Fig. B
Maintain firm footing and a firm grip on the powerhead during
digging. For easiest trenching, it is recommended to position
the blade at an angle (25 to 30 degrees from vertical.)
Digging with the blade vertical should be avoided (unless using
the EZ Kart™). Operating GeoRipper vertically allows the digging
chain dangerously close to the operator’s feet and legs. A
vertical orientation will also increase operator fatigue.
When trenching on an incline,
always stand downhill of the
GeoRipper minitrencher
(Fig. D)
or with discharge chute facing
downhill.
(Fig. E) In slippery conditions, always maintain firm
footing. Operator shall be aware of surroundings and stand so
a sudden loss of balance will not bring body into contact with
the trencher.
Minors shall not operate the GeoRipper® minitrencher.
The digging blade may kick back if the bar and digging chain contacts hard, solid ground or other
obstructions.
When tuning or testing the minitrencher, be sure to point the blade
away from self and others. The chain will rotate at high speed
without warning. People and animals shall be kept at a safe
distance.
Rocks and debris can be ejected from the trencher behind and to
the left of the operator (9 – 12 O’Clock.) Keep people, windows and
other property clear of these positions.
Loose clothing shall not be worn when operating minitrenchers.
When operating GeoRipper minitrenchers, dirt guards can become
hot to the touch. Be careful to not touch dirt guard with bare hands
as it will be hot and could burn.
Foot on throttle guard, chain off the ground
Do NOT start engine while holding the
machine off the ground
Do NOT start with bar and chain contacting the ground.
Fig. D
Fig. E
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