Trench - 54 C16x/C24x/C30x Operator’s Manual
Operate
Operate
Dig Trench
1. Start engine. See “Start” on page 40.
2. Drive machine to starting point. Move in
line with planned trench.
3. Move throttle to half open.
4. Push boom control to lower digging boom
to just above ground.
5. Push digging chain control to dig position.
• DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE.
• Trenching movement is toward you.
6. Increase engine speed to full throttle.
7. Slowly push boom control to lower digging
boom to desired trench depth.
8. Slowly move speed/direction control to
desired speed.
Moving digging teeth can kill. Trench cave-in can cause
you to fall. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Keep everyone at least 6’ (2 m) from machine, digging boom, and their range of movement.
• Allow 3’ (1 m) between end of chain and obstacle. Machine may move when chain starts to dig.
• Stand back from console and hold controls loosely. Digging chain on top side of boom can catch on
root or rock, forcing handlebar down suddenly.
EMERGENCY STOP: Release controls
and turn ignition switch to OFF position.
NOTICE: Incorrect use will damage
machine.
• Do not make sharp turns.
• Lower boom to full depth when
turning.
6ft/2m
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