Operate Backhoe Safely

Before digging, check location of cables, gas lines, and water lines.

Avoid accidental machine movement. Before turning seat around to operate backhoe:

• Lower stabilizers so rear wheels are just off ground.
• Lower loader bucket to the ground (rolled forward if possible).
• Move transmission gear shift and FNR lever to neutral.
• Engage park brake.

On level ground, an experienced operator may use the backhoe bucket to move the machine. Otherwise, from loader operation position, raise loader bucket and stabilizers and drive machine to move it. Properly retain machine with stabilizers after each move.

Stabilizers must be set on a firm surface. Do not dig under stabilizers. Be alert to possible machine movement when raising stabilizers, and loader bucket.

Avoid swinging bucket downhill when operating on slope. Dump on uphill side if possible.

Move boom slowly when raising loaded bucket to full height.

Clear all persons from area of operation and machine movement.

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