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9. Machine Placement:
It is the responsibility of the operator to review
the work site layout and how to best position
the machine. Items to consider include but
are not limited to:
a. Working Inside a Building:
Some jobs require that the backhoe be op-
erated inside a building. The machine can
be operated inside a building providing
that the engine exhaust is piped outside
and/or there is adequate ventilation. Gas
and diesel engines produce carbon mon-
oxide that can asphyxiate operators and
bystanders if not supplied with fresh air.
Do not take chances with carbon monox-
ide poisoning.
b. Bystanders:
Do not place the backhoe where there will
be any bystanders, on-lookers or unau-
thorized personnel. Stop the machine
whenever unauthorized personnel enter
the working area. Unauthorized personnel
can get in the way or get pinched / caught
by components. Do not resume work until
the unauthorized people have left.
c. Slopes:
Slopes have
special placement
requirements when
locating the ma-
chine. The ma-
chine is designed
to carry the operat-
ing loads when the
frame is vertical.
Nornally this can be
set by the stabilizer
extension length.
Large blocks or
planks can be
placed under the
low stabilizer to
assist in setting the
frame angle.
Swing the boom
up the slope when
dumping the bucket
to minimize the chance of tipping. Al-
ways keep the bucket close to the ground
when swinging the boom to reduce tipping
loads.
Fig. 41 STABILIZER
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