Safety Labels
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
Machine Safety Labels
WARNING: AVOID CRUSH INJURY OR DEATH
• Operate backhoe controls from backhoe seat only.
CAUTION: HELP AVOID INJURY
• Avoid overhead and underground powerlines.
• Secure backhoe to tractor mount plates with lock pins before operating.
• Keep bystanders away from maximum swing reach area and stabilizers.
• Do not operate tractor and backhoe using two operators.
• Lock backhoe swing and boom with lockpins when not in use or when transporting.