TrenchBadger Pro 12 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
TrenchBadger
®
PRO series
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand
the instructions before using the machine.
© 2016 TrenchBadger, Inc. —All Rights Reserved. Ver R.5
English

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................3
Dear customer, ...................................................................3
SAFETY AWARENESS .................................................................4
A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY ...........................................4
SYMBOLS ............................................................................4
THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.................................................5
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL WARNINGS.............5
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS ..............................6
STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................6
FUEL HANDLING..................................................................7
OPERATIONAL SAFETY ........................................................7
Kickout..........................................................................8
Maintaining Control......................................................8
First Aid Kit ...................................................................8
Machine Safety Equipment...........................................8
Throttle Lockout ...........................................................9
Stop Switch...................................................................9
Trenching Deflector ......................................................9
Vibration Damping........................................................9
Centrifugal Clutch .......................................................10
Harness Strap .............................................................10
ASSEMBLY...............................................................................11
PRODUCT AND COMPONENT VIEWS ................................11
Accessories and Layouts .............................................11
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY ........................................................13
Assembly of the Top Deflector....................................13
Assembly of the Gearbox............................................13
Assembly of the Front Deflector.................................13
Assembly of the V-Trench Blades................................13
Assembly of the Handle..............................................13
OPERATION.............................................................................14
FUELING ...........................................................................14
Oxygenated Gasoline..................................................14
Alkylate Gasoline........................................................14
Fuel Mixture...............................................................14
Filling the Tank ...........................................................14
STARTING THE ENGINE .....................................................15
Starting Warm Engine.................................................15
Breaking-in the Engine ...............................................15
STOPPING THE ENGINE.....................................................15
GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS.................................16
Preparation for Trench/Bed Cutting ...........................16
Safety Harness Adjustment ........................................16
Basic Safety Rules.......................................................16
Check Before Starting.................................................16
WORKING TECHNIQUES....................................................17
Trenching ...................................................................17
Bed Cutting.................................................................17
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................18
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT .............................................18
Idle Speed Adjustment ...............................................18
FUEL FILTER ......................................................................19
AIR FILTER.........................................................................19
STARTER UNIT...................................................................19
ENGINE.............................................................................19
SPARK PLUG......................................................................19
MUFFLER ..........................................................................20
GEARBOX..........................................................................20
DEFLECTORS .....................................................................20
CONTINUAL MAINTENANCE ADVISABLE...........................20
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................21
STORAGE ................................................................................23
TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................23

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INTRODUCTION
Dear customer,
Congratulations on your selected TrenchBadger product! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of
one of the finest handheld trenchers/bed cutters on the market.
TrenchBadger is the first to bring a hand held, stand-up ergonomic trencher/bed cutter to the outdoor power
equipment consumers for both the lawn and garden and building and construction industry, with safety and quality as
our highest priority.
We are convinced that you will appreciate the quality and performance of our product for many projects to come.The
purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help for operational guidance and repair and
service whenever this may be necessary.
We want to help youget the best results from your new trencher/bed cutter and tooperate it safely. This manual contains the
information on howto do that - please read it carefully. Think of this operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following
its′ content (assembly, environmental awareness, operation, maintenance, etc.) the life span and the second-hand value of
the machine can be extended. If you lend, rent or sell this machine, make sure that the new operator receives the owner′s
manual.
Thank you for using a TrenchBadger product.
TrenchBadger has a policy of continuous development and product improvement and therefore reserves the right to
modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.
Best Wishes,
TrenchBadger, Inc.

SAFETY AWARENESS
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SAFETY AWARENESS
A FEW WORDS ABOUT
SAFETY
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. And using this trencher/bed cutter safely
is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety,
we have provided operating procedures and other
information on labels and in this manual. This
information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you
about all the hazards associated with operating or
maintaining a trencher/bed cutter. You must use
your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety
of forms, including:
• Safety Labels—on the trencher/bed cutter.
• Safety Messages—preceded by a safety alert
symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
• Safety Headings—such as IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
• Safety Section—such as TRENCHER SAFETY.
•Instructions—how to use this trencher/bed cutter
correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety
information—please read it carefully!
Note: Illustrations and specifications
in this manual may vary according to
Country requirements and are subject to
change without notice by the
manufacturer.
SYMBOLS
These signal words mean the following, if you don’t
follow instructions:
You WILL be KILLED
or SERIOUSLY HURT
You CAN be KILLED
or SERIOUSLY HURT
You CAN be HURT
Your manual contains special
messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns,
machine damage as well as
helpful operating and servicing
information. PLEASE READ
ALL THE INFORMATION
CAREFULLY TO AVOID
INJURY AND MACHINE
DAMAGE.
When operating this equipment,
always wear:
A protective helmet where there
is a risk of falling objects
Approved hearing protection
Approved eye protection
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty
protective gloves when operating
and handling the blades.
Wear safety shoes or boots having
skid-proof sole and anti-piercing /
steel toed inserts.
Watch out for thrown objects and
ricochets.
The operator of the machine must
ensure, while working, that no
persons oranimals come closer
than 50ft (15m).
Kickback - Machine can be thrown
violently up or to the side when the
blade comes into contact with a
fixed object.The blade is capable
of amputating an arm or leg.
Always keep people and animals
at least 50ft (15m) from the
machine.

SAFETY AWARENESS
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THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Your operator’s manual is for your protection.
READ IT. Keep it in a safe place for reference.
Know what you are doing before you begin
assembly of the unit. Proper preparation and
upkeep go hand-in-hand with satisfactory
performance of the trencher/bed cutter and safety.
Contact your dealer or the distributor for your area if
you do not understand any of the instructions in this
manual. In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual contains paragraphs that require your
special attention.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND
OPERATIONAL WARNINGS
WARNING: To ensure safe and
correct operation of the trencher/bed
cutter, this operator’s manual should
always be kept with or near machine.
WARNING: Allow only persons who
understand this manual and have had
proper training to operate your
trencher/bed cutter.
WARNING: A trencher/bedcutter can
be dangerous if used incorrectly or
carelessly, and can cause serious or
fatal injury to the operator or others.
It is extremely important that you
read and understand the contents of
this operator’s manual.
WARNING: Under no circumstances
may the design of the machine be
modified without the permission of
the manufacturer. Always use
genuine accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or
the death of the operator or others.
WARNING: The ignition system
produces an electromagnetic field of
a very low intensity. This field may
interfere with some pacemakers. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury, persons with pacemaker
should consult their physician and
the pacemaker manufacturer before
operating this tool.
WARNING: Muffler surfaces are very
hot during and after operation of the
trencher/bed cutter, keep all body
parts away from the muffler. Serious
burns may occur if contact is made
with the muffler.
WARNING: Long-term exposure to
noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. So always use
approved hearing protection.
WARNING: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and wrists of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal
swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
wrists, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Operate your
trench/bed cutter outdoors only in a
well ventilated area.
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