Equipment Safety Guidelines - Wallenstein GE605 Operator's Manual

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EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equipment. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions
in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the following precautions and insist those working with you,
or for you to follow them.
1. In order to provide a better view, certain photographs
or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly
with a safety shield removed. However, equipment
should never be used in this condition. Keep all
shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
2. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs is indicated in this manual.
3. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can
hinder alertness or coordination while using this
equipment. Consult your doctor about using this
machine while taking prescription medications.
4. Under no circumstances should young children
be allowed to work with this equipment. Do not
allow persons to use or assemble this unit until
they have read this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of the safety precautions
and of how it works. Review the safety instructions
with all users annually.
5. This equipment is dangerous to children and persons
unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be
a responsible, properly trained and physically able
person familiar with machinery and trained in this
equipment's operations. If the elderly are assisting
with work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
6. Mount the machine only on a tractor equipped with
an approved (ROPS) Roll Over Protective Structure
and a front loader installed. Always wear your seat
belt when operating the tractor. Serious injury or
even death could result from falling off the tractor
—particularly during a turnover when the operator
could be pinned under the ROPS or the tractor.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If
its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question
- DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modification may result in serious injury or death and
may impair the function and life of the equipment.
NOTICE
When mounting a GE605 or GX620 backhoe to a skid steer that has a flow rate greater than 8 GPM (32 Lpm),
BFC501 Flow Divider Kit is required to prevent damage to the seals and voiding the warranty.
Do not run the skid steer in high flow mode.
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9. In addition to the design and configuration of this
implement, including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
operation instruction in each of the appropriate
sections of the tractor and machine manuals. Pay
close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the
tractor and the machine.
10. Safe Condition involves the following procedure:
• Shut off hydraulics.
• Shut off the engine.
• Ensure all components have stopped moving.
• Remove and pocket the ignition key.
• Ensure boom and swivel pins are in place, or
bucket is resting on the ground.
Safe Condition procedure should be performed
before any service, maintenance work or storage
preparation.
CAUTION
Operation Hazard
Wallenstein backhoes are designed
to operate at a specific flow rate. Operating the
backhoe above the specified flow rate will cause
damage to the seals and will void the warranty.
GE605 3.5-6 gpm (13.3-22.8 Lpm)
GX Series 5-7 gpm (18.9-26.5 Lpm)
CAUTION
Operation Hazard
Wallenstein backhoes have been designed
to rigidly attach to the frame of the tractor / skidsteer.
Operating the tractors hydraulic 3 point hitch
or bucket/loader controls on a skidsteer while
the backhoe is attached should be avoided
and will cause damage to the tractor subframe
/ skidsteer tieback.