Charles Machine Works Ditch Witch RT125, Operator'S Manual

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RT125 Operator’s Manual
10 Hour
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Check all hydraulic hoses every 10 hours.
Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and cause
severe injury. Refer to operator’s manual for proper use.
To help avoid injury:
• Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands, to search for leaks.
• Wear protective clothing, including gloves and eye protection.
• Before disconnecting a hydraulic line, turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure.
• Lower, block, or support any raised component with a hoist.
• Cover connection with heavy cloth and loosen connector nut slightly to relieve residual pressure.
Catch all fluid in a container.
• Before using system, check that all connections are tight and lines are undamaged.
• If you are injured, seek immediate medical attention from a doctor familiar with this type of injury.