Field Operation - Wallenstein GX620 Operator's Manual

4.9

FIELD OPERATION

1. Please remember it is important that you
read and heed the safety signs on the Back-
hoe.
2. Always use the center 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 trac-
tor 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.
Operate only from the operator's seat to pre-
vent 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. Over-
loading can cause structural damage and
lead to unsafe operating conditions.
Follow this procedure when using the Backhoe:
1. Prepare the tractor and Backhoe (refer to sec-
tion 4.7)
2. Attach Backhoe to the tractor (refer to Section
4.8).
3. Review and follow the pre-operation check-
lists (refer to Section 4.4).
4. Review the location and function of all con-
trols (refer to Section 4.5)
5. Review the work site and plan the project
before starting.
OPERATING SAFETY
9. Position Backhoe so that loads extend
directly behind machine when lifting or plac-
ing 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
tractor hydraulic system to hold the ma-
chine 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, connec-
tions and components. Replace any worn
or damaged 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 instruc-
tions annually.
6. Transport the Backhoe to the worksire (refer
to Section 4.10).
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