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Start the use of the backhoe carefully and calmly at a safe area
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Keep others away from the operating area of the backhoe due to crushing hazard.
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Turn the auxiliary hydraulics of the loader off immediately after active use of the
backhoe to prevent accidental movements of the backhoe.
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Do not use the backhoe on horizontally tilted terrain. Ensure the stability of the backhoe
and the load carrying capacity of the ground even at level terrains. Adjust the outriggers
correctly and use the hydraulic locking of the backhoe.
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Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other hazards, such as rocks or
branches and trees reaching the driver's seat or the backhoe control levers. Pay
attention to the surroundings and any other persons and machines moving in the
vicinity.
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Always transport the backhoe as low and as close to the machine as possible to keep
the centre of gravity low. For transporting, turn the boom of the backhoe to its middle
position and keep the bucket near the loader.
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Turn the backhoe to a position in which it will be stable during storage. See section 5.
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Shut down the loader engine before any cleaning, maintenance or adjustments. Ensure
that the backhoe is supported properly supported when going near the attachment.
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Do not modify the structure of the attachment in a manner that would affect its safety.
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Also read the safety instructions for the loader in the loader manual.
Note that the backhoe and the loader boom move down even if the engine has been
stopped. Never go under a raised boom or the attachment.
Familiarise yourself with the loader controls in a safe area. Pay particular attention to
the safe stopping of the attachment and the machine.
Remember to wear proper protective clothing:
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The noise level in the driver's seat exceeds 85 dB(A). Wear hearing protection while
working with the loader.
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The use of safety boots is recommended while working with the loader.
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Wear protective gloves when handling hydraulic hoses.
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4.
Backhoe specifications
Table 1 – Backhoe 220 & 250 technical data
Product number
A21172
A21155
Digging depth:
2 200 mm
2 500 mm
Loading height:
1800 mm
2100 mm
Weight (without bucket):
350 kg
370 kg
Installation kit*:
Installation kit for 400-700 –series loaders: A48130
Installation kit for 300 –series loaders and
500-series manufactured before 2008: A48132
