Ditch Witch Groundbreaking SK5PAL Attachment Operator's Manual

Foreword
This guide is an important part of your attachment. It
provides safety, operation and maintenance information
to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch
equipment.
Read this manual and the unit operator's manual before
using your attachment. Keep it with the equipment at all
times for future reference. If you sell your equipment, be
sure to give this manual to the new owner.
If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch
dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit
our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the
following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are
subject to change without notice. The Charles Machine
Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment.
Some product improvements may have taken place after
this manual was published. For the latest information on
Ditch Witch equipment, see your Ditch Witch dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.
SK5PAL/SK5PAH Attachment
Operator's Manual
Issue number 2.0/OM-1/07
Part number 054-104
Copyright 2007
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic,
Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser,
Sidekick, Perma-Soil, Power Pipe,
Super Witch, Super Witch II, Pierce Airrow, The Underground, and
The Underground Authority Worldwide are registered trademarks of
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
*Always follow manufacturer instructions*
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Attachment Operator's Manual
Publication number: 054-104; page 1 of 6
Safety
• Read and follow all safety precautions.
• Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) or your local utility company.
Have all underground lines and cable located and marked before
operating equipment. Know appropriate actions to take in case
you damage a utility. If you damage a utility, contact utility
company.
• Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing that can catch on controls.
• Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything
that does not look or feel right.
• Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about
operation, maintenance, or equipment use.
serious injury. Use correct equipment and work
methods. Use and maintain proper safety
equipment.
Improper control function could cause death or
serious injury. If control does not work as described in
instructions, stop machine and have it serviced.
Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury,
or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly.
Moving parts could cut off hand or foot.
Stay away.
Electrical shock. Contacting electrical lines will
cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and
stay away.
serious injury. Use proper procedures and
equipment or stay away.
Turning shaft will kill you or cut off arm or leg.
Flying objects may cause injury. Wear hard hat
and safety glasses.
Exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing
loss. Wear hearing protection.
Pressurized fluid or air could pierce
skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.
Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until
cool.
SK5PAL/SK5PAH
Jobsite hazards could cause death or
Crushing weight could cause death or
CMW