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Rt120 operator’s manual – Ditch Witch RT120 User Manual

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RT120 Operator’s Manual

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1.

Adjust throttle to low idle.

2.

Move attachment speed/direction control to desired speed. SAW WILL TURN.

3.

Slowly lower saw to trench depth.

4.

Release parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is off.

5.

Increase engine speed to full throttle.

6.

Push ground drive control forward to trenching speed.

7.

If a curved trench must be cut, make a series of straight cuts.

8.

When trench is complete, adjust throttle to low idle.

9.

Raise saw and stabilizers.

10. As saw clears top of trench, move attachment speed/direction control to neutral.

11. Swivel seat to the drive position.

12. Tilt steering wheel column down.

13. Drive a short distance away from work site.

Moving digging teeth will kill you or cut off arm or leg. Stay

away.

To help avoid injury:

Machine might jerk when digging starts. Allow 3’ (1 m) between digging teeth and
obstacle.

Keep everyone at least 6’ (2 m) from machine, attachments, and their range of movement.

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: Ensure that stabilizers are in contact with the ground while sawing.
Failure to use stabilizers correctly will damage equipment.

IMPORTANT:

Lower saw into softer material then move into harder or abrasive material. For example,
lower saw into dirt at shoulder before cutting across road.

For cruise control operation, see page 146.