Wallenstein QC605, Operator'S Manual

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QC605 / B, QC620
Skid Steer Mounted Backhoe
Safety
Safety
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2.5 Safety Training
1. Safety is a primary concern in the design
and manufacture of Wallenstein products.
Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment
can be wiped out by a single careless act of an
operator or bystander.
2. The best safety feature is an
informed, careful operator—we ask
you to be that kind of an operator.
It is the operator's responsibility to
read, understand and follow ALL
safety and operation instructions
in the manual. Accidents can be
avoided.
3. Do not allow anyone to use this machine until they
have read this manual. Operator's must have a
thorough understanding of the safety precautions
and of how the machine works. Review the safety
instructions with all users annually.
2.6 Operating Safety
It is important to read and pay attention to the safety
signs on the backhoe. Clean or replace all safety signs
if they cannot be clearly read and understood. They are
there for your safety, as well as the safety of others.
The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the
operator.
All things with moving parts are potentially hazardous.
There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded
operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows
reasonable safety practices.
1. Learn the machine controls and how to stop
quickly in an emergency. A person who has not
read and understood all operation and safety
instructions is not qualified to use the machine.
2.
Never allow young children near this equipment.
This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation.
3. Make sure the operator is a responsible, properly
trained and physically-able person familiar with
machinery. If the elderly are assisting with work,
their physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
4. Never place any part of your body where it would
be in danger if movement of equipment should
occur during assembly, installation, operation,
maintenance, repairing, removal or moving.
5.
Do not operate engine inside a closed building.
Asphyxiation could result from engine exhaust.
6.
Before servicing, repairing or maintaining the
machine, perform the
Safe Condition
procedure.
See Safe Condition on page 12.
7. Do not dig under machine. A cave-in could result
and the machine could fall into the excavation.
8. Never carry, lift or move people with the bucket.
9.
Do not walk or work under a raised machine or
attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in
position. Do not depend on the skid steer hydraulic
system to hold the machine or attachment in place.
10. Never consume alcohol or drugs while using
this equipment. These can hinder alertness or
coordination. Consult your doctor about using this
machine while taking prescription medications.
11. Operate only on level ground. Do not operate on
hillsides or when working area is cluttered, wet,
muddy or icy to prevent slipping and tripping.
12. Apply parking brake, lower back hoe to ground and
stop engine when leaving the machine unattended.
13. Always make sure face plate is securely locked
to front of loader when attaching to prevent
movement during operation.
14. Read and understand the operator's manual before
starting. Review safety instructions annually.