Allmand Brothers Allmand 8.5 10 FT BACKHOE - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
ATTACHMENT TYPE BACKHOES
GENERAL INFORMATION
When operating the backhoe, smoothness of technique should be strived for
at all times. Smoothness will come with experience and practice at feathering the
controls. Establish a flowing digging cycle to increase operator efficiency and save
unnecessary wear on the machine.
Observe the following points to obtain the best results and to fully utilize the
digging force of the backhoe.
WARNING! Operate the backhoe only when seated at the controls. Any
other method could result in serious personal injury or death.
Never attempt to drive the tractor when seated at the backhoe
controls.
Check the prospective digging area for hidden utility lines
before operating the backhoe or when in doubt of their loca-
tion, contact the local utility companies. When operating the
backhoe in an area where utilities are expected to be present,
throttle the backhoe down and proceed with caution. If you
feel the backhoe bucket made contact with anything out of the
ordinary, stop digging at once. Have the obstruction checked
by hand. If a utility line has been damaged, contact the affected
utility at once.
BEFORE YOU START DIGGING
Before any excavating is started, it is always a good idea to plan out the job
first. Various things need to be considered and taken into account prior to the
actual digging. The operator should inspect the job site and take notice of any
potential hazards in the area. He should have a complete understanding of the
tasks he is expected to preform. Figure out what will be done with the spoil (exca-
vated soil), will it be used to backfill or be trucked out? What are the soil conditions
like? Will you have to work around others? Etc.
Once you have become familiar with the job site and understand the
job requirements, it is time to set up for the actual digging. Position the backhoe in
such a way as to minimize repositioning the unit and to maximize digging efficiency.
Consider the placement of spoil and position the backhoe to be able to dig the
maximum amount of soil, accurately, while leaving enough room for the spoil re-
moved to be piled in the desired area.
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