Ditch Witch FXT50 - Manual (Page 59)

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FX50 Operator’s Manual
Position Vacuum Boom
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Position Vacuum Boom
The vacuum boom is optional equipment. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer to add this option.
Procedure
See “Controls” on page 21 to become familiar with the power pack controls and the tethered boom
controller.
1. Start engine.
2. Set hydraulic function switch to “boom” position.
3. Remove vacuum hoses from storage.
4. Pull boom latch cable to release boom.
5. Use tethered boom controller to:
• raise boom until it clears saddle.
• extend/retract boom to desired length.
• raise/lower boom to desired height.
6. Rotate boom by manually swinging it left or right.
Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury.
Know location of lines and stay away.
Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage.
Learn to use equipment correctly.
To help avoid injury:
• Latch boom before tilting tank.
• Do not unlatch boom when tank is tilted up.
• If unit is parked on a slope, control boom so it does not swing freely when released.
• Do not use boom to lift or move objects. Using boom in an inappropriate way may damage
equipment or injure personnel.