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Safety General Operating Instructions 1. With the Engine running, sit in the Operator Seat (73) and pull the Boom Lever control backward to raise the Main Boom (36). See Figure G. Bucket: IN - OUT Boom Extension: IN - OUT Boom: IN - OUT Boom Swing: LEFT - RIGHT Figure G: Operate controls by pushing in or pulling out. 2. Pull back on the Boom Extension Handle Control to raise the Boom Extension (34). 3. Push forward on the Bucket Handle Control to open the Bucket Assembly (32). 4. Push forward on the Boom Handle to lower the Boom until the Bucket reaches the ground. 5. Pull back on the Bucket Lever control until the Bucket scoops up the dirt. 6. Pull back on both the Boom and Boom Extension Control Levers to raise the load. 7. Press in, or push out, the Boom Swing Control Levers to move the Bucket left or right. Note: The Boom's travel is 60 degrees left and 60 degrees right. 8. Press in on the Bucket control handle to dump the load. Moving the Trencher 1. One method for moving the Trencher around the work area is by using the Boom to push the Trencher across the ground. WARNING! This technique can be difficult to control and should only be attempted by an experienced operator. The stability of the Trencher is dependent on the stability of the ground; if you choose to move the Trencher in this way, do so at your own risk. Do not use the Trencher near ditches or drop-offs. 2. Swing the Bucket inward so that the front of the Bucket, not the scoop, is facing downward. Press the Bucket down onto a solid piece of ground and press down hard enough to raise the front legs off the ground. 3. Carefully operate the controls to move the Boom and slowly roll yourself in the desired direction. Be certain that the Tires and the new resting places for the Legs all remain on solid, stable ground. 4. After you have repositioned the Trencher, raise the Boom to lower the Outriggers back onto the ground. The procedure can be repeated to move farther. Setup Operation Maintenance Item 62365 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15

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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Item 62365
SAFETY
SETUP
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
General Operating Instructions
1.
With the Engine running, sit in the Operator
Seat (73) and pull the Boom Lever control backward
to raise the Main Boom (36). See Figure G.
Bucket:
IN - OUT
Boom
Extension:
IN - OUT
Boom:
IN - OUT
Boom Swing:
LEFT - RIGHT
Figure G:
Operate controls by
pushing in or pulling out.
2.
Pull back on the Boom Extension Handle
Control to raise the Boom Extension (34).
3.
Push forward on the Bucket Handle Control
to open the Bucket Assembly (32).
4.
Push forward on the Boom Handle to lower the
Boom until the Bucket reaches the ground.
5.
Pull back on the Bucket Lever control
until the Bucket scoops up the dirt.
6.
Pull back on both the Boom and Boom
Extension Control Levers to raise the load.
7.
Press in, or push out, the Boom Swing Control
Levers to move the Bucket left or right.
Note:
The Boom’s travel is 60 degrees
left and 60 degrees right.
8.
Press in on the Bucket control
handle to dump the load.
Moving the Trencher
1.
One method for moving the Trencher around
the work area is by using the Boom to
push the Trencher across the ground.
WARNING!
This technique can be difficult to control
and should only be attempted by an experienced
operator.
The stability of the Trencher is dependent
on the stability of the ground; if you choose to move
the Trencher in this way, do so at your own risk.
Do
not use the Trencher near ditches or drop-offs.
2.
Swing the Bucket inward so that the front of
the Bucket, not the scoop, is facing downward.
Press the Bucket down onto a solid piece
of ground and press down hard enough
to raise the front legs off the ground.
3.
Carefully operate the controls to move the Boom
and slowly roll yourself in the desired direction.
Be
certain that the Tires and the new resting places
for the Legs all remain on solid, stable ground.
4.
After you have repositioned the Trencher, raise the
Boom to lower the Outriggers back onto the ground.
The procedure can be repeated to move farther.