Ditch Witch JT100AT User Manual
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JT100/JT100 All Terrrain Operator’s Manual
Safety - 19
Driver/Loader Precautions
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Never swing a load over people.
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Consider overall height of unit when moving under objects with low overhead clearance.
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Operate controls smoothly and do not stop load sharply in midair so that it swings.
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Fluid pressure from broken hydraulic line could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.
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Keep loader/driver boom length as short as possible for maximum lifting capacity and safety. Longer
booms require additional care in accelerating and decelerating the swing motion and thus slow down
the working cycle and reduce production.
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Never use loader/driver for towing or pulling a load sideways. Keep load directly under boom point at
all times. Boom can fail far below its rated capacity if the driver/loader is side loaded.
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Always walk around unit and check for obstructions before moving load.
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Do not lift personnel with driver/loader.
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Know weight of rigging and load to avoid overloading driver/loader.
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Heavy loads can create enough tipping movement to overturn vehicle. Always install auxiliary stabilizer
when lifting on the engine side of unit.
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Except for anchoring drilling unit, do not apply down force with boom extensions, lift, or outer boom
function.
Driver/Loader Overload
If driver/loader becomes overloaded, driver/
loader components will not move in some
directions (see illustration) until overload
condition is overcome.
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Bring load closer to unit to overcome
overload.
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Confirm load before continuing.
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