Barreto 1324D User manual

1324D – 1624D Operator’s Manual
Revised 12/4/14
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MODEL 1324D – 1624D
HYDRAULIC TRENCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TRENCHER INTENDED USE
This machine is designed for digging trenches in “normal” ground of reasonably soft dirt and stones up to 6”
(15cm) in diameter. Ground with larger stones, high clay content, very hard packed, very dry, or in a frozen
condition may be unsuitable for normal trenching. Consider using a backhoe or other heavier equipment for
such conditions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS 2
SAFETY MESSAGES 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5
TRENCHING TIPS 6
OPERATOR PREPARATION 6
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE 7
GROUND TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER 7
LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 8
WORKSITE ASSESSMENT 9
CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 10
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LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
Grease per the following schedule:
a. Boom Pivot – Daily
b. Outboard Bearings – Daily
c. Wheel Hubs, 1 zerk for each hub – Monthly
d. Cylinder Pins (2) – Daily
e. Cylinder Rod End (thru hole in motor cover) – Daily
f. Sprocket Hub Bearing – Daily
g. Front Wheel Axle – Weekly
h. Chain Roller – Daily
SAFETY
MESSAGES
General safety messages are listed in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages appear as appropriate
in this manual where a potential hazard may occur if procedures or instructions are not followed correctly and
completely.
SAFETY SYMBOL
This is the international safety alert symbol. This symbol is used in combination with a signal word and
written message to warn you of a potential for bodily injury or death.
A signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" is used with the safety alert symbol.
DANGER: Imminent hazards, that if not avoided, will result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Potential hazards or unsafe practices, that if not avoided, could result in serious personal
injury or death.
CAUTION: Potential hazards or unsafe practices, that if not avoided, could result in minor personal
injury, product damage, or property damage.
Safety decals with a signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" are affixed to the trencher near
specific hazards.
Read this manual and study ALL decals on the trencher before operating the trencher.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW
READ SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING!
USE COMMON SENSE AND PLENTY OF IT!
The CLUTCH LEVER on the left handlebar is for the operator’s protection. All motion stops when the lever is
released.
DO NOT TAPE THE CLUTCH LEVER UP or otherwise by-pass this safety feature!
Call before you dig. If you do not call, you may cause an accident; suffer injuries or death; cause interruption of
services; damage the environment; and/or incur project delays. Expect to be held liable for any damages caused, if
you fail to call.
DANGER: Buried electric cables or gas lines can cause serious injury or death if struck with dig chain.
Always determine location of utilities before trenching.
WARNING: Fiber optic cables convey laser light that can injure your
eyesight.
STAY CLEAR of moving parts on the trencher.
DANGER: Digging chain, auger and other moving parts can cut off arms,
legs, or fingers. Contact with the digging chain or auger while in operation
will cause serious injury or even death.
Wear safety goggles and a hard hat while operating or observing!
WARNING: The dig chain may throw stones and debris.
Wear adequate hearing protection while operating or observing.
WARNING: Exposure to loud noise is cumulative and may
permanently damage your hearing.
Wear safety boots and gloves. Wear close-fitting clothing. Contain long hair.
Do not wear jewelry. Wear reflective clothing if working near traffic.
Only operate outdoors and avoid breathing engine exhaust and fumes.
WARNING: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas that is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and death.
Adequate lighting is required, daylight or artificial, for safe operation of the trencher.
Allow adequate side and overhead clearances between trencher and buildings, fences, and trees.
WARNING: If the dig chain contacts an object the digging chain can climb upward quickly and tip the
trencher toward the operator. Serious injury or death will result by operator contact with the moving chain.
The digging chain can suddenly drag the machine forward if the trencher is forced too quickly into the ground or
catches on a buried object.
Insure that the CHAIN FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE LEVER is in NEUTRAL when not actually
trenching.
WARNING: Contact with the dig chain or auger while in operation will cause serious injury or even
death. The teeth of the dig chain are sharp. Avoid contact even when the chain is not moving.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEW (continued)
Avoid inclines if at all possible.
WARNING: Navigating on any incline increases the danger of the trencher losing traction or rolling over,
especially if the surface is wet. If you lose control get out of the way immediately to avoid personal injury.
Navigation on inclines should be especially slow and turns very gradual. Refer to the incline diagram in the
section, “GROUND TRANSPORT”.
WARNING: The weight of the trencher or walking near the edge of the trench could cause collapse of the
trench wall.
Avoid operating adjacent to drop-offs or embankments.
Keep away from tires to avoid getting crushed.
WARNING: Getting run over by the trencher will cause injury.
Always leave trencher parked on a level surface.
WARNING: Do not park on incline. Move the trencher to a level surface.
Do not leave trencher unattended with the engine running.
Do not operate trencher near any source of flammable dust or vapors.
WARNING: Sparks from the engine exhaust can cause an explosion or fire in a flammable or explosive
atmosphere. Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Do not operate trencher near flames or sparks.
WARNING: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
WARNING: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode. Do not smoke when refueling. Do not refuel near a
source of flames or sparks.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, or any of the hydraulic components until cool.
WARNING: Muffler and engine get hot enough to cause serious burns. For the safety of yourself and
others, allow enough time for the engine, muffler, and the hydraulic fluid to cool completely before
performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Avoid contact with hydraulic fluid.
WARNING: When machine is operating, hydraulic fluid is under extreme pressure and can get under skin
and burn or poison.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both motorized traffic and
pedestrians. As appropriate, use traffic flag personnel, signs, cones, and lighting devices to insure safety.
WARNING: Someone could step into the trench by accident. Walking near the edge of the trench could
cause collapse of the trench wall and possibly cause someone to fall onto the moving chain. Contact with
the digging chain or auger while in operation will cause serious injury or even death.
Never allow anybody to ride on the trencher.
Never lift trencher over any person at any time.
WARNING: If trencher should fall it would crush anybody under it.
We recommend having a fire extinguisher suitable for petrol fires in the operating area.
Attachments can change the center of mass and machine operations. Use only Barreto attachments.
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