HLA BIG ARM BH600, Operator'S Manual

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BACKHOE OPERATION
(continued)
SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTION (
pages 3-6 of this
manual)
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY BACKHOE OPERATION.
DANGER
Failure to obey the following procedures will result in death or serious injury.
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Avoid contacting overhead wires and underground pipes or cables. Failure to heed may result in
electrocution or explosion.
WARNING
Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.
Never lift this product:
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above the operator’s eye level OR
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to a height where visibility is obstructed, whichever is lower.
Use caution when raising loaded bucket. Objects could fall from bucket toward bystanders or operator.
IMPORTANT
The tilt circuit of your power unit must be protected with a port relief; ignoring this precaution
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CAN result in damage to your power unit and/or this product and
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WILL void all HLA warranties.
TO FILL A TRENCH:
1. With the loader arms partially raised, curl the dipper stick (attachment mainframe) forward with the bucket cylinder
extended and the bottom of the bucket flat on the ground. The entire height of the bucket should be visible.
2. Use the loader’s tilt cylinder only to raise the bucket above the material pile.
3. Pivot the loader to reach over the pile and tilt the backhoe downward so the bottom of the bucket is approximately 12”
below the top of the pile.
4. Pivot the loader toward the trench, using the side of the bucket to move the material into the trench. Repeat this
process, lowering the bucket 6” at a time.
5. Move your power unit forward and repeat the above steps to continue filling the trench.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the portion to the trench to be driven on is full before moving forward.
Moving on an unstable surface
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CAN result in damage to your power unit and/or this product and
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WILL void all HLA warranties.
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Always lower the bucket to the ground, set the parking brake, stop the engine, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s seat.
WARNING
Always back away from trenches before turning.
Failure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury.