FHM BACKHOE BH 8, Operation And Parts Manual

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Farmer-Helper BH 8 & 9 4 Revision 08 - 2017
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY
Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons is measured by how you service and
operate this Backhoe. Know the position and operations of all controls before you or anyone else
operate the equipment.
Make sure you check all controls in all safe area before starting.
Read this manual completely and thoroughly and make sure you understand all controls. All
equipment has a limit. Make sure you are aware of the stability and load characteristics of this
Backhoe before you begin operation.
The safety information given in this manual does not replace any safety codes, insurance needs,
federal, state and local laws. Make sure your machine has the correct equipment required by your
local laws and regulations.
CAUTION
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this
symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury
or death.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before starting the engine of your tractor, make sure all operation controls are in park lock or neutral
Position.
Operate controls only when seated in the operator's seat.
Equip your tractor with a ROPS cab or frame for your protection. See your tractor operator's
manual for correct Seat belt usage.
A frequent cause of personal injury or death is persons falling off and being run over. Do not permit
others to ride on your tractor. Only one person, the operator, should be on the machine when it is in
Operation.
Before leaving the tractor, stop the engine, put all controls in neutral, engage the parking brake and
remove the key from the ignition.
When using remote hydraulic tractor valves on some tractors, the Backhoe’s cylinders will
continue moving unless the control levers are manually returned to neutral, or until relief pressure
is reached at the ends of piston strokes. Observe the bucket movement and maintain control with
the control levers.
Stop the backhoe arms gradually when lowering or lifting loads. Stay off of slopes too steep for safe
operation. Shift down before you start up or down a hill with a heavy load. Avoid "free wheeling".
Travel speed should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all
times. Where possible, avoid operating operation near ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce
speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick or muddy surfaces.