Woods Equipment 1050 - Manual (Page 8)

8 Safety
BH1050_SR (Rev. 1/30/2004)
„ Only mount this backhoe on 50 hp or greater,
Category 2 or 3 tractors with 2000 lb. lift capacity
and with OEM high-strength top link pin of at least
1” diameter or approved top link brackets and pins.
Brackets and pins are available from your WOODS
dealer for some tractors not originally equipped
with 1” diameter pins.
„ Refer to “Mounting Guide” (available from your
dealer) for some tractors not originally equipped
with 1” diameter pins.
„ Never put backhoe into service unless backhoe
manufacturer's 3-point hitch Saf-T-Lok
® limiter or
sub-frame has been installed and adjusted.
„ Do not use a 3-point quick hitch. The quick hitch
will result in improper PTO driveline geometry.
„ To avoid possible hitch failure, read and follow
the Saf-T-Lok Limiter Installation Instructions in the
Assembly section before mounting backhoe to
tractor 3-point hitch.
„ Remove seat and upper support assembly
before installing or removing backhoe from tractor.
Failure to comply may result in equipment failure
and/or personal injury.
„ Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit
PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapter
shafts. Adapters can cause driveline failures due to
incorrect spline or incorrect operating length and
can result in personal injury or death.
„ Make sure safety chain is properly connected
and secured to tractor.
„ Do not operate backhoe unless there is ade-
quate operator clearance as shown on safety
decal. (Refer to Danger decal in Safety Decal sec-
tion.)
„ Always use the special heavy-duty top link (pro-
vided with backhoe) and the OEM high-strength top
link pin (provided with tractor) to mount top link to
tractor. Use a 1” x 5” grade 5 bolt to mount top link
to backhoe.
„ Be sure that backhoe is properly mounted,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
„ Place and keep 3-point lift quadrant lever in low-
ered position at all times.
„ If tractor is equipped with draft sensing control,
set control to “HEAVY” (minimum sensitivity) posi-
tion.
„ Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
„ Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
„ A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires, or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
„ Clean all dirt, trash, and grease from operator's
platform and steps.
OPERATION
„ Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
„ Before operating, make sure stabilizer pads are
lowered firmly to the ground. Stabilizer arms pro-
vide support for the backhoe and support for the
backhoe mounting brackets.
„ Consult local utilities before working. Know
location of all underground cables, pipelines, over-
head wires, and other hazards in working area and
avoid contact.
„ Keep bystanders away from operator, stabilizer,
and maximum bucket swing areas.
„ Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
„ Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
„ Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
„ Do not allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody
on the power unit or attachments.
„ Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
„ When operating controls, always sit in backhoe
seat.
„ The only time the backhoe may be operated
from a position other than the operator seat is dur-
ing backhoe attachment and removal. Operator
must:
• Read Mounting Kit Manual instructions on
atta ching and r emoving bac khoe a nd use
extreme care.
•
Always stand between rear tire and backhoe
stabilizer arms or along side of tractor to avoid
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!