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INTRODUCTION
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Important Information
Manitou appreciates your choice of our product for your application. Our number one priority is user safety which is best achieved by our joint efforts. We feel you can make a major contribution to safety if you are the machine user. The installation procedure ensures that these instructions are understood. Observe the recommendations and make daily maintenance a routine. • • • • •
Comply with all the relevant National Laws and Local Regulations. Read, Understand and Follow the instructions in this and any other manuals supplied with this machine. Use Good, Safe Work Practices in a common sense way. Only Use Trained and Competent Operators to operate the machine who are guided by informed and knowledgeable supervision. Operations Manual is to be replaced immediately if lost, damaged or unreadable.
If there is anything in this manual which is not clear or there is information which you think should be added, contact the Manufacturers Service Department who will deal with your problem or request. We reserve the right to make improvements tothese machines without incurring any need to change these operating instructions. Any modification to this machine which has not been approved by the Manufacturer in writing immediately invalidates the Manufactures warranty.
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Explanation Of Symbols
The symbols shown below are used to warn of potential hazards as well as to provide useful information concerning a procedure.
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DANGER
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or damage to property. It is also used to warn users of unsafe practices.
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NOTE
Indicates any additional instructions to follow while performing a procedure.
Intended Use
The machine has been designed and tested to carry out the function of handling various free flowing materials / digging hard strata. If used correctly, it will provide an effective means of handling and meet the appropriate performance standards and regulations. Use of this product in any other way than described in this instruction manual is prohibited and contrary to its intended use.
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Right, Left, Front and Rear of the Machine
The terms “right” , “left” , “front” and “rear” , when used in this manual, indicate the sides of the machine as seen from the operator’s seat facing loader side. Operator seat in backhoe operation position 1. 2. 3. 4.
Front Rear Left - Hand Side Right - Hand Side
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