Ditch Witch RT Line - Manual (Page 52)

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Trench
Trench
1. Remove backfill blade, if equipped.
2. Drive trencher to starting point. Move in line with planned trench.
3. Move throttle to half open.
4. Push boom control to lower digging boom to just above ground.
5. Push digging chain control to dig position.
DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE.
6. Increase engine speed to full throttle.
IMPORTANT:
• Position backfill blade in upright “stowed” position for transporting, keeping digging boom low to the
ground. Remove blade for trenching and reinstall for backfilling.
• See “Counterweights” on page 66 for proper counterweights for your unit configuration.
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Stay away.
NOTICE:
• Keep everyone at least 6’ (2 m) from machine, digging boom, and its range of movement.
• Machine may move when chain starts to dig. Allow 3’ (1 m) between end of chain and obstacle.
• Digging chain on top side of boom can catch on root or rock, forcing handlebar down suddenly.
Stand back from console and hold controls loosely.
EMERGENCY STOP: Release controls and
turn ignition switch to OFF position.
IMPORTANT: Trenching movement is
toward you.