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Prepare jobsite, Prepare excavation point, Ge 34 – Ditch Witch MV800 User Manual

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MV800 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.