Ditch Witch 1820 - Operation (Continued); Drive Operation and Safety

38 1820 - OPERATION
DRIVE
38 1820 - OPERATION
DRIVE
DRIVE
Incorrect procedures could result
in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use
equipment correctly.
NOTICE: Keep attachments low when operating
on slope. Drive slowly and cautiously at all times.
Jobsite hazards
could cause death or serious injury.
Use correct equipment and work
methods. Use and maintain proper
safety equipment.
IMPORTANT: Keep hand on operator presence switch or
machine will not run.
1. Raise or lower boom.
• Pull boom control (green) to raise boom.
• In rough terrain, push boom control (green) to lower
boom for better stability.
2. Engage or disengage axle lock.
• On level ground, pull axle lock (blue) to disengage.
• In rough terrain, push axle lock (blue) to engage.
3. Push throttle (black) to 3/4 open.
4. Depress operator presence switch and move speed/direction
control (orange) to forward or reverse position.
5. To turn move speed/direction control (orange) to left or right.
DRIVE
Incorrect procedures could result
in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use
equipment correctly.
NOTICE: Keep attachments low when operating
on slope. Drive slowly and cautiously at all times.
Jobsite hazards
could cause death or serious injury.
Use correct equipment and work
methods. Use and maintain proper
safety equipment.
IMPORTANT: Keep hand on operator presence switch or
machine will not run.
1. Raise or lower boom.
• Pull boom control (green) to raise boom.
• In rough terrain, push boom control (green) to lower
boom for better stability.
2. Engage or disengage axle lock.
• On level ground, pull axle lock (blue) to disengage.
• In rough terrain, push axle lock (blue) to engage.
3. Push throttle (black) to 3/4 open.
4. Depress operator presence switch and move speed/direction
control (orange) to forward or reverse position.
5. To turn move speed/direction control (orange) to left or right.