Ditch Witch FXT60 - Manual (Page 59)

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FX60/FXT60 Tier 4 Operator’s Manual
Prepare Jobsite
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Prepare Jobsite
Prepare Excavation Point
• Clear the area to be excavated. Remove rocks or branches too large for vacuum hose.
• If excavating fluids while drill string is moving, clear area of trees, shrubs, and weeds.
• Select a solid area to stand on while excavating.
Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use
correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety
equipment.
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To help avoid injury:
• Classify jobsite as electric if jobsite classification is in question or if the possibility of unmarked
electric utilities exists.
• Expose lines by hand before digging.Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution.
• All vegetation near operator’s station must be removed. Contact with trees, shrubs, or weeds during
electrical strike could result in electrocution.