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MOVING A DISABLED MACHINE
Lifting with the Backhoe
It is important to remember that lifting operations with the backhoe attachment are subject to strict legislation. Your machine must be fitted with the following statutory safety equipment: 1.Approved load fitting ring. 2.Boom lowering speed control device. (ISO 8643) 3.Audible or visible alarm device to warm the operator of loads in excess of those authorised. 4.Special load lifting chart. See your CASE dealer.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Read the backhoe manufacturers instructions, before doing any lifting operations. The backhoe is NOT a crane. For this reason, always be very careful when you lift a load with the backhoe. Read the precautions that follow before you begin. 1.Know and understand each signal from the signalman before you begin. 2.Always know the location of all persons in your working area. 3.Attach a hand line to the load before you start. Make sure the person holding the hand line is away from the load. 4.Test the load before you begin your job: A.Move the machine close to the load. B.Use a cable or sling to fasten the load to the end of the dipper at the bucket pivot pin.
C.Lift the load with the backhoe so the load is one or two inches (25 to 50 mm) above the ground.
D.Swing the load all the way to one side.
E.Move the load away from the machine. Make sure you keep the load one or two inches (25 to 50 mm) above the ground.
F.Lower the load to the ground if (1) one of the stabilizers is raised above the ground or (2) there is any other indication that the stability of the machine is reduced. 5.Always move the load slowly. Do not move the load over persons. 6.When the load is raised, keep all persons away until the load is lowered fully on the ground. 7.Remember, lower the load to the ground if (1) one of the stabilizers is raised above the ground or (2) there is any other indication that the stability of the machine is reduced.
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