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Pre-Start Inspection and Operation
Operating Instructions
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY TRENCHING, MAKE SURE THAT THE WORK AREA
HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND MARKED FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES OR
POTENTIAL OBSTRUCTIONS. ANY CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. CONTACT
DIGGERS HOTLINE (1-800-242-8511) TO HAVE THE WORK AREA INSPECTED
AND MARKED.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that the Trencher control lever is in the
NEUTRAL position and that the Trencher Operator presence control is not
depressed. If this control is in either the forward or reverse position with the oper-
ator presence control depressed and the engine is started, the trencher will begin to
function.
• The instructions in this manual refer to a power unit that has an operator presence
control that when released, that automatically shuts off the trencher, but allows the
engine to continue to operate.
Since Compact Power Inc. has no direct control over machine application or operation, following
the proper safety practices is the responsibility of the owner and/or operator of the machine.
1. Move the engine throttle to the full speed setting.
2. Raise the trencher boom off the ground (Item 1, Figure 3–17) and position it for use.
• Make sure that you are standing on the operator's platform.
• DO NOT step off of the platform when the chain trencher is engaged.
• If you release the operator presence control, the trencher will automatically stop
all motion, but the engine will continue to run.
• Make sure that no other people are near the trencher chain or spoils auger during
machine operation.
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