Operator’s Manual Backhoe Series BH
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Version 2.0
3.3
Personal Protective Equipment
While handling, assembling and maintaining the Backhoe, adhering to all recommended safety
instructions and ensuring that the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.
Always wear:
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Safety helmet for head protection and prevention from falling objects.
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Safety gloves for hand protection and prevention of cuts from sharp edges.
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Steel-tipped safety boots for foot protection from falling objects.
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Wrap-around safety glasses for eye protection and prevent damage caused by shooting
particles.
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Safety vest for recognizable presence, visibility and safety.
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Any other Personal Protection Equipment that might be required, specified, or dictated by the
working environment.
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Your Company can prescribe additional (safety) instructions. This Manual does not describe
how to comply with this.
3.4
General Safety Rules for Machines
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Incorrect practice or lack of care can cause burns, wounds, mutilation, suffocation, bodily
injuries, or death.
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Ensure the work area around the equipment is smooth, clean and free from any obstacles.
Keep in mind that a dangerous situation can always arise.
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Always wear safety glasses and protective shoes when carrying out the operation.
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Never wear loose or torn clothing. Permanently remove jewelry. Long hair is not allowed.
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When lifting heavy parts, use a hoist or ask for help, to prevent personal injury.
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Ensure that all hoisting equipment such as lifting straps, hooks, or ropes are in a good state of
repair and that they can safely bear the equipment's weight.
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Never bypass door interlocks or safety sensors and switches.
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Leaking chemicals, oil, or water on electrical equipment can result in severe damage or fire.
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Watch for hot parts on switched-off components and hot liquids in lines, pipes, and
compartments to prevent burns.
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Never open any vent or drain valve or remove any plugs while the system is under pressure.
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Ensure that oil pumps are isolated from the system and relieve the pressure before
disassembling a pump, removing plugs, or disconnecting piping.
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Always use tools that are in a good state of repair. Ensure you know how to use the tools
before doing any work.
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ONLY use replacement parts from the same brand as the relevant part.
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Always use replacement fittings having the same part number (or equivalent). Do not use
fitting of inferior quality.
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