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Barreto 23RTK User Manual

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20RTK – 23RTK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8/31/18 Page 1 of 20
THE
MODEL 20RTK-23RTK
STAND ON HYDRAULIC TRACK TRENCHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TRENCHER INTENDED USE
This machine is designed for digging trenches in “normal” ground of reasonably soft dirt and stones
up to 6” (15cm) in diameter. Ground with larger stones, high clay content, very hard packed, very
dry, or in a frozen condition may be unsuitable for normal trenching. Consider using a backhoe or
other heavier equipment for such conditions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS 2
SAFETY MESSAGES 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW 4
BATTERY & ELECTRIC STARTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
CONTROLS 7
ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE 8
TRENCHING PROCEDURE 9
TRENCHING TIPS 9
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE 10
JUMP STARTING ENGINE WITH ELECTRIC STARTER 11
GROUND TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER 12
EMERGENCY TOWING 13
ROAD TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER 14
OPERATOR PREPARATION 16
DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 17
WORK SITE ASSESSMENT 18
CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 19
INDEX 20

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Barreto 23RTK Specifications

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BrandBarreto
Model23RTK
CategoryConstruction Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Messages

Safety Symbols and Signal Words

Explains the international safety alert symbol and defines DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words.

Safety Instructions Overview

Moving Part Hazards

Warns about severe injury or death from contact with moving parts like the dig chain and auger.

Operational Safety Precautions

Trench Safety and Stability

Ensures safety by addressing trench wall collapse, operating near edges, and avoiding parking on inclines.

Battery & Electric Starter Safety

Battery Acid Hazards

Warns of severe burns and blindness from battery acid and advises immediate first aid measures.

Trencher Operating Instructions

Control Functions

Details the function of each control, including ignition, throttle, speed levers, ATC, trench lever, boom control, and parking brake.

Engine Start Up Procedure

Startup Safety and Warnings

Emphasizes operating outdoors and warns about toxic carbon monoxide from engine exhaust.

Trenching Procedure

Trenching Steps

Outlines the step-by-step process for operating the trencher to create a trench.

Shut Down Procedure

Standard Shutdown Steps

Details the correct procedure for shutting down the trencher, including parking, engine stop, and fuel valve closure.

Jump Starting Engine

Ground Transport

Underground Utilities

Locate Utilities Safely

Emphasizes the importance of locating underground utilities before digging and using the 'Call Before You Dig' service.

Contact With Utilities

Immediate Actions Upon Contact

Details immediate steps to take if accidental contact with underground utilities occurs, including stopping work and calling 911.

Specific Utility Hazard Warnings

Provides specific warnings for hazards like electric shock, gas explosions, and fiber optic laser damage upon utility contact.

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