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PR95
Operator’s
Manual
®
CMW Issue 1.0
053- 1102
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1 Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 • Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview - 2 PR95 Operator’s Manual Serial Number Location Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Power unit (2) and engine serial numbers (1) are located as shown. Date of manufacture Date of purchase Power unit serial number Engine serial number CMW
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Overview - 3 Intended Use Intended Use Ditch Witch pipe bursters are intended for the replacement of buried pipes and conduits. The PR95 produces 187,400 lb (88 t) of pullback force. A power unit provides hydraulic power to run the pipe burster. The unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer. Use in
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Overview - 4 PR95 Operator’s Manual Operator Orientation Operator Orientation IMPORTANT: Top view of unit is shown. 1. Front of unit 2. Right side of unit 3. Rear of unit 4. Left side of unit About This Manual This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See Operation Overview 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 pr
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 5 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
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Foreword - 6 PR95 Operator’s Manual PR95 Operator’s Manual Issue number 1.0/OM-9/06 Part number 053-1102 Copyright 2006 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. , Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Perma-Soil, Power Pipe, Super Witch, Super Witch II, Pierce Airrow, The Underground, and The Underground Authority Worldwide are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. CMW
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Contents - 7 Contents Overview 1 machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual Foreword 5 part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact information Safety 9 machine safety alerts and emergency procedures Controls 19 machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them Prepare 29 procedures for inspecting and classifying the
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Contents - 8 PR95 Operator’s Manual Service Record 93 a record of major service performed on the machine CMW
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Safety - 9 Safety Chapter Contents Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Electric Strike Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 • If an Electric Line is Damaged . . . . . . . .
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Safety - 10 PR95 Operator’s Manual Guidelines Guidelines Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies which do not subscribe to One-Call. Have all underground pipes and cables located and marked before operating equipment. If you damage a utility, contact utility company. • Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools and ma
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Safety - 11 Safety Alert Classifications Safety Alert Classifications 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
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Safety - 12 PR95 Operator’s Manual Safety Alerts Safety Alerts Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away. Deadly gases. Lack of oxygen or presence of gas will cause sickness or death. Provide ventilation. Moving tools will kill or injure. Never use wrenches or tools on moving rods and burster unit components when unit is operating. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work metho
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Safety - 13 Safety Alerts Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. Improper control function could cause death or serious injury. If control does not work as described in instructions, stop machine and have it serviced. Looking into fiber optic cable could result in permanent vision damage. Do not look into ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable. Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and cause inju
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Safety - 14 PR95 Operator’s Manual Safety Alerts Flying objects may cause injury. Wear hard hat and safety glasses. Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool. Exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing loss. Wear hearing protection. Fall possible. Slips or trips may result in injury. Keep area clean. Battery acid may cause burns. Avoid contact. Improper handling or use of chemicals may result in illness, injury, or equipment damage. Follow instructions on labels and in material s
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Safety - 15 Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures 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. Electric Strike Description 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 electr
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Safety - 16 PR95 Operator’s Manual Emergency Procedures If an Electric Line is Damaged If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are in pit, DO NOT MOVE. Remain in pit 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. • Contact utility company to shut off power. • Do not leave pit until given permission by utility company. I
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Safety - 17 Emergency Procedures If a Gas Line is Damaged If you suspect a gas line has been damaged, take the following actions. The order 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 possible. • Immediately call
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Safety - 18 PR95 Operator’s Manual Emergency Procedures CMW
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PR95 Operator’s Manual Controls - 19 Controls Chapter Contents Bursting Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Rod Makeup Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CMW
