Allmand TLB 220, Operator'S Manual

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Before changing seats to operate the backhoe :
ƒ Engage park brake.
ƒ Lower loader bucket to the ground.
After changing positions to the rear
backhoe seat:
ƒ Lower stabilizers to the ground.
ƒ Lift rear tires off the ground so as to
remove the weight from the tires.
Otherwise, from the loader operator
seat
:
ƒ Raise loader bucket and stabilizers
ƒ Drive machine forward to change
position
ƒ Properly secure machine after each
move.
ƒ DO NOT dig under stabilizers!
ƒ Stabilizers must be set on firm
surfaces. Be alert to possible
machine movement when raising
stabilizers and loader bucket.
ƒ Avoid swinging bucket to the downhill side of the machine when digging on a slope.
ƒ Dump soil on the uphill side. If not, the machine has a possibility for rollover.
ƒ Move boom slowly when raising loaded bucket to full height.
ƒ Clear all persons from area of operation and machine movement.
HANDLE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SAFELY
ƒ Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can
cause serious injury. Potentially hazardous
chemicals used with
Allmand TLB equipment
include such items as lubricants, coolants,
paints and adhesives.
ƒ A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) pro-
vides specific details on chemical products,
physical and/or health hazards, safety proce-
dures and emergency response techniques.
ƒ Check the MSDS before you start any job
using a hazardous chemical.
ƒ Follow recommended procedures and only use
recommended and approved equipment.
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