20RTK – 23RTK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8/31/18 Page 16 of 20
OPERATOR PREPARATION
Each operator must:
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Become familiar with the controls and operation of the trencher, preferably under the supervision
of an experienced operator.
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Be at least 21 yrs. of age and be mentally and physically capable of operating the trencher safely.
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Have studied the SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS in this manual.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: For safety, trencher operator should wear personal protection
equipment. Keep observers at a safe distance.
Wear safety eye goggles and a hard hat while operating or
observing!
WARNING
: The dig chain may throw stones and
debris.
Wear safety boots and gloves. Wear close-fitting clothing.
Contain long hair. Do not wear jewelry. Wear reflective
clothing if working near traffic.
Wear adequate hearing (ear) protection while operating or
observing.
WARNING
: Exposure to loud noise is cumulative
and may permanently damage your hearing.
Declared vibration emission value in accordance with EN 12096: the average measured vibration
emission value is 4.7 m/s
2
. The uncertainty in the measurement given a 95% confidence interval is
1.1 m/s
2
. Safety gloves help to isolate the hands from the vibration, keep them warm and dry,
maintain blood circulation, and make operators less susceptible to vibration induced injury.
Hearing protection devices do not all provide the same level of protection. Those that completely
surround each ear are better than earplugs. It is important to select a device that is adequate and
appropriate for your specific work environment since the peak noise level varies. A local
environmental noise specialist may help you to determine the level of hearing protection required.
