Intended use, Equipment modification, Rt80q operator’s manual – Ditch Witch RT80 User Manual

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RT80Q Operator’s Manual

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Intended Use

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Intended Use

The RT80Q is a riding trencher designed to install buried service lines of various sizes using a variety of
Ditch Witch attachments.

This unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction
work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact your Ditch
Witch dealer.

Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.

The RT80Q should be used with genuine Ditch Witch chain, teeth, and sprockets. It should be operated,
serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with their particular characteristics and acquainted with the
relevant safety procedures.

Equipment Modification

This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.

The protection offered by the Rollover Protective System (ROPS) will be impaired if it has been subjected
to any modification, structural damage, or has been involved in an overturn accident. The ROPS must be
replaced after a roll-over.

Attachment

Max. width/diameter

Max. depth

H810 trencher

24” (610 mm)

93” (2.4 m)

H813 trencher

12” (305 mm)

58.4” (1.5 m)

H832 plow

n/a

36” (915 mm)

RC80 reel carrier

84” (2.1 m) reel diameter

n/a

H853 combo

12” (305 mm)

69” (1.8 m)

A820 backhoe

18” (460 mm) bucket

89” (2.2 m)

HD630 saw

See manufacturer’s specifications

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