Charles Machine Works C12 Manuel utilisateur
C12/C14/C16
Operator’s
Manual
Issue 1.0
Original Instruction 053-2868
C12/C14/C16 Operator’s Manual Overview - 2
Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
• Numbered Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Serial Number Location
Serial Number Location
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Trencher serial number is located as
shown.
Item
date of manufacture
date of purchase
trencher serial number
trailer serial number
engine serial number
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Intended Use
Intended Use
The C12, C14 and C16 pedestrian trenchers are designed to install buried cable and pipe. The maximum
trenching depth is 30” (762 mm). The maximum trenching width is 6” (200 mm). These units are intended
for operation in ambient temperatures from 20° to 115°F (-7° to 46°C). Use in any other way is considered
contrary to the intended use.
C12, C14 and C16 units should be used with genuine Ditch Witch®chain, teeth, and sprockets. They
should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with their particular characteristics and
acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.
Unit Components
1. Control console
2. Engine
3. Digging boom and chain
4. Pivot trail wheel
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Operator Orientation
Operator Orientation
1. Front of unit
2. Right side of unit
3. Rear of unit
4. Left side of unit
Operating Area
The operating area (A) is at the rear of the
machine, behind the control console.
Any other area less than 6 ft (2 m) from the
machine is a danger area (B). Stay away.
Moving digging teeth can kill. Trench cave-in can cause
you to fall. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Before you start machine, tell all personnel to go from danger area (B).
• If someone enters danger area (B) during operation, use emergency shutdown.
6ft/2m
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About This Manual
About This Manual
This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See the beige Operation Overview
pages for basic operating procedures. Cross references such as “See page 50” will direct you to detailed
procedures.
Bulleted Lists
Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be
performed in a specific order.
Numbered Lists
Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.
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About This Manual
C12/C14/C16 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 8
Foreword
This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation
instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch®equipment.
Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference.
If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.
If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a
dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. The Charles
Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your
Ditch Witch dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.
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C12/C14/C16
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 1.0/OM-03/16
Part number 053-2868
Copyright 2016
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
, Ditch Witch, CMW and Roto Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles
Machine Works, Inc.
This product and its use may be covered by one or more patents at http://patents.charlesmachine.works.
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Contents
Overview
machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed
to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual
2
Foreword
part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact
information
8
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures 12
Operation Overview
an overview for completing a job with this machine: planning, setting up, installing
product, and restoring the jobsite; with cross references to detailed procedures
22
Controls
machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them 24
Prepare
procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite, planning the installation path,
and preparing the jobsite for work
34
Drive
procedures for startup, cold start, driving, and shutdown 42
Transport
procedures for lifting, hauling, and towing 48
Trench
procedures for trenching 54
Systems and Equipment
chain, teeth, sprockets, and optional equipment 60
Complete the Job
procedures for backfilling and restoring the jobsite and rinsing and storing
equipment
66
Service
service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication, replacement
of wear items, and basic maintenance
68
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