Rental Center Guide
Operating Steps and Safety Practices
Vermeer RTX130 & RTX200 Trenchers
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Safety Videos
and other resources,
go to
Support/Safety
to locate your local Vermeer dealer.
05/2017 Your machine may have product improvements and features not yet contained in this guide. Part Number 105400EP7 Edition 1.00
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Your
rental associate
or technician
will explain
each of the following
safety practices and operating steps before you
use
this trencher.
SAFETY PRACTICES
Below are selected safety messages. Additional safety information is contained in safety signs on the machine and in the
Operator’s Manual attached to the machine.
WARNING:
Keep all spectators and unprotected workers away from the machine and work
area while in operation.
WARNING:
Before you start any digging project, call the local One-Call system in your area
and any utility that does not subscribe to the One-Call system.
DANGER:
Contact with moving digging chain will result in death or serious injury. Trench
cave-in may cause you to fall onto moving chain.
Stay away from moving digging chain.
Never adjust trench cleaner assembly with the digging chain or engine running.
WARNING:
The digging chain can suddenly drag the machine forward if the trencher is
forced too quickly into the ground or catches on an object. Stay away from
houses, fences, trees, and other objects. Digging chain contact with fences,
trees, or walls can cause chain to climb upward quickly and turn machine over
rearward. Death or serious injury can result if struck by machine.
WARNING:
Runover/Rollover can crush.
Keep feet away from wheels or tracks.
Do not allow anyone to ride on machine.
WARNING:
Use Shutdown Procedure explained in the Operator’s Manual before servicing,
cleaning, repairing, or transporting the machine.
WARNING:
Failure to follow any of the preceding safety instructions or those shown on the machine or in the Operator’s
Manual could result in death or serious injury. This machine is to be used for only those purposes for which it was intended
as explained in the Operator’s Manual.
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