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While using your backhoe be aware of bystanders in the area, set up your work zone and safety zone ac-
cording to your model specifications.
2.10.1 WORK ZONE:
Follow these important points to keep operators and workers safe from potential hazards.
• Operator safety zone is in the operators seat. Always operate the backhoe controls from the opera-
tors seat.
• Always be aware of the position of the boom and material being handled.
• Always be aware of bystanders & workers when lowering the stabilizers, ensure they are in the safe
zone.
• Always be aware of hazards when
excavating, inspect your work zone
to take these hazards into account:
• underground utilities
• tree roots
• structures close to the excavation
site
• excavating on a slope
• excavating too close to the stabi-
lizers
• Always be aware of overhead haz-
ards. Modify your work zone to take
these hazards into account:
• telephone lines
• tree branches
• roof overhang
• washlines, ropes or cables
• power lines—maintain a 50 ft
(15 m) distance. Electrocution
can occur without direct contact
(arcing).
2.10.2 SAFE ZONE:
Injury may occur from heavy material falling / dropping or large material on a rotating boom creates a col-
lision hazard if workers or bystanders are inside the working zone. Follow these important points to keep
workers and bystanders safe from potential hazards:
• Operator safety zone is in the operators seat. Always operate the backhoe controls from the opera-
tors seat.
• A 3 m (10') radius work zone perimeter should be established, and clearly marked with safety cones.
• A 1 m (3') radius around the stabilizers should be established, and clearly marked with safety cones.
•
Workers and bystanders should never approach the backhoe while in operation with out first signal
-
ling the operator.
• Always know where all workers and bystanders are located when operating the backhoe.
• All bystanders should be kept outside of the work zone until the machine is in safe mode:
• the worker has made eye contact with the backhoe operator.
• backhoe is in transport position, or backhoe bucket is resting on the ground.
•
shut off the engine.
2.10 BACKHOE SAFETY
150° - 180°
12’
3.7 meters
12’
3.7 meters
3’
1 meter
3’
1 meter
Safe Zone
Work Zone
Work Zone / Safe Zone
Work Zone
Safe Zone
Safe Zone
Safe Zone
CAUTION
Operation Hazard
Under certain conditions it is possible to contact the
stabilizers with the bucket. Be aware of the location of the bucket
and the 3 ft (1 m) safety zone around the stabilizers.
