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- Page 1 DO NOT THROW AWAY IMPORTANT MANUAL MODEL T-4 TRENCHER Operators Manual P.O.BOX 290 • San Bernardino, CA. 92402 Phone (909) 478-5700 • (800) 922-4680• Fax (909) 478-5710 E-mail: sales@groundhoginc.com • www.groundhoginc.com...
- Page 2 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol means DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. Personal injury and/or property damage may occur unless instructions are followed carefully. WARNING ~ THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! This tool can cause serious injury to the operator and bystanders. The warning and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using and storing this trencher.
- Page 3 4. Use only genuine replacement parts as rec- using this tool. ommended by Ground Hog or the engine 4. Be sure the digging chain is not moving when manufacturer. engine is at an idle.
- Page 4 The T-4 trencher has more than enough power to trench through the toughest soils, however, because of its small size, low horse power and trenching capacity, it is limited in what it is capable of doing.
- Page 5 KEY POINTS OF THE T-4 Stop Switch Throttle Handle Bar Chain Guard Depth Control Belt Guard Digging Chain Centrifugal Clutch Sheave ( Pulley ) Chain Guard Belt Idler Sprocket Digging Chain Side Delivery Auger Primary Chain Page 4 ®...
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Page 6: Operating Instructions
“ OFF “ posi- TRENCHING tion. Both switches must be “ ON “ before the engine can start. NOTE: The T-4 trencher is not self propelled. DANGER Depth Locator Keep bystanders clear. If the throttle is set... - Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont’d... WARNING Be sure the digging chain is not turning when the engine is at an idle. Be sure the engine is off or at an idle before moving the trencher at the job site. 1. With the engine running and at an idle and the depth Fig.3 control in the “...
- Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont’d... WARNING The trencher shall be stored in a manner that prevents it from falling, rolling or tipping over. WHEN NOT IN USE • Store the trencher and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sources of combustion like water heaters, electric motors, switches, furnaces, etc.
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