Cellboost 999-823 manual Pre-Start Inspection and Operation, 3-17

Pre-Start Inspection and Operation

4.With your right hand, move the trencher control lever (Item 1, Figure 3–19) to the right to activate the trencher chain in the FORWARD motion.

NOTICE

The control will remain in the forward position until you either move the lever into the Neutral

position or step off the operator presence control.

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Figure 3–19 Trencher Chain Control Lever in Forward Position

5.Using the boom lower control, slowly rotate the trencher boom downwards until it makes contact with the ground. See Figure 3–20. Continue to slowly lower the trencher boom, but do not move the machine.

CAUTION

•Use extreme caution while making the initial trenching cut. Surface rocks and debris may shatter when contacted by the trencher chain.

•Keep all workers at least 10 feet from the trenching operation.

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Figure 3–20 Initial Trenching Cut

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