Ditch Witch 1CM User manual

1CM Concrete Mixer
Attachment Operator’s Manual
Publication number: ID0441380 ; page 1 of 6
Foreword
Read and understand this manual and the power unit operator’s
manual before using your attachment. Keep it with the
equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your
equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.
If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch®
dealer. Visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the
following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject
to change without notice. The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product
improvements may have taken place after this manual was
published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment,
see your Ditch Witch dealer.
1CM Concrete Mixer
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 1.0/OM-3/2017
Part number ID0441380
Copyright 2017
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Ditch Witch is a registered trademark of The
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with
applicable standards and regulations. Modification of
equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations
and may not function properly or in accordance with the
operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be
made by competent personnel possessing knowledge of
applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.
Safety
• Read and follow all safety precautions.
• Mark proposed path with white paint and have underground
utilities located before working. In the US or Canada, call 811 (US)
or 888-258-0808 (US and Canada). Also contact any local utilities
that do not participate in the One-Call service. In countries that do
not have a One-Call service, contact all local utility companies to
have underground utilities located.
• Mark jobsite clearly and keep bystanders away.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing that can catch on controls.
• Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything
that does not look or feel right.
• Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about
operation, maintenance, or equipment use.
• Safety videos are available at www.ditchwitch.com and from
Ditch Witch dealers.
Safety Alert Classifications
These classifications and the icons work together to alert you to
situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your
equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the
machine, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS
AT STAKE.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme situations.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not hazard-
related (e.g., messages relating to property damage). IMPORTANT can
help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way.

1CM Concrete Mixer
Attachment Operator’s Manual
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1CM Safety Alerts
Connect Front End
1. Attach hoist or other capable lifting device to front end at lift
points.
2. Raise front end to allow just enough room for InterChange
connection to move under front end.
3. Align InterChange
connection slot with
front end pin and drive
forward until pin rests
in slot, as shown.
4. Engage parking brake
and stop engine.
5. Disconnect front end
from lifting device.
6. Engage retainers
(shown) and hand-
tighten.
7. Using the wrench
provided in the
operator’s manual
compartment, tighten
each retainer.
1
Moving parts
could cut off hand or foot.
Stay away.
2
Breathing
crystalline silica dust may
cause lung disease. Cutting,
drilling, or working materials
such as concrete, sand, or
rock containing quartz may
result in exposure to silica
dust. Use dust control
methods or appropriate
breathing protection when
exposed to silica dust.
3Rotating shaft
will cause death or serious
injury. Stay away.
4
Tiedown location.
5
Lift location.
6
Fall possible.
Riders can fall from machine
and be injured or killed. Only
operator is allowed on
machine.
IMPORTANT:
• Before connecting front end to unit, ensure that
connecting parts are free of dirt and debris.
• Connect front end only while unit is on level ground and
front end is secured with a hoist.

1CM Concrete Mixer
Attachment Operator’s Manual
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8. Remove dirt and debris from hydraulic couplers.
9. Connect green hydraulic hose. Match colored tie on hose
to colored dot above connector on unit.
10. Stop engine and connect remaining hydraulic hoses.
11. Ensure that connections are secure by pulling on hoses.
12. Ensure cylinder pin is
in the correct hole for
size of tire/track.
• 1 for 18” tire
• 2 for 20” tire
Disconnect Front End
1. Turn off engine.
2. Connect hoist or suitable lifting device to front end at lift
points. Lift to remove slack but do not raise front end off
ground.
3. Using the wrench
provided in the
operator’s manual
compartment,
disengage retainers
(shown).
4. Start engine and back
away slightly.
5. Disconnect hoses.
6. Start engine and completely back away from front end.
7. Lower front end to ground and disconnect lifting device.
Pressurized fluid or air
could pierce skin and cause
severe injury. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Wear protective clothing, including gloves and
eye protection.
• Before using system, check that all
connections are tight and all lines are
undamaged.
• If you are injured, seek immediate medical
attention from a doctor familiar with this type of
injury.
Hot parts may cause
burns. Do not touch until cool or
wear gloves.
To help avoid injury: Wear gloves when
connecting and disconnectinghydraulic hoses and
wait until unit has cooled before touching hydraulic
components.
Pressurized fluid or air
could pierce skin and cause
severe injury. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Wear protective clothing, including gloves and
eye protection.
• Before disconnecting a hydraulic line, turn
engine off and operate all controls to relieve
residual pressure.
• Cover connection with heavy cloth and loosen
connector nut slightly to relieve residual
pressure. Catch all fluid in container.
• Before using system, check that all
connections are tight and all lines are
undamaged.
• If you are injured, seek immediate medical
attention from a doctor familiar with this type of
injury.
Hot parts may cause
burns. Do not touch until cool or
wear gloves.
To help avoid injury: Wear gloves when
connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses and
wait until unit has cooled before touching hydraulic
components.

1CM Concrete Mixer
Attachment Operator’s Manual
Publication number: ID0441380 ; page 4 of 6
1CM Control
Function Overview
Operate Attachment
1. Use ground drive controls to move unit to work
location.
2. Mix concrete or grout:
• Pour the required amount of water into the bowl.
• Add the required amount of cement and sand. If
using bagged material, place bag on bag cutter
on top of grate.
• Run engine at half throttle and mix until desired
consistency.
3. To release concrete or grout into trench, lower
hopper into trench to desired depth.
4. Turn vibrator motor on and continue to run mixing
blades.
5. Open door on tub until required flow to fill trench is
reached.
6. Use ground drive controls to move machine forward
while discharging material into trench. Time ground
drive speed with material flow to fill trench to desired
height.
7. Close door and turn off vibrator when finished.
8. Spray inside and outside of mixer tub with water to
remove concrete residue.
9. Turn off mixing blades.
10. Use ground drive controls to move unit away from
work location.
11. Thoroughly clean tub at the end of each use. Ensure
that tub is dry before storing.
Storage
Store in a clean, dry place. Cover attachment to keep it
clean.
To turn on vibrator, press top.
To turn off vibrator, press bottom.
Front End Function
To raise hopper, move front end control
toward operator.
To lower hopper, move front end control
away from operator.
To raise tub door, move front end control to
left.
To lower tub door, move front end control
to right.
To start forward rotation of mixer, lift lever
release and move front end drive control to
left (F).
To reverse rotation, lift lever release and
move front end drive control to right (R).
To maintain ground drive and front end
settings, press cruise control pedal and
release controls.
To stop rotation, release front end drive
control or step off pedal if using cruise
control.
IMPORTANT: Add water first for most efficient
mixing. Do not run mixing blades while adding
material.

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Attachment Operator’s Manual
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Service
Each Use
Check Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings
Check hydraulic hoses for leaks before each use.
Rinse Mixer Tub and Hopper
Rinse concrete from tub and hopper after each use.
Specifications
Pressurized fluid or air
could pierce skin and cause severe
injury. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than
hands, to search for leaks.
• Wear protective clothing, including gloves and eye
protection.
• Before using system, check that all connections
are tight and all lines are undamaged.
• If you are injured, seek immediate medical
attention from a doctor familiar with this type of
injury.
Hot parts may cause
burns. Do not touch until cool or
wear gloves.
To help avoid injury: Wear gloves when connecting
and disconnecting hydraulic hoses and wait until unit
has cooled before touching hydraulic components.
Dimensions U.S. Metric
L. operating length 88.25 in 2242 mm
L2, wheelbase 34.2 in 869 mm
H operating height 58.75 in 1492 mm
W, width 52 in 1321 mm
A, angle of departure 25° 25°
Angle of departure 25° 25°
Capacity dry 13 cu/ft 0.37 cu/m
Capacity, liquid 100 gal 378 L
Payload mass 1800 lb 816 kg
Unit mass 1720 lb 780 kg
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Attachment Operator’s Manual
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Serial Number Plate
1. Serial number
2. Attachment weight
3. Date of
manufacture
Support
Procedure
Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of
Ditch Witch®equipment.
Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of
your equipment purchase. This information should be recorded
and placed on file by the owner at the time of purchase.
Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty
consideration if in warranty time frame.
Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from
your authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another
manufacturer's parts may void warranty consideration.
Resources
Publications
Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos
covering safety, operation, service, and repair of your
equipment.
Ditch Witch Training
For information about on-site, individualized training, contact
your Ditch Witch dealer.
Warranty
Ditch Witch®Equipment and Replacement Parts
Limited Warranty Policy
Subject to the limitation and exclusions herein, free replacement parts
will be provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for any Ditch
Witch equipment or parts manufactured by the Ditch Witch factory that
fail due to a defect in material or workmanship within one (1) year of first
commercial use. Free labor will be provided at any authorized Ditch
Witch dealership for installation of parts under this warranty during the
first year following “initial commercial” use of the serial-numbered Ditch
Witch equipment on which it is installed. The customer is responsible
for transporting their equipment to an authorized Ditch Witch dealership
for all warranty work.
Exclusions from Product Warranty
• All incidental or consequential damages.
• All defects, damages, or injuries caused by misuse, abuse,
improper installation, alteration, neglect, or uses other than those
for which products were intended.
• All defects, damages, or injuries caused by improper training,
operation, or servicing of products in a manner inconsistent with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
• All engines and engine accessories (these are covered by original
manufacturer’s warranty).
• Tires, belts, and other parts which may be subject to another
manufacturer’s warranty (such warranty will be available to
purchaser).
• ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY STATED
HEREIN, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY.
IF THE PRODUCTS ARE PURCHASED FOR COMMERCIAL
PURPOSES, AS DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE,
THEN THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND
THE FACE HEREOF AND THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF ANY KIND WHICH EXTEND TO A COMMERCIAL BUYER. ALL
OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLY
INCLUDING THE DUTIES IMPOSED.
Ditch Witch products have been tested to deliver acceptable
performance in most conditions. This does not imply they will deliver
acceptable performance in all conditions. Therefore, to assure
suitability, products should be operated under anticipated working
conditions prior to purchase.
Defects will be determined by an inspection within thirty (30) days of the
date of failure of the product or part by Ditch Witch Product Support
(DWPS) or its authorized dealer. DWPS will provide the location of its
inspection facilities or its nearest authorized dealer upon inquiry. DWPS
reserves the right to supply remanufactured replacements parts under
this warranty as it deems appropriate.
Extended warranties are available upon request from your local Ditch
Witch dealer or the Ditch Witch factory.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so above limitation of exclusion may not apply.
Further, some states do not allow exclusion of or limitation of how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply. This
limited warranty gives product owner specific legal rights and the
product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
For information regarding this limited warranty, contact the DWPS
department, P.O. Box 66, Perry, OK 73077-0066, or contact your local
dealer.
First version: 1/91; Latest version: 8/16