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Safety instructions for using the attachment
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Due to this, all operators must carefully familiarise themselves about correct use and the operator's
manuals of both the loader and the attachment before starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you
have not completely familiarised yourself with its operation and the related hazards.
WARNING:
Misuse, careless use, or using an attachment that is in poor condition,
may cause risk of serious injuries. Familiarise yourself with the controls of the
loader, correct coupling procedure, and the correct way to operate the attachment at
a safe area. Study especially how to stop the equipment in a safe manner. Read all
safety precautions carefully.
Read all safety instructions carefully before handling the attachment
When attaching an attachment to the loader,
ensure that the locking pins of the
loader's quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked
the attachment to the loader.
Never lift or move an unlocked attachment.
The Backhoe 170 is designed to be used by one operator at a time. Do not let others
near the danger area of the equipment when it is in use.
Always transport the attachment as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low,
and keep the telescopic boom retracted during driving.
Risk of electric shock - Plan all excavation tasks ahead before you dig! Find out
about the possibility of having any electric cable, gas pipe, water pipe,
communications cable or similar buried in the ground. Consult local authorities,
electric, water, and gas companies, and other relevant sources before starting to use
the equipment. Your area may also have a specific hotline or helpdesk available, or a
special permit may be required. If uncertain in any way, seek for more information
before starting digging.
Operate only on well lit areas. If extra caution is required to avoid hitting dangerous
or fragile materials in the ground, have another person nearby to spot possible buried
items.
Note that the excavation or trench may suddenly cave in. Exercise extreme caution
when driving near ditches or embankments, and avoid driving along a ditch or trench,
as the machine could suddenly tip over if an edge caves in. Avoid driving along
trenches and keep at least a distance equal to width of a trench.
Do not use the digger on horizontally tilted terrain. Ensure the stability of the loader
and firmness of the ground also on even terrain.
Ensure the bucket is securely fitted - loose or falling bucket can cause serious
injuries.
Risk of crushing and falling objects - Never use the Backhoe 170 to lift objects or
loads other than materials that are normally handled with a bucket. Never suspend
any loads or attach other tools than a bucket to the Backhoe 170.
