Important Safety Information - terrasaw TS-400 Operator Owner's Manual

To prevent serious injury:
All operators of the Terrasaw must read and fully understand this Terrasaw
instruction manual before operation of the trenching unit.
All operators must use safety approved equipment as outlined by your local or
national safety codes. Safety foot, leg, eye and ear protection should be worn at all
times during operation of the Terrasaw trenching unit. In particular you must wear
sturdy safety boots, preferably steel-capped, and keep feet well clear of the digging
chain at all times.
Before you dig, check the location of all underground services, especially
electric cables. Electric shock can cause severe or fatal injury.
Check that the power head, including handles, chain brake and all safety features
are in good working order.
Ensure that Terrasaw is correctly fitted to powerhead, chains are correctly tensioned,
and safety guards are in place. Before starting work, remove scabbard and inspect
the digging chain for any damage.
When starting power head, use the correct safety starting techniques as outlined in
your powerhead operators manual and ensure that the digging chain is clear of
contact with the ground or any other object. For extra safety when starting, apply
chain brake where fitted. Be aware that the chain will otherwise be in motion as
soon as engine starts.
Important: Digging chain must be stationary when power head is at idle (refer to
power head operators manual for correct idle adjustment).
Maintain a firm footing and a good grip on the power head handles during digging.
We strongly advise trenching with the digging blade inclined back at a comfortable
angle (25 to 30 degrees from vertical) rather than vertical. This tool is designed
to dig to its designated depth when used at these angles. Digging with the blade
vertical should be avoided as it will bring the moving chain dangerously close to the
operator's feet/legs and will also increase operator fatigue.
If you are trenching on a sloping surface, always stand on the downhill side of the
digging bar. In slippery ground conditions be particularly careful to maintain a firm
footing and stand so that a sudden slip or loss of balance will not bring you into
contact with the moving digging chain.
Minors should never be allowed to operate the Terrasaw.
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Important Safety Information