Ditch Witch RT80 - Manual (Page 94)

RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Trench - 93
Operation
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4. Lower backfill blade.
5. Engage parking brake.
6. Lower boom to just above ground.
7. Check that attachment speed/direction control and ground drive controls are in neutral.
8. If equipped with combo, select trenching control position.
Operation
IMPORTANT:
• When cutting asphalt, start trench in soil at edge of road and use shortest possible boom at full
depth.
• Sight along center of hood to a stake driven beyond end of trench line for straight trench.
• For optimal spoils delivery, adjust the auger positions forward or backward to accommodate terrain
and digging depth.
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.