Operating Instructions
WARNING
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY TRENCHING, MAKE SURE THAT THE WORK AREA HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND MARKED FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES OR POTENTIAL OBSTRUCTIONS. ANY CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. CONTACT DIGGERS HOTLINE
CAUTION
•Before starting the engine, make sure that the Trencher control lever is in the NEUTRAL position and that the Trencher Operator presence control is not depressed. If this control is in either the forward or reverse position with the oper- ator presence control depressed and the engine is started, the trencher will begin to function.
•The instructions in this manual refer to a power unit that has an operator presence control that when released, that automatically shuts off the trencher, but allows the engine to continue to operate.
NOTICE
Since Compact Power Inc. has no direct control over machine application or operation, following the proper safety practices is the responsibility of the owner and/or operator of the machine.
1.Move the engine throttle to the full speed setting.
2.Raise the trencher boom off the ground (Item 1, Figure
CAUTION
•Make sure that you are standing on the operator's platform.
•DO NOT step off of the platform when the chain trencher is engaged.
•If you release the operator presence control, the trencher will automatically stop all motion, but the engine will continue to run.
•Make sure that no other people are near the trencher chain or spoils auger during machine operation.
