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Product Manual: Skid Hoe - 2008
5 SAFETY - WORKING WITH THE ATTACHMENT
22. Controls must be engaged slowly until hydraulic fluids and the unit are up to operating temperature. This is critical during cold
weather. Impact or shock loading of the Unit is prohibited.
23. The Skid Hoe shall be used only for its designed intent and shall not be loaded beyond its rated capacity. Overloading or exceeding
the manufacturers specifications will void all warranty.
24. Sharp braking or hoisting is prohibited.
25. Riding the attachment is prohibited.
26.
Only authorized, properly trained workers will be permitted to operate the Skid Hoe.
All unnecessary personnel will stand clear while it is in operation.
27. The operator shall verbally alert site workers and visually ensure all site workers are clear from dangerous parts of equipment
before starting or engaging equipment.
28. Digging/Trenching operations must be stopped in the event of local thunderstorm, or lightning activity. During operation, weather
conditions shall be monitored: operations shall cease during electrical storms or when electrical storms are imminent.
29. Open holes / trenches must be capped and flagged.
WHEN DEALING WITH HYDRAULICS DURING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT
● Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be
visible!
● If any fluid penetrates the skin, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION!!
● Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and use a sound piece of cardboard or wood when searching for hydraulic leaks. DO NOT
USE YOUR HANDS!
● Before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses, read your tractor or power unit’s operator’s manual for detailed instructions on
connecting and disconnecting hydraulic attachments.
● Make certain that all parts meet the specifications for this product when installing or replacing hydraulic hoses or fittings.
● After connecting hydraulic lines:
○ Slowly and carefully raise the loader and cycle the rollback / dump cylinders to check hose clearances and to check for any
interference.
○ Operate the hydraulics on this product to check hose clearances and to check for any interference.
○ Make certain that the hoses cannot interfere with or actuate the quick-attach mechanism.
○ Make certain that hoses will not be pinched, or get tangled, in any equipment.
4 safeTY PrecauTions - General inforMaTion