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Training
Read the Owner's Manual completely before attempting to use this trencher.
1.)
Do not allow anyone to operate your trencher who has not read the Operator's Manual or has not been instructed on the
2.)
safe operation of the trencher.
3.)
Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this machine.
4.)
Never allow anyone to ride on the trencher while towing.
5.)
Never transport cargo on the trencher.
6.)
High fluid pressures are developed in hydraulic trenchers. Pressurized fluid escaping though a pin hole opening can
puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning. Therefore, the following instructions should be followed at all times.
(a)
Do not operate the unit with frayed, kinked, cracked or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.
(b)
Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before leaving the trencher unattended or servicing fittings,
hoses, tubing, or other system components.
(c)
Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or control valve.
(d)
Do not check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by passing cardboard or wood over the suspected
area. Look for discoloration. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can
develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.
7.)
Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe trenching. Use extreme caution when operating near structures, utility
lines, or when other workers are present. Call utilities before you dig. Do not straddle trench with trencher. Move trencher
backward and away from the trench as you dig.
8.)
If your trencher is intended for use near any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should
be equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take
appropriate fire-fighting equipment with you.
9.)
Trenchers should be only used for trenching. Do not use for other purposes.
10.) Never alter the trencher or any part of its manufactured design.
Preparation
1.)
Contact municipalities and utilities to locate buried lines before digging. Do not dig until you have fully investigated the
area. Use extreme caution when overhead or buried utility lines are present.
2.)
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the equipment.
(a)
Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
(b)
Always wear safety glasses or goggles and approved safety headgear when operating
the machine.
(c)
Never wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing that might become entangled in moving
or rotating parts of the machine.
(d)
Always wear protective hearing devices when operating the trencher. Continued
exposure to loud machinery can cause hearing loss.
3.)
Make sure the trencher is on a level surface with no more than 10 incline. Block the
machine as required to prevent unintended movement. Do not operate near soft-shouldered
inclines that may not provide adequate support.
4.)
Always operate the trencher from the operator seat with hands positioned near valve
controls and feet flat on the area provided..
5.)
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a)
Use an approved fuel container.
(b)
Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
(c)
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
(d)
Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
6.)
Only use the trencher in daylight or adequate artificial light.
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