Vacuum and Pothole - 76 FX30/FXT30 Operator’s Manual
Pothole
Operate
1. Start engine.
2. Open water tank valve.
3. Move water pump switch to on.
4. Open inlet valve.
5. Position tool over area to be excavated and begin pothole.
6. Adjust water pressure as needed to match soil conditions and/or material of utility being exposed.
NOTICE: Avoid idling engine with inlet valve closed.
Electric shock will cause death or serious injury.
Stay away.
To help avoid injury: Do not direct wash wand at overhead lines.
Water conducts electricity.
2-in-1 Tool Digging Lance
• Squeeze water pressure lever to start
water pressure.
• Work pressurized water in a rocking or
circular motion to loosen and excavate
soil until hole is at the desired diameter
and depth.
• First use digging lance to loosen soil.
• Work lance in a rocking or circular motion
to excavate soil.
• Use digging lance and tool alternately until
hole is at the desired diameter and depth.
Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and
cause severe injury. Refer to operator’s manual for proper use.
270-6035
To help avoid injury:
• Wear protective eyewear and clothing.
• Never use fan nozzle to expose utilities.
• Never point or aim the nozzle at yourself or anyone else. Keep nozzle low to the ground but
do not allow tip to touch ground or utility.
• Keep nozzle moving over area to be potholed. Never point nozzle at utility continuously.
• Test water pressure on a sample of the utility line material to be exposed. Adjust pressure
until no damage occurs to the material. High pressure water can cut utility lines.
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