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SAFETY
F-4139 01/11 Safety Section 1-6
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
Make sure the hydraulic quick disconnects are fully seated into the connections. Do not use
the Backhoe if the hydraulic connection is leaking. Leaking oil could allow the Backhoe to
fall resulting in a serious crushing injury.
(SBH-21)
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)