General Safety - Wallenstein GX620 Operator's Manual

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Wallenstein Backhoe Attach-
ment. YOU must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to use, maintain or work around
the Backhoe be familiar with the using and main-
tenance procedures and related SAFETY informa-
tion contained in this manual. This manual will
take you step-by-step through your working day
and alerts you to all good safety practices that
should be used while using the Backhoe.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a work-
ing part of your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with
the recommended using and maintenance proce-
dures and follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Backhoe Attachment owners must give oper-
ating instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the machine,
and at least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the op-
erator's responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Most accidents
can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
using and safety instructions is not qualifi ed
to use the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modifi cation may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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GENERAL SAFETY

1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operat-
ing, maintaining, adjusting or
servicing the Backhoe.
2. Have a fi rst-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
3. Have a fi re extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective
shoes with slip
resistant soles
- Protective glasses,
goggles or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
- Respirator or fi lter mask
6. Install and secure all guards
before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Lower boom and bucket, place
all controls in neutral, stop engine, remove
ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
maintaining.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually.
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