Woods Equipment 1050 - Manual (Page 9)

Safety 9
BH1050_SR (Rev. 1/30/2004)
being trapped should the boom swing control
be accidentally activated.
„ Do not exceed these PTO speeds:
• 540 rpm on 6-tooth spline PTO
• 1000 rpm on 21-tooth spline PTO.
„ Always dump spoil at least two feet away from
opening.
„ Use extreme care when working close to fences,
ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides.
„ Be careful when swinging loaded bucket on a
hillside. Always dump spoil on uphill side of back-
hoe to minimize the possibility of upset.
„ Never leave equipment unattended with engine
running or with bucket in raised position. Always
engage swing and boom transport locks, relieve
system pr essure by operating contr ols , and
remove ignition key before leaving equipment.
„ Do not use backhoe for craning; it is primarily
designed for digging. Mechanical failures such as
hose rupture will cause a load to drop suddenly.
TRANSPORTATION
„ Always engage swing and boom transport locks
and attach Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign before
transporting backhoe.
„ 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.
„ Never exceed 20 mph during transport.
„ Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
„ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
„ Do not operate PTO during transport.
„ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
„ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on 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. When attaining the minimum 20%
weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed
the Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) weight
certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Don
not estimate.
„ Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAINTENANCE
„ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
„ Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
„ Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
„ Adjustment of system relief pressure must be
done by a qualified, experienced dealership. Incor-
rect adjustment can result in system failures and
serious personal injury.
„ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
„ Dealer service personnel must perform work
that requires engine operation during service.
„ Before working on backhoe, extend boom and
dipperstick and place bucket on ground. Make sure
that all system pressure has been relieved by oper-
ating controls before performing maintenance or
service or before disconnecting any hydraulic lines.
„ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
„ Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
„ 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.
STORAGE
„ Block equipment securely for storage.
„ Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
„ Refer to Removing and Storing Backhoe in
Operation section of backhoe manual.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!