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TRENCHER
CAUTION: When trenching in areas filled with obstructions, such as rock and debris, operate the trencher at less than full throttle to ensure a quicker clutch release and prevent damage to the machine and possible injury to you or bystanders.
CAUTION: This tool is intended to dig in soils only. It is not intended to be used for cutting through rock, concrete, asphalt, wood, metal or any other material that is not of a soil type. Attempting to do so may result in damage to the machine or injury to the operator or bystanders.
CAUTION: Stop engine and remove sparkplug wire before attempting to clear any jams in the digging chain, side delivery auger, clutch or drive belt and primary chain drive. Remove sparkplug wire before performing any maintenance on machine.
CAUTION: Before operating trencher, BE SURE IT IS STRUCTURALLY AND MECHANICALLY SAFE. Check all engine controls, clutch action, belt and chain condition and wheel ratchets. Be sure that the protective guards are in place. If the trencher is not working properly or is not structurally safe, take the necessary steps to put it in working order before putting it in operation.
- Keep bystanders away from the trench and trencher while it is in use. Remember, trenchers are useful tools, but they can be hazardous both to the operator and bystanders.
- Before using trencher, clean work area of debris, such as rocks, wire, boards and any other potential hazards. Inspect the entire work area for unexpected buried hazards, such as boulders, foundations and fencing.
- Make sure you know the location of all buried utility lines. The utility companies will locate and mark the lines for you.
WARNING: A cut electrical cable or gas line can result in injury or fatality.
- Always stop the motor when you leave the operator's position of the trencher or if somebody approaches the trencher at the "working end."
- Always wear the proper clothing and equipment for the job. Eye and
ear protection, helmet, boots, gloves and dust masks are some items that may be required.
CAUTION: Never wear a watch, ring or necktie when working with machinery. Keep your hands, loose clothing and your hair away from moving parts.
- Use extreme caution while operating trencher on uneven terrain. Do not risk tipping or rollover. Try to use trencher in a level position. Make sure you know the stability of the trencher. Natural vibration will make the trencher creep sideways down a slope.
- While digging, if the trencher hits anything, jams or begins to labor, turn the motor off and inspect the trench and trencher for any possible causes.
- Always start trenching a safe distance from any object, such as a fence or foundation. The digging teeth could possibly catch and climb the object.
- Never operate the trencher or run the engine in unventilated areas.
- Avoid coming in contact with the muffler and other engine parts after the engine is started. Temperature may exceed 150 degrees F (66.6 degrees C). Allow engine to cool before attempting to perform any maintenance.
OPPERATION:
- Using a "can opener" or "rocking" motion, push down on the handle bars 2 to 4 inches. At the same time, pull the trencher toward you 4 to 6 inches. Slowly allow the handlebars to raise until they stop. Repeat this motion throughout the trenching operation. The wheel lock will aid you in this operation by helping to hold the trencher in position until the next motion is started.
- With the engine running at an idle, push down on the handlebar, raising the digging bar.
- Move the depth-control lever forward until it locks in the first notch. The depth-control lever is located at the rear of the trencher. To operate, lift the lever until the "lock" is clear of the "notch" on the side plates. Slowly move the lever forward until the digging bar is at the first "notch." Insert the "lock" into the "notch" to set the digging depth. Notches are set at about 6, 8 and 12 inches.
- Increase the engine speed and lower the digging-bar, allowing it to dig to its depth; make sure you have control of the trencher during this process.
- If a deeper depth is required, slowly move the depth control lever forward until the desired depth is reached; maintain firm control of the trencher at all times.
- Set engine speed as required for best penetration. When trench is finished, shut the motor off. Refer to engine manual for correct procedure. Using depth control handle, raise digging bar out of the trench and lock it in the rear-most notch.
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