OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
SKID STEER TRENCHERS
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MAKING SHARP TURNS
To make sharp turns and 90° angles you will have to dig two
trenches. Dig the first trench as you normally would. Then reposition the
unit and dig the second trench at the appropriate angle. Be sure to take
into account the extra lead-in space needed for the trencher to get down to
the desired trench depth. (See Figure #13)
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RECOMMENDED DIGGING ANGLES
A 90° digging angle is recommended for use in rock and frost condi-
tions, and when trenching sharp corners. The 90° angle reduces excessive
side pressure on the boom and digging chain when trenching corners. (See
Figure #14)
A 60° - 65° digging angle is recommended for normal trenching. At
this angle there will be less carry-over, and a cleaner trench bottom can be
maintained than at a 90° angle. (See Figure #14)
GROUND LEVEL /
HORIZON
90° DIGGING
ANGLE
65° DIGGING
ANGLE
FIGURE #14
FIGURE #13
1st TRENCH
2nd TRENCH
TOP VIEW
LEAD-IN
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