Operator`s manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
ATTACHMENT TYPE BACKHOES
6758
12-18-95
GENERAL INFORMATION
When operating the backhoe, smoothness of technique should be strived
for at all times. Smoothness will come with experience and practice at feathering
the controls. Establish a flowing digging cycle to increase operator efficiency
and save unnecessary wear on the machine.
Observe the following points to obtain the best results and to fully utilize
the digging force of the backhoe.
WARNING! Operate the backhoe only when seated at the controls. Any
other method could result in serious personal injury or death.
Never attempt to drive the tractor when seated at the backhoe
controls.
Check the prospective digging area for hidden utility lines
before operating the backhoe or when in doubt of their loca-
tion, contact the local utility companies. When operating the
backhoe in an area where utilities are expected to be present,
throttle the backhoe down and proceed with caution. If you
feel the backhoe bucket made contact with anything out of the
ordinary, stop digging at once. Have the obstruction checked
by hand. If a utility line has been damaged, contact the af-
fected utility at once.
BEFORE YOU START DIGGING
Before any excavating is started, it is always a good idea to plan out the
job first. Various things need to be considered and taken into account prior to
the actual digging. The operator should inspect the job site and take notice of
any potential hazards in the area. He should have a complete understanding of
the tasks he is expected to perform. Figure out what will be done with the spoil
(excavated soil), will it be used to backfill or be trucked out? What are the soil
conditions like? Will you have to work around others? Etc.
Once you have become familiar with the job site and understand
the job requirements, it is time to set up for the actual digging. Position the
backhoe in such a way as to minimize repositioning the unit and to maximize
digging efficiency. Consider the placement of spoil and position the backhoe to
be able to dig the maximum amount of soil, accurately, while leaving enough
room for the spoil removed to be piled in the desired area.
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