Wallenstein QC605, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
QC605 / B, QC620
Skid Steer Mounted Backhoe
Safety
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2.10 Preparation
1. Do not use the backhoe until this manual, the
skid steer operator's manual, and the safety
signs on the skid steer and machine are read and
understood.
2. Personal Protection Equipment
(PPE) including hard hat, safety
glasses, safety shoes, and gloves
are recommended during assembly,
installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal,
cleaning, or moving the unit. Do not
allow long hair, loose fitting clothing
or jewelry near equipment.
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3. Prolonged exposure to loud noise
may cause permanent hearing
loss! Machine noise can cause
permanent, partial hearing loss.
Wear hearing protection on a
full-time basis if the noise in the
Operator's position exceeds
80 dB. Noise over 85 dB on a
long-term basis can cause severe
hearing loss. Noise over 90 dB
adjacent to the Operator over
a long-term basis may cause
permanent, total hearing loss.
4. Always wear the seat belt when
operating the skid steer. Serious
injury or even death could result
from falling off the skid steer,
particularly during a rollover when
the operator could be pinned under
the machine.
5. Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden
obstacles that might be hooked or snagged,
causing injury or damage.
6. Do not install backhoe on the skid steer if the total
skid steer and equipment weight exceeds the
ROPS weight certification.
7. Have underground utilities located and marked
before starting to dig. Take care not to contact
overhead and underground obstructions during
operation.
8.
Keep boom and bucket away from overhead and
underground power lines. Electrocution can occur
even without direct contact with an overhead
power line.
9. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
10. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted
and in good operating condition.
11.
Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs
are properly installed and in good condition.