1. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition New Queensland Licensing Pathway MAIN MENU Introduction SECTION 1 – Conduct routine checks SECTION 2 – Plan work SECTION 3 – Check controls and equipment SECTION 4 – Shift load SECTION 5 – Shut down equipment QUIT X CONTACT EASY GUIDES WWW EASY GUIDES ONLINE SECTION 6 – Secure site Click to start Links have been disabled. Use your Enter button or mouse click to move to next screen.

2. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV An example of a front end loader / backhoe.

3. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Make sure the bucket is securely attached To make sure that the bucket is securely attached to the machine you should check that the safety pins and keepers are in place. For example: keepers

4. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Use the lowest gear to travel down a steep slope While travelling down a steep sloping surface, you should use the lowest gear possible.

5. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Positioning the bucket before moving off Before moving off you should make sure that the bucket of the front-end loader / backhoe is low to the ground and tilted back. KEEPING THE BUCKET LOW GIVES MAXIMUM VISION FOR TRAVEL.