712MT OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9/18/20 Page 5 of 16
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW (continued)
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.
Never lift trencher over any person at any time.
WARNING
: If trencher should fall, it would crush anybody under it.
We recommend having a fire extinguisher suitable for petrol fires in the operating area.
Attachments can change the center of mass and machine operations. Use only Barreto attachments.
