Stopping The Machine; Stopping In An Emergency; Job Site - Wallenstein GE605 Operator's Manual

5.1.2 STOPPING THE MACHINE

Park the machine on a smooth, level area.
1. Lower the boom to the ground.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
4. Turn the hydraulic circuit OFF or disengage the
PTO clutch.
5. Turn ignition key to OFF and remove the key.
6. Turn battery disconnect switch to OFF (if
equipped).
7. Dismount the machine using three points of
contact. Step only on non-slip surfaces.

5.1.3 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY

• Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
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5.1.4 JOB SITE

It is the responsibility of the operator to be
thoroughly familiar with the work site prior to starting.
Prevent the chance or possibility of problems or
accidents by not being in the situation to start with.
Some items the operators should check include but are
not limited to:
• Planning: Before any excavating is started, it is
always a good idea to plan out the job first. There
should be a complete understanding of the tasks
expected to perform. Plan what will be done with
the spoil (excavated soil). Layout the excavation
site and determine the soil conditions.
• Underground: wires, cables, pipes or other
obstructions if digging. Contact your local utility to
identify exactly the location of the lines, pipes, etc.
Turn off, disconnect, etc. as required to prevent a
problem if contact is made.
• Overhead: power lines, obstructions or overhangs.
Power lines can lead to electrocution if the
machine gets too close without contacting the
line. Overhead obstructions can cause a loss of
control or tipping from the contact. Overhangs
can collapse or give way covering the machine or
causing it to move as the footing gives way.
• Lifting Objects: in addition to the overhead
considerations mentioned, be aware of people
and objects when lifting, do not lift objects that
are beyond the lifting limits of the backhoe. When
moving a load, travel slowly and be aware of
objects and people along the travel path, use a
tag line to keep the load from swinging. Refrain
from swinging the boom when transporting a load,
a uncontrolled swinging load could cause serious
injury or death.
• Close or cramped work site: be sure there is
sufficient space and clearance for the machine to
dig, swing and dump while working. If the working
area is cramped, modify the work site to provide
more area. Unplanned contact with adjacent
buildings, equipment or terrain can cause the
operator to lose control of the machine leading to
injury or damage to buildings or equipment
• Work Site Lay-Out: organize the work site to
minimize the distance the bucket has to travel
between digging and dumping. The shorter the
travel distance the faster the dig / dump cycle will
be and the more that can be done.
• Prevailing Winds: set-up the work site so the
prevailing winds will blow dust, dirt, debris, etc.
away from the operator safe zone. As a result, the
work zone will be made safer because vision will
not be obscured while digging and dumping.