Operation 13 - Woods BH85 Operator's Manual

The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the backhoe within its intended uses. The backhoe is
intended for digging trenches, wider holes, moving soil,
gravel, rocks, or stumps into a pile, or container and
backfilling. The accessory thumb is intended to pick up
and move items that do not fit in the bucket. The opera-
tor must be properly trained. Operators should be
familiar with the backhoe, the tractor and all safety
practices before starting operation. Read the Safety
Rules and Safety Decals on pages 7 to 12.
 Make sure all hydraulic hoses, fittings, and
valves are in good condition and not leaking before
starting power unit or using equipment. Check and
route hoses carefully to prevent damage. Hoses
must not be twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed,
pinched, or come into contact with any moving
parts. Operate moveable components through full
operational range to check clearances. Replace
any damaged hoses immediately.
 Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.
 Make sure that all operating and service person-
nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it
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Figure 4. Minimum Clearance Radius
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Never operate without 3-point hitch Saf-T-Lok
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® kit or sub-frame kit.
Operator's area (shaded area of 40" radius)
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must be free from all obstructions.
■ Use heavy-duty top link provided in 3 point
hitch Saf-T-Lok ® kit or sub-frame kit.
Only use tractor manufacturer's high strength
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top link pin of at least ¾" diameter and klik pin
retainer. See 3 point mounting or sub-frame kit for
installation instructions.
Failure to follow the above instructions may
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result in serious injury or death from backhoe
being thrust upward, forward, or rearward by dig-
ging forces.
Figure 3
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan-
grene, serious injury, or death will result.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
 A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on tractor front wheels with back-
hoe in transport position. Without this weight, trac-
tor could tip over, causing personal injury or death.
The weight may be attained with a loader, front
wheel weights, ballast in tires, or front tractor
weights. When attaining the minimum 25% weight
on the front wheels, you must not exceed the Roll
Over Protection Structure (ROPS) weight certifica-
tion. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not esti-
mate.
 Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.

Operation 13