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SKID HOE
OPERATORS & PARTS MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SKID HOE OPERATORS & PARTS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product Manual: Skid Hoe - 2007...
  • Page 3: To The Purchaser

    THANK YOU Congratulations on the purchase of your new DIGGA Skid Hoe! This product was carefully designed and manufactured to give you years of dependable service. Only minor maintenance (such as visual checking) is required to keep it in top working condition. Be sure to observe all safety precautions and maintenance procedures as described in this manual.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of conTenTs PAGE TO THE PURCHASER............... TABLE OF CONTENTS..............SERVICE & PREPARATION.............. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............SAFETY - wORkING wITH THE ATTACHMENT......SAFETY STICkER LOCATION............INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......OPERATING PROCEDURES............MAINTENANCE.................. SERVICE.................... SPARE PARTS.................. wARRANTY..................Product Manual: Skid Hoe - 2008...
  • Page 5: Service & Preparation

    PreParaTion All service and warranty must be performed by an authorised DIGGA service agent. Contact your local Digga dealer for details.To facilitate warranty or service, record the model and serial number of your unit in the space provided on this page. This information may be obtained from the identification plate located on the product.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Practice the operation of your new attachment and become familiar with the controls and the way it handles on your machine. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized dealer or the manufacturer. Product Manual: Skid Hoe - 2008...
  • Page 7 PrecauTions - General inforMaTion Never operate the Skid Hoe without first reading and understanding the entire operator’s manual. Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Follow all safety decals. keep them clean and replace them if they become worn, damaged or illegible.
  • Page 8: Safety - Working With The Attachment

    Impact or shock loading of the Unit is prohibited. The Skid Hoe shall be used only for its designed intent and shall not be loaded beyond its rated capacity. Overloading or exceeding the manufacturers specifications will void all warranty.
  • Page 9 Make certain that all safety signs are in place and legible. Refer to the safety sign page in this manual for the placement of safety signs for this product. ● Replace all damaged or excessively worn parts and hardware only with genuine Digga parts or with properly rated fasteners, hydraulic hoses, or fittings. ●...
  • Page 10 Do not drive near the trench. Always back away from the trench before turning. ● Never use Skid Hoe on a Loader that is not equipped with a cab or ROPES, and operator restraints (seat belts or equivalent devices). ●...
  • Page 11: Safety Sticker Location

    Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged safety signs. ● Replacement parts for parts with ITEM 2 safety signs attached must also have ITEM 1 safety signs attached. ITEM 3 ● Safety signs are available from your dealer or from Digga Australia.
  • Page 12: Installation And Operating Instructions

    Ensure your machines flow and pressures do not exceed the maximum rated flow and pressures of the Skid Hoe (Refer To Page 3). Max. Flow and Pressure ratings are stated on your Skid Hoe serial tag. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure the unit’s maximum rated flow &...
  • Page 13 SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING ANY SkID HOE MOUNTING SKID HOE INSTALLATION Place this product on a firm, level surface that is large enough to safely accommodate this product, your Loader, and all workers involved in the mounting process.
  • Page 14: Operating Procedures

    The depth of the hole will be controlled by the amount the dipper is extended and the height of the loader arms. ◦ Use extreme care when working on hillsides. Always dump loaded bucket on uphill side of Skid Hoe to minimize possibility of upset.
  • Page 15 Use the loader’s tilt cylinder only to raise the bucket above the material pile. Pivot the loader to reach over the pile and tilt the Skid Hoe downward so the bottom of the bucket is approximately 12” below the top of the pile.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MainTenance SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING ANY SkID HOE MAINTENANCE BEFORE FIRST USE ● Inspect the attachment for shipping damage. If damage does exist, do not operate until the damaged parts have been replaced or repaired.
  • Page 17: Service

    service BEFORE SERVICING THE LOADER, REMOVE THE ATTACHMENT AND MAkE CERTAIN THE LIFT ARMS ARE LOwERED TO THEIR LOwEST POSITION OR THAT THE ARMS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE MECHANICAL LOCk UP DEVICES (IF THE MACHINE IS SO EQUIPPED). ● Shut off engine, set parking brake, and relieve hydraulic pressure before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic lines. Refer to your power unit’s manual for instructions on how to relieve hydraulic pressure in lines.
  • Page 18: Spare Parts

    ParTs REFER TO TABLE 9A Product Manual: Skid Hoe - 2008...
  • Page 19 Skid Hoe TABLE 9A ReF No. deSCRiPTioN oRdeR Code BACkHoe BUCkeT - 300mm Wide BUCkeT BH-000003 BUCkeT TooTH BH-000023 BACkHoe CoMMoN - LiNkAGe PiN BH-000029 BACkHoe CoMMoN - CYLiNdeR To FRAMe PiN BH-000031 BACkHoe LiNkAGe ARM - WeLdMeNT BH-000039 BACkHoe CoMMoN - CYLiNdeR To LiNkAGe PiN...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    WARRANTY All new Digga products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, for a period of twelve (12) month from date of original purchase, which may cause failure under normal usage and service when used for the purpose intended.
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