Rental Center Guide
Operating Steps and Safety Practices
Vermeer RTX250 Trencher
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03
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2014 Your machine may have product improvements and features not yet contained in this guide. Part Number 105400CS3 Edition 1_00
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1210 Vermeer Rd. East, Pella, IA 50219 USA
Your
rental associate
or technician
will explain
to you 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:
Fuel and fumes can explode and burn.
Shut off engine before refueling. No flame. No smoking.
WARNING:
Electricity or gas explosion can kill. Laser light in cut cable can cause eye
damage.
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 can climb upward quickly and turn machine over
rearward. Serious injury or death can result if struck by machine.
WARNING:
Runover/Rollover can crush.
Keep feet away from tracks. Avoid situations where rollover can occur.
Do not allow anyone to ride on machine.
WARNING:
Use Shutdown P
rocedure 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 serious injury or death. This machine is to be used for only those purposes for
whic
h it was intended as explained in the operator’s manual.
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