Ditch Witch 1820 Operators Manual - Ben's Rental and Sales
Ditch Witch 1820 Operators Manual - Ben's Rental and Sales
Ditch Witch 1820 Operators Manual - Ben's Rental and Sales
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38 <strong>1820</strong> - OPERATION<br />
DRIVE<br />
DRIVE<br />
Incorrect procedures could result<br />
in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use<br />
equipment correctly.<br />
NOTICE: Keep attachments low when operating<br />
on slope. Drive slowly <strong>and</strong> cautiously at all times.<br />
Jobsite hazards<br />
could cause death or serious injury.<br />
Use correct equipment <strong>and</strong> work<br />
methods. Use <strong>and</strong> maintain proper<br />
safety equipment.<br />
IMPORTANT: Keep h<strong>and</strong> on operator presence switch or<br />
machine will not run.<br />
1. Raise or lower boom.<br />
• Pull boom control (green) to raise boom.<br />
• In rough terrain, push boom control (green) to lower<br />
boom for better stability.<br />
2. Engage or disengage axle lock.<br />
• On level ground, pull axle lock (blue) to disengage.<br />
• In rough terrain, push axle lock (blue) to engage.<br />
3. Push throttle (black) to 3/4 open.<br />
4. Depress operator presence switch <strong>and</strong> move speed/direction<br />
control (orange) to forward or reverse position.<br />
5. To turn move speed/direction control (orange) to left or right.