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Backfill Blade Attachment
Operator's
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Issue 2.0

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  • Page 1 SK5BB Backfill Blade Attachment Operator’s Manual Issue 2.0...

  • Page 2: Overview

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Overview - 1 Serial Number/Unit Components Overview Serial Number/Unit Components Attachment serial number location and unit components are called out below. Record serial number and date of purchase in spaces provided. Manual Swing 1. Receiver plate 3. Blade 2.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    The Charles Machine Works, Inc. , Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Power Pipe, Super Witch, Pierce Airrow, The Underground, The Underground Authority Worldwide, and Zahn are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Contents - 3 Contents Overview ........1 •...
  • Page 5 SK5BB Operator’s Manual Contents - 4 Service and Specifications ....19 • Service ..........19 •...

  • Page 6: Safety

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Safety - 5 Guidelines Safety Guidelines Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies which do not subscribe to One-Call. Have all underground pipes and cables located and marked before operating equipment.

  • Page 7: Safety Alert Classifications

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Safety - 6 Safety Alert Classifications Safety Alert Classifications These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions.

  • Page 8: Safety Alerts

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Safety - 7 Safety Alerts Safety Alerts Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

  • Page 9: Emergency Procedures

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Safety - 8 Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have been taken. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to STOP. Electric Strike Description When working near electric cables, remember the following: •...
  • Page 10 SK5BB Operator’s Manual Safety - 9 Emergency Procedures If an Electric Line is Damaged If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are near pedestrian unit, DO NOT MOVE and do not touch unit. Take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend upon the situation.
  • Page 11 SK5BB Operator’s Manual Safety - 10 Emergency Procedures...

  • Page 12: Prepare

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Prepare - 11 Inspect Site Prepare Inspect Site Inspect jobsite before transporting equipment. Check for the following: • changes in elevation such as hills or other open trenches • obstacles such as buildings, railroad crossings, or streams •...

  • Page 13: Connect Attachment

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Prepare - 12 Connect Attachment Connect Attachment Attachment IMPORTANT: Before connecting attachment to loader, ensure that mount and receiver plates are free of dirt and debris. 1. Position attachment on level surface with enough space behind it to accommodate loader. 2.
  • Page 14 SK5BB Operator’s Manual Prepare - 13 Connect Attachment Hydraulic Hoses If attachment requires hydraulic power for operation, connect hydraulic hoses. Fluid or air pressure could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. NOTICE: • Escaping pressurized fluid can cause injury or pierce skin and poison. •...
  • Page 15 SK5BB Operator’s Manual Prepare - 14 Connect Attachment...

  • Page 16: Operate

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Operate - 15 Attachment Function Overview Operate Attachment Function Overview IMPORTANT: Refer to loader operator’s manual for proper control movement to achieve desired attachment movement. Attachment Function To raise blade, raise lift (loader) arms. c00ic015c.eps To lower blade, lower lift (loader) arms. c00ic016c.eps To curl blade up, tilt mount plate up.
  • Page 17 SK5BB Operator’s Manual Operate - 16 Attachment Function Overview Attachment Function To swing blade left (hydraulic swing), engage attachment drive (auxiliary) control in reverse. c00ic027c.eps To swing blade right (hydraulic swing), engage attachment drive (auxiliary) control in forward. c00ic028c.eps To swing blade left (manual swing), place pin in hole on right. IMPORTANT: To lock swing position, verify that pin goes through all four ears and ball on bottom of pin engages below lower ear.

  • Page 18: Operating Procedure

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Operate - 17 Operating Procedure Operating Procedure Backfilling 1. Use track drive controls to position loader at end of trench, several feet from spoils. Aim loader at outer edge of spoils. 2. Angle blade as needed. With hydraulic swing, use attachment drive (auxiliary) control to position blade.

  • Page 19: Operating Tips

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Operate - 18 Operating Tips Operating Tips • Keep bystanders clear of work area. • Do not walk or work under raised attachments unless lift (loader) arms are securely supported. • Drive up or down, not across, slopes. •...

  • Page 20: Service And Specifications

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Service and Specifications - 19 Service Service and Specifications Service 10-Hour Task Notes Check hydraulic hoses and fittings (with hydraulic swing) Check condition of backfill blade Check Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings Check hydraulic hoses for leaks every 10 hours. Fluid or air pressure could pierce skin and cause injury or death.
  • Page 21 SK5BB Operator’s Manual Service and Specifications - 20 Service Check Condition of Backfill Blade Check condition of backfill blade every 10 hours. Reverse blade to access new cutting edge or replace as needed. To reverse with hydraulic swing 1. Move blade to center position and install manual swing pin (5).

  • Page 22: Specifications

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Service and Specifications - 21 Specifications Specifications t05om077c.eps General U.S. Metric Height 20.8 in 528 mm Length 19 in 483 mm Width 48 in 1.2 m Weight with hydraulic swing 195 lb 88 kg with manual swing 180 lb 82 kg Specifications are called out according to SAE recommended procedures.
  • Page 23 SK5BB Operator’s Manual Service and Specifications - 22...

  • Page 24: Support

    SK5BB Operator’s Manual Support - 23 Procedure Support Procedure Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of Ditch Witch equipment. Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of your equipment purchase. This information should be recorded and placed on file by the owner at the time of purchase. Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Subject to the limitations and exclusions herein, free replacement parts will be provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for any Ditch Witch equipment or parts manufactured by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. (CMW) that fail due to a defect in material or workmanship within one (1) year of first commercial use (Exception: 2 years for all SK500 attachments).

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