912 Operator’s Manual
12/4/14
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW (continued)
Avoid inclines if at all possible.
WARNING
: Navigating on any incline increases the danger of the trencher losing
traction or rolling over, especially if the surface is wet. If you lose control get out of the
way immediately to avoid personal injury. Navigation on inclines should be especially slow and
turns very gradual. Refer to the incline diagram in the section, “GROUND TRANSPORT”.
WARNING
: The weight of the trencher or walking near the edge of the trench could
cause collapse of the trench wall.
Avoid operating adjacent to drop-offs or embankments.
Keep away from tires to avoid getting crushed.
WARNING
: Getting run over by the trencher will cause injury.
Always leave trencher parked on a level surface.
WARNING
: Do not park on incline. Move the trencher to a level surface.
Do not leave trencher unattended with the engine running.
Do not operate trencher near any source of flammable dust or vapors.
WARNING
: Sparks from the engine exhaust can cause an explosion or fire in a
flammable or explosive atmosphere. Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Do not operate trencher near flames or sparks.
WARNING
: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
WARNING
: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode. Do not smoke when refueling. Do not
refuel near a source of flames or sparks.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, or any of the hydraulic components until cool.
WARNING
: Muffler and engine get hot enough to cause serious burns. For the safety of
yourself and others, allow enough time for the engine, muffler, and the hydraulic fluid to
cool completely before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Avoid contact with hydraulic fluid.
WARNING
: When machine is operating, hydraulic fluid is under extreme pressure and
can get under skin and burn or poison.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both motorized
traffic and pedestrians. As appropriate, use traffic flag personnel, signs, cones, and lighting
devices to insure safety.
WARNING
: Someone could step into the trench by accident. Walking near the edge of
the trench could cause collapse of the trench wall and possibly cause someone to fall onto
the moving chain. Contact with the digging chain or auger while in operation will cause serious
injury or even death.
Never allow anybody to ride on the trencher.
