HLA BIG ARM BH600, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WORK SAFELY – A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS!!
SECTION 1
WARNING SECTION
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READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THIS
MANUAL.
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READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE
MANUALS PROVIDED WITH YOUR POWER UNIT,
LOADER AND QUICK-ATTACH.
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Read and understand all safety signs on this product
and on your power unit, loader and quick-attach.
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Know all your controls and know how to quickly stop all
power unit movements, the backhoe movement, and
the engine in case of emergency.
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Know and obey all applicable government rules,
O.S.H.A regulations, local laws and other professional
guidelines for your operation.
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Make sure that anyone who will be assembling,
mounting, maintaining, repairing, removing and/or
storing this product:
has been instructed in the safe operation of this
product and of the power unit and the quick-attach
to which this product is attached.
is physically and mentally capable of the safe
operation of this type of equipment.
is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
is carefully supervised from a safe distance,
especially if such person is inexperienced.
wears personal protective equipment (i.e. hardhat,
safety glasses, work gloves, protective shoes,
respirator, ear protection, etc.)
does not wear loose fitting clothes, loose or
uncovered hair or any accessories (jewelry,
necktie, scarf, wrist watch, etc.) that can catch and
entangle on moving parts.
has annually reviewed all safety instructions.
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Know and follow good work practices when
assembling, mounting, maintaining, repairing,
removing and storing this product:
Work on a level surface in a well lit area.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools.
Use the right tool for the job at hand.
Make sure that your tools are in good condition for
performing the desired function.
When using tools, wear the protective equipment
specified by the tool manufacturer (i.e. hardhat,
safety glasses, work gloves, protective shoes, etc.).
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Before leaving the operator’s station or before
beginning any type of work on this product, lower this
product to the ground, apply your power unit’s parking
brake, stop the engine, remove the starter key, wait for
all moving parts to stop and then relieve all pressure in
the hydraulic lines. Refer to your power unit’s
operator’s manual for instructions on how to relieve
hydraulic pressure in lines.
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Know your loader’s safe lifting and operating capacity
and the weight of this product. See the specifications
in this manual for the weight of this product and refer
to your power unit’s and loader’s operator’s manuals
for safe operating limits. Lift capacity may be reduced
if using a quick-attach.
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Never allow anyone, except the operator, to be around
the power unit or this product when either is in motion.
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Do not start up unless others are clear of the work
area.
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Do not allow riders on this product or the power unit.
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Do not stand or climb on this product when raised.
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Do not place any part of your body under any part of
this product unless this product is securely resting on
adequate blocking or on the ground.
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Do not use blocking made of concrete blocks, logs,
buckets, barrels or any other material that could
suddenly collapse or shift positions. Do not use wood
or steel blocking that shows any signs of material
decay. Do not use wood blocking that is warped,
twisted or tapered.
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Never operate controls from the ground. Operate the
controls only from the operator’s station.
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Never leave the equipment unattended with the engine
running or with this product raised on the loader.
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Be aware of the added weight and width of this
product. Reduce travel speeds accordingly, especially
when traveling over rough ground.
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Keep this product close to the ground and under
control when transporting.
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When transporting, be sure backhoe does not block
view of vehicle lights or road.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR OTHER WORK ON
OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT.
WHEN YOUR POWER UNIT IS USED DURING ANY
TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT:
WARNING
Obey all safety instructions listed in this
section and throughout this manual.
Failure to obey instructions in this section
could result in death or serious injury.