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Trenchers are commonly used for laying underground pipes, digging trenches and used in many other applications as construction equipment. There are different types of trenchers available in the market but whichever you use it is important for you to know that there are operational risks you should be aware of.

Here in the following sections we will look at some of the safety as well as preparation and usage tips which you must keep in mind while operating a trencher.

Safety Tips

1. Go through the manufacturers instructions in detail about using the trencher as well as the warnings which are mentioned.
2. Adhere to the safe lifting procedure for walk behind trenchers while unloading or loading them.
3. Wear essential protective accessories such as safety glasses, protective boots and hard hat while using a trencher.
4. Avoid wearing loose dress while operating the trencher.
5. No one apart from operator should be allowed to ride and the operator should always wear the seat belt.

Preparation Tips

1. Properly mark locations where digging will occur.
2. Call 811 which is common Call Before You Dig national number. You need to call this number for informing all utility companies that you intend to dig. After you inform about your plans, they will send locator who will trace and mark all existing underground lines. This process is completely free and you will not be charged anything for this.
3. Ensure that fluid levels are as required at an interval of every four hours.

Usage Tips

1. Before you refuel always make sure to turn off the engine.
2. Check chain tension on a regular basis to confirm that it is not very tight or very loose.
3. Do proper worksite inspections so that you are aware of the steep slopes, obstructions as well as drop offs.
4. Follow the manufacturer’s instruction on how to properly shut down or start the trencher.
5. Do not attempt to take sharp turns while operating the trencher.
6. Make sure to shut down the engine, lower attachment and enable parking brake when finishing work and leaving it.
7. Prior to starting the engine ensure that controls remain in neutral position and chain guards are rightly positioned.

Thus we can say that if you follow the above mentioned safety, usage as well as preparation tips, the trencher operation will be safer and you will not face any problems also in your digging projects.