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MINI BIGFOOT TRENCHER
OPERATORS MANUAL
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PM-000042-C

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  • Page 1 MINI BIGFOOT TRENCHER OPERATORS MANUAL PM-000042-C...
  • Page 2 PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 3: Critical Information - Service Intervals

    Your Digga Mini Bigfoot Trencher gearbox must have a first oil change within the first 30 hours (extreme use) or 50 hours (moderate use) or 3 months (whichever comes first) of use to ensure the bed in of the gearbox.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SERVICE & PREPARATION FOR USE..........SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION......SAFETY - WORKING WITH THE ATTACHMENT........BEFORE USE..................INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......MAINTENANCE..................SAFETY - STICKER LOCATION............. SPARE PARTS..................TROUBLESHOOTING................WARRANTY STATEMENT..............PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 5: To The Purchaser

    TO THE PURCHASER THANK YOU Congratulations on the purchase of your new Digga Trencher! Contact your Digga dealer for any further information pertaining to this product or for further information on other products available in the Digga range. ABOUT THIS MANUAL...
  • Page 6: Service & Preparation For Use

    SERVICE & PREPARATION FOR USE All Digga Trenchers are designed and manufactured to give dependable service. To keep it running efficiently read the instructions in this operator’s manual. Each section is clearly identified so that you can easily find the information you need - whether it is operation, lubrication or maintenance.
  • Page 7 FEMALE COUPLER The Digga Trencher receives its power from the parent machine through the Auxiliary Valve circuit with Quick Release Couplers normally located on the machine arms near the front. Attaching points on the Trencher are the same as the bucket attaching points on your machine.
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions - General Information

    It will appear with the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION, and a safety message pertaining to the specific topic being covered. Take the time to read these messages as you come across them. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING KNOW WHERE UTILITIES ARE Observe overhead electrical and other utility lines. Be sure equipment will clear them. When digging, call DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG ON 1100 (in Australia), or your local utilities location service provider for location of buried utility lines, gas, water, and sewer, as well as any other hazard you may encounter.
  • Page 10 Remove the trencher from the prime mover before transporting to and from the job site. • Trenchers shall be used only for their designed intent and shall not be loaded beyond their rated capacity. Overloading or exceeding the manufacturers specifications will void all warranty. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING OPERATING THE TRENCHER (CONTINUED) • The trencher must be stopped before making adjustments to the attachment. • Spoil augers shall be cleaned only when the rotating mechanism is in neutral and the spoil auger stopped; a long-handled shovel shall be used to move cuttings from the auger.
  • Page 12 Verify that all tie down accessories (chains, slings, ropes, shackles and etc.) are capable of maintaining attachment stability during transporting and are attached in such a way to prevent unintended disengagement or shifting of the unit. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or death. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 13 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE OPERATOR The primary responsibility for safety with this equipment falls to the operator. Make sure that the equipment is operated only by trained individuals that have read and understand this manual. Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. It is the skill, care, common sense, and good judgement of the operator that will determine how efficiently and safely the job is performed.
  • Page 14: Safety - Working With The Attachment

    Refer to Machines operator manual and this manual for procedures and intervals, then inspect and maintain the entire hydraulic system to insure that the fluid remains clean, that all devices function properly, and that there are no fluid leaks. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 15 When making repairs use only authorised Digga service agents, and genuine Digga parts. For fasteners, hydraulic hoses, or hydraulic fittings, use only properly rated parts. ● Replacement parts must also have safety signs attached. For additional safety information please see Risk Management booklet. To obtain a copy contact Digga Head Office on +61 7 3807 3330...
  • Page 16: Before Use

    MAGNIFYING GLASS possible from a suspected leak. Flesh immediately to determine proper treatment. HYDRAULIC HOSE injected with hydraulic fluid may develop OR FITTING gangrene or other permanent disabilities. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 17: Installation And Operating Instructions

    For fitment of the Trencher to other machines, you must first contact your Digga dealer and receive written confirmation to ensure you do not incorrectly fit the trencher to a machine with higher flows or pressure than what the Trencher was designed for.
  • Page 18 FAILURE TO OBEY THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Never lift this product: ● Above the operator’s eye level or to a height where visibility is obstructed, which ever is lower. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: SHUT DOWN TRENCHER & MACHINE BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE HYDRAULIC HOSE CONNECTION BOOM ADJUSTMENT SUPPLY FROM MACHINE 1. Use spanner supplied 1. The Trencher chain must to wind adjuster nut rotate in an anti-clockwise clockwise for direction (when viewed from loosening,...
  • Page 20 Remove chain off sprocket and to join the chain simply reverse the operation. Ensure the teeth on the chain are facing the correct direction. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DIGGING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 450MM 600MM 750MM 900MM GROUND LEVEL Maximum Dig Depth 900mm...
  • Page 22 The crumber can be removed, but the trencher will not be able to effectively remove all of the spoil without the crumber. The patented Digga headstart crumber allows the operator to start the trench with the crumber in the locked down position.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Crumber has springs to give constant down pressure on the bottom of the trench in order to scoop all spoil missed in the initial cut of the chain, throwing it back onto the chain to be carried back to the surface. ●...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    NOTE: A hammer is not recommended for this procedure as it can damage the new bearing. FIGURE 3 PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE SCRAPER SHOE REPLACEMENT SCRAPER SHOE (steel) The steel scraper shoe is designed to gives the operator an extended use before replacing. When replacing the shoe, remove the 3 bolts that attache the scrapper to the Crumber bar.
  • Page 26 (see collar off the shaft (see Figure 1). Figure 2). NOTE: If the sprocket cannot be removed by tapping with a hammer, then a puller may have to be used. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE SEAL REPLACEMENT FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 Before the seal can be replaced, Before the seal can be replaced, Proceed to fit the seal by using a large remove retaining collar and run some grease around the inside punch and gently tap the seal into place sprocket as shown in sprocket lip of the seal for lubrication to the...
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE PLANETARY GEAR OIL The Trencher planetary unit is a sealed unit. If there is any sign of oil leaks please contact your nearest Digga dealer before carrying out any repairs, as there can be other causes for seal leaks.
  • Page 29: Safety - Sticker Location

    Keep all safety signs clean and legible. ● Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged safety signs. ● Replacement parts for parts with safety signs must also have safety signs attached. ● Safety signs are available from your dealer or from Digga Australia.
  • Page 30 CAUTION - READ OPERATORS MANUAL DE-000054 WARNING - NO STEP DE-000167 WARNING - TRENCH STRAIGHT DE-000034 WARNING - 6M/20FT CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS ITEM 2 ITEM 1 ITEM 3 ITEM 5 WARNING DE-000167 PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 31: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS For further information on spare parts please contact one of the Digga sales offi ce shown below or contact your local authorised Digga Dealer. DIGGA INTERNATIONAL SALES OFFICES ASIA PACIFIC NORTH AMERICA EUROPE DIGGA HEAD OFFICE - BRISBANE...
  • Page 32 Normal replacement should be made between 30% and 60% reduction in performance. Whereas, Diggatac and Frost teeth chains will greatly improve cost/benefits in severe materials. These special options are built up from hard rock mining machine components and utilise hard carbide tipped teeth. PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Replace faulty coupler. An obstruction in one of the hoses. Remove obstruction. Hydraulic motor failure. Repair or replace hydraulic motor by contacting your Digga deaer. Chain drive failure. Check & repair chain drive or contact your Digga dealer. Nose roller bearing failed.
  • Page 34 Stop and allow to cool naturally, when it gets hot. sufficient sump capacity. BOOM, DANGER BAR, FOLDBACK CRUMBER BAR TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Trenching boom bent. Abuse Replace Danger Bar bent Abuse Replace Foldback Crumber bar bent Abuse Replace PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021...
  • Page 35: Warranty Statement

    Any claims under this warranty must be made within fourteen (14) days after the buyer learns of the facts upon which claim is based. All claims not made in writing and not received by Digga within the time specified above may be deemed waived.
  • Page 36 Australian Designed and Manufactured PM-000042-C Mini Bigfoot Trencher Operators Manual - June 2021 PM-000042-C...

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