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RT45 Operator’s Manual
Chapter Contents
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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If an Electric Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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If a Gas Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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If Machine Catches on Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Machine Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Safety
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Guidelines
Guidelines
When you see this safety alert sign, carefully read and follow all instructions.
YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE. Read this entire section before using your equipment.
Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:
• Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment.
• 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.
• Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools and machinery, safety equipment, and work methods for jobsite.
• Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Review jobsite hazards, safety and emergency procedures, and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work begins. Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch
®
dealer or at www.ditchwitch.com/safe.
• Fully inspect equipment before operating. Repair or replace any worn or damaged parts. Replace missing or damaged safety shields and safety signs. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for assistance.
• Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right.
• Do not operate unit where flammable gas may be present.
• Only operate equipment in well-ventilated areas.
• Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.
• Complete the equipment checklist located at www.ditchwitch.com/safe.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• battery posts, terminals and related accessories
• engine exhaust
• ethylene glycol
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Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures
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Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.
Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have been taken.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position or push remote engine stop button (if equipped).
Electric Strike Description
Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away.
When working near electric cables, remember the following:
• Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least resistance.
• Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all equipment.
• Low voltage current can injure or kill. Many work-related electrocutions result from contact with less than 440 volts.
Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike include:
• power outage
• smoke
• explosion
• popping noises
• arcing electricity
If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred.
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Emergency Procedures
If an Electric Line is Damaged
If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are on tractor, DO NOT MOVE. Remain on tractor and take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend upon the situation.
• Warn people nearby that an electric strike has occurred. Instruct them to leave the area and contact utility.
• Raise attachments and drive from immediate area.
• Contact utility company to shut off power.
• Do not return to jobsite or allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company.
If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are off tractor, DO NOT TOUCH TRACTOR.
Take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend upon the situation.
• LEAVE AREA. The ground surface may be electrified, so take small steps with feet close together to reduce the hazard of being shocked from one foot to the other. For more information, contact your
Ditch Witch
®
dealer.
• Contact utility company to shut off power.
• Do not return to jobsite or allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company.
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Emergency Procedures
If a Gas Line is Damaged
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Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark.
275-419 (2P)
Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.
Follow directions carefully.
If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions. The orders and degree of action will depend on the situation.
• Immediately shut off engine(s), if this can be done safely and quickly.
• Remove any ignition source(s), if this can be done safely and quickly.
• Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area.
• Leave jobsite as quickly as possibSSle.
• Immediately call your local emergency phone number and utility company.
• If jobsite is along street, stop traffic from driving near jobsite.
• Do not return to jobsite until given permission by emergency personnel and utility company.
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Emergency Procedures
If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged
Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable. Vision damage can occur. Contact utility company.
If Machine Catches on Fire
Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.
• Immediately move battery disconnect switch (if equipped and accessible) to disconnect position.
• If fire is small and fire extinguisher is available, attempt to extinguish fire.
• If fire cannot be extinguished, leave area as quickly as possible and contact emergency personnel.
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Safety Alert Classifications
Safety Alert Classifications
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These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages 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.
Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level means.
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.
Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT.
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.
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Machine Safety Alerts
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1
2
3
only.
275-070
Runaway possible. Start from operator’s position
Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake.
273-475
Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool or wear gloves.
273-423
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Machine Safety Alerts
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5
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Rollover could kill or crush. Wear seat belt.
275-303
Fall possible. Riders can fall from machine and be injured or killed. Only operator is allowed on machine.
273-487
Tiedown location. See Transport chapter for more information.
274-318
6
273-459
Fire or explosion possible. Do not use starter fluid.
7
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Attachment Safety Alerts
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2
Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
Moving parts could cut off hand. Keep hands away.
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H313
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1
2
3
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away.
274-002
Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information.
274-442
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away.
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2
3
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away.
274-002
Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information.
274-442
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away.
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H350
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1
2
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away.
274-002
Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information.
274-442
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4
5
1
2
275-184
Moving parts could cut off hand. Keep hands away.
Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people. Wear safety glasses and hard hat.
275-193
Moving digging teeth will cause serious injury or death. Stay away.
275-443
Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
275-326
Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information.
274-442
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H331
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1
Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information.
274-442
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2
3
4
Moving parts could cut off hand. Keep hands away.
275-184
Tiedown location. See Transport chapter for more information.
274-318
Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information.
274-442
Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people. Wear safety glasses and hard hat.
275-193
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Moving digging teeth will cause serious injury or death. Stay away.
275-443
5
Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool or wear gloves.
275-355
6
Fall possible. Riders can fall from machine and be injured or killed. Only operator is allowed on machine.
273-487
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RWIII/RWIV
1
away.
275-197
Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay
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Attachment Safety Alerts
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