Ditch Witch RT45, Operator'S Manual

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RT45 Operator’s Manual
Drilling Attachment
Drilling Attachment
Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.
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To help avoid injury:
• Do not straddle trench or drill pipe while drilling. Keep everybody at least 10’ (3 m) away from drill
pipe during operation.
• Keep all persons away from material being installed. If swivel malfunctions, material being installed
can rotate.
• Use a guide to align drill rod when starting a bore. Guides are available from your Ditch Witch
®
dealership.
Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use
correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety
equipment.
To help avoid injury: Set up warning barriers and keep people away from equipment and jobsite while
drilling.
Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls.
Your safety is at stake.
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Improper control function could cause death or serious injury. If control
does not work as described in instructions, stop machine and have it serviced.
To help avoid injury:
• Do not alter controls. Improper control function can cause serious injury.
• Do not tape or tie down switch or lever.
• Stop drilling and turn off power supply if releasing control does not stop turning shaft. Have unit
repaired.