Operation; To The New Operator Or Owner - Wallenstein GX620 Operator's Manual

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OPERATION

1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the Backhoe.
2. Always use the drawbar anchor bracket when
mounting a Backhoe to tractor. Adjust to prevent
Backhoe from moving when digging.
3. Attach the tractor side plate to reinforce the
frame if required. Do not overload the tractor
frame.
4. Review maps of underground utilities before
starting to dig. Remove all sticks, stones,
roots, and wires from working area before
starting. Take care not to contact overhead
and underground obstructions during opera-
tion.
5. Never operate controls from the ground. Op-
erate only from the operator's seat to prevent
unexpected boom movement that can lead to
crushing between frame members.
6. Do not dig under machine or stabilizers. A
cave-in could result and the machine could
fall into the excavation.
7. Lower stabilizers to the ground to support
machine befoe starting to dig.
8. Do not exceed machine lift capacity. Overload-
ing can cause structural damage and lead to
unsafe operating conditions.
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TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER

The Wallenstein Backhoe is a medium duty ma-
chine that attaches to the 3 point hitch or sub-
frame of a low horsepower Agricultural tractor or a
skidsteer and can be used for all light to medium
duty digging, trenching and excavating. Be famil-
iar with the machine before starting.
It is the responsibility of the owner or opera-
tor to read this manual and to train all other
operators before they start working with the
machine. Follow all safety instructions exact-
ly. Safety is everyone's business. By follow-
ing recommended procedures, a safe work-
ing environment is provided for the operator,
bystanders and the area around the work site.
Untrained operators are not qualifi ed to use
the machine.
OPERATING SAFETY
9. Position Backhoe so that loads extend directly
behind machine when lifting or placing heavy
objects.
10. Never carry, lift or move people on boom or
bucket.
11. Never place any part of your body where it
would be in danger if movement should oc-
cur during assembly, installation, operation,
maintaining, repairing, removal or moving.
12. Do not walk or work under a raised machine
or attachment unless it is securely blocked or
held in position. Do not depend on the trac-
tor hydraulic system to hold the machine or
attachment in place.
13. Do not allow riders on this machine at any
time. There is no safe place for any riders.
14. Before you operate the machine, check over
all hydraulic lines, hoses, connections and
components. Replace any worn or dam-
aged parts immediately. Tighten all leaking
fi ttings.
14. Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with
the safety rules and operation instructions to
use this machine. Review safety instructions
annually.
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety
is everyone's business. By following recom-
mended procedures, a safe working environ-
ment is provided for the operator, bystanders
and the area around the work site. Untrained
operators are not qualifi ed to operate the ma-
chine.
Many features incorporated into this machine
are the result of suggestions made by custom-
ers like you. Read this manual carefully to learn
how to use the Backhoe safely and how to set it
to provide maximum fi eld effi ciency. By following
the using instructions in conjunction with a good
maintenance program, your Backhoe will provide
many years of trouble-free service.
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