Operator`s manual

SAFETY

60C 02/12 Safety Section 1-5

SAFETY

Connecting and Disconnecting Safety Instructions and Practices

For your protection while operating or servicing equipment, wear relatively tight and belted

clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Tie up and protect long hair that could

become entangled in machinery. Remove all jewelry including necklaces, rings and

watches which can get caught in machinery or on corners or edges of the equipment.

Serious injury can result from entanglement with the machinery.

(SG-42)

Use extreme care when loading, carrying or handling any agricultural

fertilizers, chemicals or biological residue. Follow the manufacturer’s

handling instructions and wear appropriate Personal Protective

Equipment including gloves, safety glasses and respirator when required.

If you are using a tractor equipped with a cab, make sure the cab is rated

for appropriate environmental exposure. Be safe and always wear proper

protection. Short or long term exposure to certain chemicals and

materials can result in serious injury or death.

(SL-19)

Do not stand or allow bystander or coworkers between the Backhoe and

the tractor while installing or disconnecting the Backhoe from the tractor.

Keep hands and body clear of the Backhoe and the Backhoe mounts.

Serious injury or death can result from a person being crushed between

the tractor and Backhoe.

(SBH-32)

Only mount the backhoe on a tractor that is listed on the mounting instructions. Never

mount on a tricycle steering front axle. Move the tractor front and rear wheels to the widest

spacing and add the recommended rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over. Keep the

tractor tires properly inflated. Maintain at least 20% of the total Tractor and Backhoe weight

on the front axle. Always wear your seatbelt and make sure the ROPS structure is fully

deployed to prevent serious injury or death from the tractor tipping over.

(SBH-18)

Make sure the Backhoe is properly attached to the tractor and the retaining pins securely

lock the Backhoe into position. Improper mounting of the Backhoe onto the tractor can

result in the Backhoe falling causing serious injury.

(SBH-22)

Make sure all tractor and Backhoe guards are in place and properly functioning. (SBH-26)

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)