Ditch Witch FXT30 - Manual (Page 66)

FX30/FXT30 Operator’s Manual
Vacuum and Pothole - 65
Position Vacuum Boom
CMW
®
Position Vacuum Boom
The vacuum boom is optional equipment. Contact your Ditch Witch
®
dealer to add this option.
Procedure
See “Controls” on page 27 to become familiar with the power pack controls and the tethered boom
controller.
1. Start engine.
2. Set hydraulic function switch to BOOM position.
3. Remove vacuum hoses from storage.
4. Pull boom latch cable to release boom.
5. Use tethered boom controller to:
• raise boom until it clears saddle.
• extend/retract boom to desired length.
• raise/lower boom to desired height.
6. Rotate boom by manually swinging it left or right.
Do not get boom near power lines. Death or serious injury
will occur. Keep required distance between boom and power lines. Use a
spotter.
270-1983
Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls.
Your safety is at stake. 273-475
To help avoid injury:
• Latch boom before tilting tank.
• Do not unlatch boom when tank is tilted up.
• If unit is parked on a slope, control boom so it does not swing freely when released.
• Do not use boom to lift or move objects. Using boom in an inappropriate way may damage
equipment or injure personnel.