Construction Implements Depot
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Trencher
September 2017
Will result in Death
or Serious Injury.
Could result in
Death or Serious Injury.
Could result in
Minor or Serious Injury.
Not related to
Personal Injury.
Operator Safety
Training Tips
It is the responsibility of the operator
using this attachment to be acquainted
with the safe operation. In addition to
reading this manual, it is important that
the operator read the skid steer’s
operation manual and follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations!
Know the area before trenching.
Always contact your local “Diggers
Hotline” or “One-Call” to have
underground utilities marked.
In the USA
or Canada, call the Diggers Hotline at
“811” or 1-888-258-0808.
If you make
contact with a utility, call 911
immediately.
Before raising, lowering or swinging
the machine & trencher, make sure area is
clear of bystanders or objects.
Machinery parts sometimes have
sharp edges. Wear work gloves when
moving parts.
Never use drugs or alcoholic drinks
when operating or servicing this piece of
equipment.
Always wear the proper personal
protection equipment when servicing or
operating this piece of equipment. Never
service or operate this attachment with
bare feet, sandals, or other light footwear.
Always use eye protection during
operation.
Speed Kills! Operate this attachment
at a safe working speed. When
transporting the attachment, keep a safe
speed to avoid losing control of the
attachment or prime mover.
Keep proper clearance between the
implement and objects (tree stumps, large
rocks, buildings, etc.). Contacting these
objects with the implement or prime
mover could cause a loss of control or
damage to the implement.
Before each operation of this
implement, check all hardware (bolts,
nuts, pins, cotter pins, etc.) for their
proper location and tightness.
Stop the engine on the skid steer and
set the brake to avoid the implement
rolling forward or backwards while you
are exiting the prime mover.
Store this implement in an area not
frequented by children.
Allow NO riders on this attachment.
Keep all bystanders clear of attachment
during operation.
Always replace worn, torn or missing
safety decals before operating.