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PM-000005 - Trencher Operators Manual - December 2012
9 safeTy PrecauTions - General informaTion
5. Keep all stepping surfaces, pedals, and controls free from dirt, grease and oil. Keep equipment clean to help avoid injury from a
fall when getting on or off equipment.
6. Operate the attachment only in daylight or sufcient articial light.
7. Always carry loads close to the ground. Do not step off platform with load raised.
8. Turn off engine before performing maintenance. All maintenance can be performed with the machine arms lowered. If lift arms must
be left raised for any reason, use a positive lift arm lock to secure the arms in place. Serious damage or personal injury could result from
lift arms accidentally lowering.
9. Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain, on a slope, or turning to avoid overturning the machine, Sharp turns on any terrain may
cause loss of control.
10. Check your work area and know where all utility lines are. Avoid hitting underground or overhead electrical wires, cables, pipes, fence
posts, gas lines, etc.
11. Never operate equipment while under the inuence of alcohol, prescription drugs or any other form of illegal recreational drugs
which could inhibit physical and/or mental capacity.
12. Do not exceed rated operating capacity, as machine may become unstable resulting in loss of control.
13. Always lower the loader arms to the ground, shut off the engine and remove the key before getting off the unit.
14. Operators, helpers, and other personnel working near the equipment must wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, and hard hats as
a minimum. Hearing protection, respirators, and personnel protective clothing will be specied in the site-specic Health and Safety Plan.
15. Do not smoke when refuelling. Allow room in the gas tank for expansion. Wipe up any spilt fuel. Secure cap tightly when done.
16. Be alert to others in the work area. Be sure others know when and where you will be working. Make sure no one is behind equipment or
within 6 metres of it operating.
17. Loose tting clothing, long hair, jewellery and equipment which might become entangled in moving equipment are prohibited while working
near the Trencher.
18. The equipment must be shut down and properly locked-out and tagged before repairs or maintenance is performed. Only properly
trained and qualied individuals are permitted to perform repairs and maintenance.
19. Site workers shall not be allowed on the Trencher while it is in operation.
20. Controls must be engaged slowly until hydraulic uids and the unit are up to operating temperature. This is critical during cold weather.
Impact or shock loading of the Unit is prohibited.
21. Trenchers shall be used only for its designed intent and shall not be loaded beyond its rated capacity. Overloading or exceeding the
manufacturers specications will void all warranty.
22. Only authorized, properly trained workers will be permitted to operate Trenchers. All unnecessary personnel will stand clear of Trencher,
and all moving parts while they are in operation.
23. The operator shall verbally alert site workers and visually ensure all site workers are clear from dangerous parts of equipment before
starting or engaging equipment.
24. Chain rotation must be stopped before making adjustments to the chain or sampling equipment.
25. Augers shall be cleaned only when the rotating mechanism is in neutral and the Trencher stopped; long-handled shovels shall be used
to move cuttings from the auger. Materials heavier than 20kgs must be moved mechanically or by using at least two people.
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