Barreto 912HM TRENCHER Operator's Manual

THE
MODEL 912HM
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
SAFETY MESSAGES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TRENCHING TIPS_____
OPERATOR PREPARATION
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
GROUND TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER
LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
WORKSITE ASSESSMENT
CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
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DAILY LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
Be sure to grease all lubrication points as outlined below.
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The grease zerk on chain shaft housing should be greased after every 4 to 8 hours of use.
The grease zerk in the front wheel should be greased after every 8 hours of use.
Grease zerks on cylinder rod end and boom pivot should be greased daily.
Grease zerks on each side of the boom cylinder and on front wheel hub should be
greased once a week.
Grease zerks on the wheel hubs and hub lock screws should be greased and
freewheeled once a week or so, depending upon free wheel use.
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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 INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW (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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW (continued)
Never lift trencher over any person at any time.
WARNING: If trencher should fall it would crush anybody under it.
The trencher is very heavy. DO NOT attempt to manually lift 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.
912 TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING!
Be sure that the engine oil, fuel and hydraulic oil are at proper levels before starting the engine.
STUDY AND UNDERSTAND CONTROLS BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATION.
1. FREE WHEELING HUBS: To engage either hub, turn the lock pin handle in (clockwise).
This allows the spring-loaded pin to engage. Repeat for the other wheel. Push the trencher
a bit if necessary until each pin finds a hole to drop into. The hubs are now locked.
Disengaging one hub makes it much easier to turn the trencher when transporting under
power.
2. ENGINE IGNITION: Must be in ON position to start the engine. Move to OFF position to
stop the engine.
3. ENGINE THROTTLE: Controls engine speed. Operate at full throttle.
4. CLUTCH LEVER: Squeeze to activate the Wheel Drive and Dig Chain. All motion
stops when the lever is released. It is located on the left handlebar.
5. WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL: Controls travel direction and speed. Very slow speed is
required for trenching in most conditions. Begin trenching with the wheel control in
neutral. Then adjust the reverse speed when trenching. NOTE: Be sure operator
understands that the machine moves BACK when trenching, not forward.
6. DIG CHAIN ON/OFF CONTROL: To trench, hold the lever in the ON position while
clutch lever is activated. The ON/OFF lever will stay in position as long as the clutch lever
is held. This automatically will activate the CHAIN FORWARD/REVERSE LEVER to
the FORWARD position.
7. CHAIN FORWARD/REVERSE LEVER; Use this lever to reverse chain to help clear
debris from the chain. The clutch lever must be released to put the chain lever in reverse.
8. DIGGING BOOM CONTROL: Pull to raise the digging boom and push to lower the
boom. During normal operation you will hear a relief valve working.
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912 TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
GETTING STARTED:
1. Start and warm up engine.
2. Put the Wheel Drive Control in neutral.
3. One wheel hub may be disengaged (free wheeling) for easier steering before driving
machine to work location.
4. Squeeze the clutch lever and change the Wheel Direction Control to desired speed and
direction.
5. Adjust the wheel speed and navigate the trencher to the starting position. The trencher is
designed to dig toward the operator (with the Wheel Drive Control in reverse). With this
in mind, position the machine to start the trench.
COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS: Before operating in cold weather, refer to the Engine
Owner’s Manual for recommended engine oil. Do not spray starting fluid into the air cleaner as
engine damage could result. If the machine is operated at temperatures below +32°F (0°C) then
changing the hydraulic fluid to ISO 46 is recommended. If you do not want to change the
hydraulic fluid but want to operate the machine at temperatures below +32°F (0°C), then do the
following:
• Warm up engine at a low speed.
• Gradually increase engine speed, allowing 30 minutes for the hydraulic fluid to warm up.
Reduce the engine speed if the hydraulic pump whines. Pump noise may indicate a lack of
hydraulic fluid flow that could damage the pump.
For frequent starts below 18°F consult your Barreto Manufacturing dealer.
TRENCHING PROCEDURE:
1. Put the Wheel Drive Control in neutral
2. Be sure both hubs are engaged.
3. Have engine at full throttle (forward).
4. Hold the Dig Chain On/Off Control in On position.
5. Squeeze the clutch lever.
6. Slowly lower the digging boom until the desired trench depth is achieved.
7. Put the Wheel Drive Control in reverse. Start at slow speed.
8. Adjust the wheel speed until a workable speed is reached. Use a very slow speed for
trenching and adjust for soil conditions as necessary. If objects such as rocks or roots jam
in the chain, release the clutch lever, and then reverse the chain to dislodge the debris. If
necessary move the trencher forward a few inches and trench the area again.
TRENCHING TIPS
THE PLUNGE CUT:
If the boom bounces when lowering it, use a more gradual “boom down” action. A little ground
travel toward the operator during the plunge cut may help reduce bounce. Adjust the boom
lowering speed for soil conditions as necessary.
Do not overload engine. If the engine lugs down or the digging chain slows down, raise the boom
until speed increases, then continue lowering the boom slowly.
Do not attempt to force the boom down faster than the digging chain can remove the
material!
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OPERATOR PREPARATION
Each operator must:
• Become familiar with the controls and operation of the trencher, preferably under the
supervision of an experienced operator.
• Be at least 18 yrs. of age and be mentally and physically capable of operating the trencher
safely.
• Have studied the SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS in this manual.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: For safety, trencher operator should wear personal protection
equipment. Keep observers at a safe distance.
Wear safety eye goggles and a hard hat while operating or
observing!
WARNING: The dig chain may throw stones and
debris.
Wear safety boots and gloves. Wear close-fitting clothing.
Contain long hair. Do not wear jewelry. Wear reflective
clothing if working near traffic.
Wear adequate hearing (ear) protection while operating or
observing.
WARNING: Exposure to loud noise is cumulative
and may permanently damage your hearing.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Always leave trencher parked on a level surface.
WARNING: Do not park on incline.
Move the trencher to a level surface.
2. Unless loaded on a trailer, lower the boom to the ground.
3. Reduce the ENGINE THROTTLE to idle.
4. Move the IGNITION SWITCH to the OFF position to stop the engine.
5. CLOSE THE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE. Failure to close this valve
could cause fuel to leak down into the cylinder & crankcase. Damage
resulting from this WOULD NOT be covered by your engine warranty!
Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
WARNING: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in
the area.
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.
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GROUND TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER
Raise the digging chain boom.
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.
Use the Wheel Drive Control to control travel direction. The Wheel Drive Engage Lever must be pulled and held
to move the trencher.
• Pushing the Wheel Drive Control forward causes the machine to move forward.
• Pulling the Wheel Drive Control back causes the machine to move backward.
• If you are not experienced operating this trencher, a slow ground speed is recommended for your safety. Use
half throttle for slower transport speed.
Keep away from tires to avoid getting crushed.
WARNING: Getting run over by the trencher will cause injury.
Never allow anybody to ride on the trencher.
Never make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Use extra caution on soft or uneven ground.
Avoid operating adjacent to drop-offs or embankments.
Avoid inclines if at all possible. Never use on any incline exceeding the angles shown below.
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.
A 20° maximum incline is allowed. Honda engines have an Oil Alert system that will automatically stop the
engine if tipped more than 20°.
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DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
OSHA CFR 29 1926.651 requires that the estimated location of underground utilities be determined before
beginning excavation or an underground drilling operation. When the actual excavation or bore approaches an
estimated utility location, the exact location of the underground installation must be determined by a safe,
acceptable and dependable method. If any utility cannot be precisely located, the appropriate utility company
must shut it off.
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.
CALL 1-888-258-0808 TO LOCATE UTILITIES BEFORE TRENCHING (US. OR CANADA). This free
service will provide a “One-Call” number for the geographic area that you select. Before you start any digging
project, be sure to call the local One-Call system in your area and any utility company that does not subscribe to
the One-Call system. The One-Call representative will notify participating utility companies of your proposed
digging activities. Utilities will then mark their underground facilities by using the following international
marking codes:
Red
Yellow
Orange
Blue
Green/brown
White
Pink
Electric
Gas, oil, or petroleum
Communication, telephone, television
Potable water
Sewer
Proposed excavation
Surveying
For areas not represented by One-Call Systems International, contact the appropriate utility companies to locate
and mark the underground installations. Do not rely on visual evidence of underground utilities such as manhole
covers or electrical drop boxes…CALL!
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WORK SITE ASSESSMENT
Examine the work area for any conditions or obstructions that may inhibit trenching or create a safety hazard
for the operator or others. Use the information in this manual combined with good judgment to identify any
hazards to avoid.
In addition to calling to DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES (see previous
section for details), the operator and/or job foreman should visually inspect the work site. Look for electrical
drop boxes, notices of underground placements, manhole covers, recent trenching activity, any evidence of
possible underground placements, banks, overhangs, drop-offs, rocks, tree limbs, wire, uneven terrain, any
existing trenches or holes and toxic ground conditions.
Only operate trencher 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.
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.
Allow adequate side and overhead clearances between trencher and any objects such as buildings,
fences, and trees.
WARNING: If the digging 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 or auger. 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.
Adequate lighting is required, daylight or artificial, for safe operation of the trencher.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both motorized
traffic and pedestrians. As appropriate, erect barriers, 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.
MACHINE FUNCTION CHECK: If the operator releases the WHEEL DRIVE or DIG CHAIN LEVERS,
these functions should stop. This is intended for your safety and must be maintained in good functional
condition. Contact your dealer or the factory if anything on the trencher does not function properly.
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CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
After LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES and performing the WORK SITE ASSESSMENT,
accidental dig chain contact with a buried utility might still occur. If it does, stop digging and call 911 for
help.
If you cut a wire or cable, assume that you do not know what kind it is. It may be electrical or any one of
several communication lines: telephone, television, or fiber optic. In any case, do not touch it or even look at
the ends of it. Stop digging and call 911 for help. Do not dig any more until the appropriate utility company
has assessed the situation, taken appropriate action, and informed you that is safe to proceed.
If you strike a pipe, it could be gas, oil, petroleum, water or sewer. In any case, stop digging, shut off the
engine, and evacuate the area immediately. Call 911 for help.
Electrical wires or cables: If you think that you may have severed electrical wires, stop digging and call 911
for help. Keep yourself and other people away from the area.
DANGER: An electric shock could kill you. Assume that any severed wire or cable is HOT with
voltage and do not touch it!
Gas lines: If you think that you may have struck a gas line, shut off the engine and evacuate the area
immediately. Call 911 for help.
DANGER: A gas explosion could kill you. Sparks will likely occur from the dig chain scraping the
metal pipe. If gas leaks out an explosion could easily occur.
Fiber optic cables: If you think that you may have severed a fiber optic cable, do not touch or even look at
the ends of it.
WARNING: Fiber optic cables convey laser light that can injure your eyesight. Call 911 for help.
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