Allmand Brothers TLB 535 User Manual
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USE HANDHOLDS AND STEPS
DO NOT mount tractor from the right (drive pedal) side.
Falling is a major cause of personal injury.
Always face the machine and use a three-point contact
when mounting or dismounting the machine.
Never jump either on or off the machine.
Never mount or dismount a moving machine.
Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, steps and
handrails when mounting or dismounting the machine.
DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY
AVOID DRIVING ON HILLSIDES OR STEEP SLOPES
Set backhoe boom lock and swing lock to
center the boom before driving.
This is a potential rollover hazard and could
result in a serious injury or possibly death.
If you must drive on steep hillsides, moving
the backhoe to the uphill side of the machine
may make the machine more stable, depend-
ing upon working conditions.
DRIVE CAREFULLY:
On slopes (avoid if at all possible)
Where space is limited
Over rough ground, curbs and tracks
Near a ditch or excavation ALWAYS!
FOR TRAVELING:
Carry loader bucket low.
Never carry passengers.
OPERATE BACKHOE SAFELY
Before digging:
Check location of electrical cables
Gas lines
Water and sewer lines
Avoid accidental machine movement