USE COMMON SENSE AND PLENTY OF IT
1) DO NOT allowanyperson to operate the rotary hoe withoutfirst readingandunderstanding the
safety precautionsandoperatinginstructions. Readandunderstand the enginemanual.KNOW
THE CONTROLS AND HOW TO STOP THE ROTARY HOE QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY.
2) NEVER allow children or untrained adults to operate the rotary hoe.
3) ALWAYSwearprotectiveclothingwhenoperating the rotary hoe.
This includes, but is not limited to: safety glasses, loose fitting gloves,
steel capped boots and hearing protection. NEVER wear loose fitting
clothing or jewellery when operating the rotary hoe. Keep all clothing away from moving parts. Items
could become caught in the machine, resulting in injury.
4) ALWAYS operate the rotary hoe in a well lighted area.
5) ALWAYSmakecertainthat the tyne engagement control lever is in the “neutral”positionprior to
starting the engine. The TYNE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL LEVER on the left handlebar is for the
6) ALWAYS operate rotary hoe on level groundonly. Police the area before
rotary hoeing. Remove anyforeignobjects in the diggingarea(egbricks, rocks,
wire and sticks). Locate andmarkanysprinklerheads, water pipes, gaslines,
electrical and telephone cables or any other hazard either below or above ground.
7) DO NOT allow otherpersonsnear the rotary hoe. It is the responsibility of the operator to keep
bystanders and animals a minimum of 6 metres (18ft) away from the machine while it is in operation.
9) NEVERoperate the rotary hoe when fatigued.ALWAYS BE ALERT! If youbecometiredwhile
operating the rotary hoe, takeabreak. If youhaveanyphysical or mental conditionthatmay be
aggravated by strenuous work, consult your physician before you operate this equipment.
NEVER operate the rotary hoe under the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs.
10) ALWAYSKEEP YOUR HANDS,FEETAND BODY AWAY FROM THE DIGGING
AREA WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
11) NEVER operate the unit without the safety guards in place and in working order.
Keep the unit well maintained and in good working order
12) DO NOT leave the machine unattended while the engine is running.
13) DO NOT overspeed the engine or alter the governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and will
shorten engine life.
14) NEVERoperate the rotary hoe in an enclosedarea.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide, an odourless and tasteless poison.
15) STOP the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead and allow engine to cool before inspecting or
performing maintenance on the rotary hoe.
16) REFUELLING
*SHUT OFF ENGINE. DO NOT REFUEL AN ENGINE WHILE OPERATING!
* Allow engine to cool. Minimum 5 minutes.
*USE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. Use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
*Do not mix oil with unleaded fuel.
* Do not over-fill fuel tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
* Do not smoke near equipment.
* Allow no naked flame or hot material in refuelling area.
* Use only approved fuel containers and funnels. Remember, fuel is a potential hazard.
* Refer to engine owners manual for full details.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RH918 USERS
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Recommendations
WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION
ENGINE EQUIPPED MACHINERY OR DEVICES:
The equipmentwhich you have purchased doesnothave a spark arrester muffler. If thisequipment
is to be used on any forest and brush covered land or grass covered unimproved land, the law may
requirethatasparkarrester muffler be installedand be in effectiveworkingorder. The spark
arrester must be attached tothe exhaust system and comply with local authorities by-laws.
Hydraulic oil is under extreme pressure and can get under skin and burn or poison. Check for
leaks with cardboard.
8)
operator’s protection. All motion stops when the control lever’s released!
DO NOT TAPE THE CONTROL LEVER UP or otherwise by-pass this safety feature!
6
MAXIMUM ANGLE
OF OPERATION
DO NOT EXCEED
15º ANGLE
USE COMMON SENSE
AND PLENTY OF IT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HT912USERS
INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT allow any person to operate the
hydraulic trencher without first reading and
understanding the safety instructions and
NEVER allow children to operate the hydraulic trencher.
ALWAYS use hydraulic trencher in a well lighted area.
ALWAYS make certain that all control clutches are in
the “disengaged” position prior to starting the engine.
The safety clutch lever/Operator Presence Control on
the left handlebar is for operator protection. DO NOT
tape down or otherwise bypass this Safety Device.
NEVER wear loose fitting clothing or jewellery when
operating the hydraulic trencher. Keep all clothing
away from moving parts. Item could become
caught in the machine, resulting in injury.
ALWAYS wear protective
clothing when operating
the hydraulic trencher.
This includes, but is not limited to, safety glasses, hard hat
loose fitting gloves, steel capped boots and hearing protection.
operating instructions. KNOW THE CONTROLS AND
HOW TO STOP THE HYDRAULIC TRENCHER QUICKLY
IN AN EMERGENCY.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Police the area before trenching. Remove any foreign
objects in the digging area eg bricks, rocks, wire and
sticks. Locate and mark any sprinkler heads, water
pipes, gas lines, electrical and telephone cables or any
other hazard either below or above ground.
5)
DO NOT leave the machine unattended while the engine
is running. DO NOT park on incline or park
perpendicular to slope. DO NOT freewheel down incline.
7)
DO NOT overspeed the engine or alter the governor
settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and will
shorten engine life
8)
NEVER operate the hydraulic trencher when fatigued.
ALWAYS BE ALERT! If you get tired while operating
the hydraulic trencher, take a break. If you have any
type of physical or mental condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work, consult with your
physician before you operate this equipment. NEVER
operate the hydraulic trencher under the influence of
medication, alcohol or drugs.
9)
NEVER operate the unit without the safety
guards in place and in working order. Keep
the unit well maintained and in good working order
Remove the hydraulic trencher from its
trailer. Use caution.
Police the area. Remove any
foreign objects from the area.
Identify and mark the location of sprinkler heads,
gas pipes, telephone cables, etc.
IGNITION: Must be in “ON” position to start. “OFF”
to stop.
ENGINE: Throttle cable controls engine speed.
Operate at full throttle (all the way forward).
WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL LEVER: Controls wheel
speed forward or reverse after clutch lever is engaged.
DIGGING BOOM CONTROL LEVER: Raises and lowers
the digging boom.
DIGGING CHAIN CONTROL LEVER: must be in “ON”
position BEFORE clutch lever is depressed in order
to start chain in motion. Chain moves in a forward
direction after clutch lever is engaged.
SAFETY CLUTCH LEVER/OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL: (At left handle grip) Activates WHEEL
DRIVE and DIGGING CHAIN controls when depressed.
Stops all motion when released.
FORWARD/REVERSE DIGGING CHAIN CONTROL
LEVER: Allows manual operation of chain in forward
or reverse rotation to dislodge objects or dig difficult
terrain. (This control can be used with the clutch lever
released.) To reverse chain, DIGGING CHAIN control
must be in “OFF” position.
Familiarize yourself with the hydraulic
trencher and its controls.
10)
1)
1)
2)
1)
Free Wheel Hub Feature - Operation:
Pull one free wheeling pin slightly, using the split
ring. Rotate the pin until the 3mm (1/8”) diameter roll
pin aligns with the slot in the mounting plate. Allow
the pin to slide through the slot. Repeat for the other
wheel. Roll the trencher until each pin drops into a
hole in the hub. The wheel hubs are now locked.
Reverse the procedure to unlock the wheels.
2)
DO NOT allow other persons near the hydraulic
trencher. It is up to the operator to keep
bystanders and animals a minimum of 6 metres
(20ft) away from the machine while in operation.
12)
NEVER operate the hydraulic trencher in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odourless and tasteless poison.
13)
WARNING: Hydraulic oil is under extreme
pressure and can get under skin and burn
or poison. Check for leaks with cardboard.
14)
STOP the engine and disconnect the spark
plug lead(s) and allow engine to cool before
inspecting or performing maintenance on
the hydraulic trencher.
15)
REFUELLING
* Shut off engine. DO NOT REFUEL AN ENGINE
WHILE OPERATING!
* Allow engine to cool. Minimum 5 minutes
* Do not smoke. *Allow no naked flame
or hot material in refuelling area.
* Use only approved fuel containers and funnels.
Remember, fuel is a potential hazard.
* Do not over-fill fuel tank. Allow space for
fuel expansion.
* USE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. Use clean,
fresh unleaded fuel.
* Do not mix oil with unleaded fuel.
16)
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET AND BODY
AWAY FROM THE DIGGING CHAIN AND OTHER
MOVING PARTS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
11)
ALWAYS operate
hydraulic trencher
on level ground only.
6) MAXIMUM
ANGLE OF
OPERATION
DO NOT EXCEED 15ºANGLE
BEFORE USE
OPERATION
TRANSPORT
