Ditch Witch RT80 - Manual (Page 95)

Trench - 94
RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Operation
CMW
1. Lower backfill blade to reduce shock when trenching begins.
2. If necessary, adjust throttle to low idle.
3. Move attachment speed/direction control to desired speed. DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE.
4. Increase engine speed to full throttle.
5. Slowly lower digging boom to depth.
6. Raise backfill blade and release parking brake.
7. Move ground drive control to desired speed.
8. If using optional mechanical trench cleaner:
• Stop tractor and turn ignition switch to STOP.
• Lower trench cleaner, if equipped.
• Restart tractor, fasten seat belt, and continue trenching.
Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people. Wear hard hat and
safety glasses.
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury.
Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Ensure parking brake is engaged.
• 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.
NOTICE: Always start trenching with attachment speed set at low. If soil conditions permit
optimum digging at higher speeds, select high.
NOTICE:
• Make sure that shipping bolt is removed before attempting to use trench cleaner.
• Do not have trench cleaner in working position when starting a trench.
• Do not back up with trench cleaner in working position.
• Do not use trench cleaner in conditions where large rocks can get between chain and
cleaner.