DK2 Power OPT118, User Manual

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SAFETY & OPERATION
OPERATION GUIDELINES
WARNING
1. Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings listed in this
manual before operating the Trencher. If any doubt or question arises about the correct or
safe method of performing anything found in this manual, please contact DK2 Customer
Service at 1 (888) 277-6960
2. When operating the Trencher, make sure you are standing in the safe operating area
(OPERATOR ZONE). Never place any part of your body into a position that causes an unsafe
operating condition.
3. Before operating the Trencher, always wear protective gear, including safety goggles,
hearing protection, tight-fitting gloves without draw strings or loose cuffs, and steel-toed
shoes.
4. Never use an incorrect or unsafe method of operation.
STARTING THE TRENCHER
1. Position your Trencher on flat, dry ground.
2. Add 10W30 oil to the engine.
3. Add gas.
4. Safety check the operation area.
5. Lock hand safety shut-off.
6. Half throttle (choke optional for cold starts).
7. Pull start the engine.
PERFORMANCE OPERATION
1. Set the forward wheel brake bar.
2. Crank chain off the ground and pull start the engine.
3. Throttle engine on highest speed.
4. Lower machine chain slowly into ground for first cut.
5. Pull machine backward as it trenches and the auger removes dirt.
NOTE: Your trencher has quick change teeth. The digger points snap out by tapping with a
hammer and replacements snap back into the socket. Use a block of wood when replacing
teeth. Never strike the cutting tips with a hammer.
ENGLISH