and every 8 hours after that.
(SBH-39)
Do not lean over controls. Engage and disengage the boom and stabilizer transport locks and the
swing lock pin with the engine off. Do not operate the backhoe control from outside of the operator’s
area.
(SBH-40)
Do not use the backhoe hydraulic control levers as grab handles. Activation of the control levers can
cause unexpected movement of the boom, arm, bucket or stabilizers. Always enter and exit the
backhoe from the ground using the steps and grab handles.
(SBH-41)
Operate the tractor only while seated in the tractor seat with the seatbelt fastened. Operate the
backhoe only while seated in the backhoe seat.
(SBH-19)
Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. Falling
off can result in serious injury or death.
(SG-10)
Do not mount or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the
Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completelystopped.
(SG-12)
Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a tractor in
gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators manual for proper
starting instructions.
(SG-13)