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PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Always read the instruction manual carefully before using the backhoe digger.
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Never put your hands or feet under the machine without first stopping the equipment
and turning off the engine.
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Never leave the equipment with the engine running. Switch off the engine when you
leave the equipment – even for a short period.
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Always disengage the machine before performing service or maintenance work.
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Only the operator may be present in the vicinity of the machine while in operation.
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Do not use the backhoe digger unless all the guards are correctly fitted.
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Keep bystanders and animals away from the work area , and always make sure there
is sufficient room for the attachment to swing around.
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Operate the digger from the cockpit only.
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Only use the backhoe digger for the work it is intended for.
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Never excavate in close proximity to the stabilisers. The ground may collapse under
the backhoe digger.
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Never overload the digger’s and/or towing vehicle’s capacity.
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When working on slopes, work with the digger pointing uphill and avoid swinging the
digger sideways downhill. Avoid digging on slopes that may cause the digger to tip over.
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Reduce speed when driving on uneven terrain, on slopes or when swerving to prevent
the towing vehicle from tipping over.
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Do not adjust the valve settings. Incorrect adjustment can result in damage to the machine
and/or injury.
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Operators or others should not stand under suspended loads.
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NEVER permit children and/or inexperienced persons to drive the machine.
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Never allow anyone to travel on the machine while it is in motion.
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Never transport goods on the backhoe digger.
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Never use the machine with defective safety equipment.
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Switch off the machine and release all pressure in the hydraulic system before leaving
it or during maintenance and service.
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The backhoe digger must not be parked with a load in the bucket and the bucket
elevated.
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As the backhoe digger is not equipped with a lighting device, use the backhoe digger
during the day.
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An SMV sign must be attached to the rig when transporting by road. The maximum speed
in motion is 20 km/h.
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Always contact the relevant authorities when digging near underground power lines.
Never dig without first having investigated the site thoroughly.
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Exercise caution when digging near underground power lines.
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Do not climb on the digger!
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Only run the engine in a well-ventilated location. Never leave the machine with
the engine running.
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Never fill the machine with fuel when it is still hot. Wait a few minutes until it has cooled
down before you fill the machine with fuel.
