Paladin Tools LAF2301 - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction, General Information, Serial Number ……………………………………… 1
Owner and Operator Safety Information ………………………………………………… 2-5
Definitions of Safety Terms and Symbols, Accident Prevention …………… 2
Safety Instructions ...............................……..………………………………… 3-4
Safety Signs ...............................…...................................………………….. 5
Power Unit Specifications…………….…………………………………………………… 6
Installation Instructions...……………………………….…………………………………. 6
Hydraulic Connection...……………………………………………………………………. 6
Operation …………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-8
Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Service ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 9-10
Parts Illustration …………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Parts List, Hydraulic Cylinder Illustration ………………………………………………… 12
Supplemental ……………………………………………………………………………….. 13-14
Specifications...………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Warranty …………………………………………………………………………………..
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a new FFC Backhoe. This product has been designed and built to dig holes and
trenches up to 60” deep. You or any other person who will be assembling, operating, maintaining, or working with this
product are required to read and completely understand the information and instructions contained in this manual. If
anyone does not fully understand every part of this manual, please obtain further assistance by contacting the dealer
from which this product was purchased or by contacting FFC at the telephone number or address listed on the cover
of this manual. Keep this manual available for reference whenever this product is being handled or used. Provide
this manual to any new owners and/or operators.
This manual covers model[s] : LAF2301, LAF2302 and LAF2303. The difference between these models is the width
of the backhoe bucket, details of which are covered on the parts list and specification page[s].
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this manual is to assist in assembling, mounting, operating, and maintaining your Backhoe: Read this
manual carefully to obtain valuable information and instructions that will help you achieve safe and dependable service.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to possible engineering
and/or production changes, this product may vary slightly in detail. FFC reserves the right to redesign and/or change
components as necessary without notification.
Throughout this manual, references may be made to:
Power Unit The engine-driven machine to which this product must be attached.
Right, Left, Front, Rear
Directions that are determined in relation to the operator of the equipment when seated
in the normal operating position.
IMPORTANT Precautions that must be followed to prevent damage to equipment.
NOTICE Precautions that must be followed to prevent substandard performance.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always refer to the model and serial number when ordering parts or requesting information from your dealer. The
serial number plate for this product is located on the upper left rear portion of the loader attachment plate of your
Backhoe .
Reference Information
Model Number Loader Make
Serial Number Loader Model
Date Purchased Loader Serial Number