Ditch Witch RT80 - Manual (Page 112)

RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Saw - 111
Operation
CMW
Operation
Breathing crystalline silica dust may cause lung disease. Cutting, drilling,
or working materials such as concrete, sand, or rock containing quartz may result in
exposure to silica dust. Use dust control methods or appropriate breathing protection
when exposed to silica dust.
Electrical shock. Contacting electrical lines will cause death or serious
injury. Know location of lines and stay away.
To help avoid injury: Expose lines by hand before digging. Cutting high voltage cable can
cause electrocution.
Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls
before operating machine. When you see this sign on the machine or
in the manual, read it and use caution. Your safety is at stake.
To help avoid injury:
• Comply with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling.
• Notify companies that do not subscribe to One-Call.
Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people. Wear hard hat and
safety glasses.
Moving digging teeth will kill you or cut off arm or leg. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Allow 3’ (1 m) between digging teeth and obstacle. Machine might jerk when digging starts.
• Keep everyone at least 6’ (2 m) from machine, attachments, and their range of movement.