WARNING!
WEAR PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, or assembly
and operation instructions in this manual may
result in serious injury or death.
Read this operator’s manual before operation!
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Do not
permit children to operate this
equipment at any time. Do not permit others
that have not read and understood this
manual to operate the mini-trencher.
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Keep all people and pets a minimum of
10 feet away
from the work area when
operating the mini-trencher. Only the
operator should be near the mini-trencher
during use.
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Do not
operate this device when under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
●
Do not
allow a person who is tired, not
completely alert, or otherwise impaired to
operate the mini-trencher.
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Always check with authorities for
underground utilities before digging
trenches.
Serious injury or death could
result from contact with gas or electric lines.
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Read the power head operation manual
concerning the use and maintenance of
power head.
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Make sure that all safety guards are in
place
and securely fastened.
Do not
operate
if any guards are missing.
●
Make sure
that the digging chain is
correctly installed, oriented, and in good
working condition
prior to use.
We recommend operating this minitrencher with
the cart.
Death or serious injury can result from
entanglement with moving parts.
GENERAL SAFETY
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Notice:
Tip
Indicates the possibility of death
or serious injury.
Indicates the possibility of injury
to self or damage to equipment.
Indicates additional information.
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Important Safety Information
Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before assembling or
operating this mini-trencher. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury or death. Do not
allow anyone who has not read this manual to
operate the device. As with all power equipment, a
trencher can be dangerous if assembled or used
improperly. Do not operate if you have doubts or
questions concerning safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-
437-7640, or email us at customerservice@
tooltuffdirect.com if you have questions or
concerns about the safe operation of this
equipment.
When operating this minitrencher it is essential
that you
wear safety gear
including safety
glasses, steel toe shoes, well-fitted gloves
(no loose cuffs or draw strings), and hearing
protection. We also recommend a face guard,
especially for hand-held applications.
Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be
caught by moving parts. Keep clothing and hair
away from all moving parts while operating.
