Land Pride BH3512 Manuale Utente
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
7/14/08
BH3512 Backhoes 340-131M
Land Pride
Digging Suggestions
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CAUTION!
Always be sure that the stabilizers maintain contact with the
ground during digging operations. Take the time to readjust the
stabilizers when necessary during digging. Before you begin
digging, extend the stabilizers so that they make a firm contact
with the ground. This is essential in order to gain the necessary
stability and weight transfer to insure safe digging.
ground during digging operations. Take the time to readjust the
stabilizers when necessary during digging. Before you begin
digging, extend the stabilizers so that they make a firm contact
with the ground. This is essential in order to gain the necessary
stability and weight transfer to insure safe digging.
Observe the following cautions while digging.
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CAUTION!
Before swinging the backhoe, make sure you have room to swing
and that all people are clear of the backhoe. For added
protection, place a barricade around the swing area before
commencing operation.
and that all people are clear of the backhoe. For added
protection, place a barricade around the swing area before
commencing operation.
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CAUTION!
Be sure that you are not digging over any underground wiring,
pipes, or other obstructions. If there is any doubt, call your
public service agency.
pipes, or other obstructions. If there is any doubt, call your
public service agency.
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CAUTION!
When digging to either side and/or close to the tractor, be
extremely careful that the bucket does not contact the
stabilizers, as serious damage may occur.
extremely careful that the bucket does not contact the
stabilizers, as serious damage may occur.
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CAUTION!
Be extra careful when working on hillsides and/or close to
ditches. It is always extremely dangerous to work in a position
where the danger of tipping or sliding exists.
ditches. It is always extremely dangerous to work in a position
where the danger of tipping or sliding exists.
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CAUTION!
Digging on a slope should be done from the top down. When
digging across a slope, use the stabilizers to keep the backhoe
level and
digging across a slope, use the stabilizers to keep the backhoe
level and
ALWAYS
dump uphill. Use caution when digging under
these conditions. Move the unit carefully and at a safe ground
speed.
speed.
The following suggestions should aid you in gaining
maximum efficiency with your backhoe.
maximum efficiency with your backhoe.
Digging at the Correct Angle
Dipper Stick & Boom
To obtain the best penetration, the dipper stick should be
at an angle. Do not extend the boom and the dipper stick
out into a straight line. See Figure 2-4.
To obtain the best penetration, the dipper stick should be
at an angle. Do not extend the boom and the dipper stick
out into a straight line. See Figure 2-4.
Correct Angle
Incorrect Angle
Dipper Stick & Boom Digging Angle
Figure 2-4
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