Paladin Tools LAF2301 - Manual (Page 10)

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BACKHOE OPERATION (continued)
SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of
this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY BACKHOE OPERATION
DANGER
Failure to obey the following procedures will result in death or serious injury.
x Avoid contacting overhead wires and underground pipes or cables. Failure to heed may
result in electrocution or explosion.
WARNING
Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.
Never lift this product:
x above the operator’s eye level OR
x to a height where visibility is obstructed, whichever is lower .
Use caution when raising loaded bucket. Objects could fall from bucket toward bystanders or
operator.
TO CUT A SHALLOW TRENCH
1. With the loader arms partially raised and the bucket cylinder partially extended, slowly curl the dipperstick toward
the loader (using the loader’s tilt control). The loader arms may need to be lowered or raised to allow the bucket
to penetrate the soil.
2. When the bucket is positioned at the desired depth, slowly back up the loader, keeping the bucket height constant
to cut a shallow amount of soil.
IMPORTANT The tilt circuit of your power unit must be protected with a port relief; ignoring this precaution
CAN result in damage to your power unit and/or this product and
WILL void all FFC warranties
WARNING
Always back away from trenches before turning.
Failure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury.
TO FILL A TRENCH
1. With the loader arms partially raised, curl the dipperstick (attachment mainframe) forward with the bucket
cylinder extended and the bottom of the bucket flat on the ground. The entire height of the bucket should be
visible.
2. Use the loader’s tilt cylinder only to raise the bucket above the material pile.
3. Pivot the loader to reach over the pile and tilt the backhoe downward so the bottom of the bucket is
approximately 12” below the top of the pile.
4. Pivot the loader toward the trench, using the side of the bucket to move the material into the trench. Repeat this
process, lowering the bucket 6” at a time.
5. Move your power unit forward and repeat the above steps to continue filling the trench.
IMPORTANT Make sure the portion of the trench to be driven on is full before moving forward.
Moving on an unstable surface
CAN result in damage to your power unit and/or this product and
WILL void all FFC warranties
x Always lower the bucket to the ground, set the parking brake, stop engine, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s seat.