FFC LAF2301, Manual

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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. 

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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: 

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above the operator’s eye level OR  

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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

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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.