1330
Operator’s
Manual
CMW
054- 085
®
Issue 2.2
1330 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1
Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Equipment Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
• Numbered Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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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 1330 is a pedestrian trencher designed to install buried cable and pipe to depths of 36 in (915 mm)
and widths of 6 in (150 mm). It is 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.
The 1330 should be used with genuine Ditch Witch chain, teeth, and sprockets. It should be operated,
serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its 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. Trail wheel
2. Digging boom and chain
3. Engine
4. Operator station
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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
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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1330 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 equipmen t 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 publishe d. 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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1330
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 2.2/OM-8/08
Part number 054-085
Copyright 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
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.
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Content s
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
Foreword
part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact
information
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures
Controls
machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them
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
Prepare
procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite, planning the installation path,
and preparing the jobsite for work
Drive
procedures for startup, cold start, driving, and shutdown
1
5
9
19
25
27
33
Transport
procedures for lifting, hauling, and towing
Trench
procedures for trenching
Systems and Equipment
chain, teeth, sprockets, and optional equipment
Complete the Job
procedures for backfilling and restoring the jobsite and rinsing and storing
equipment
Service
service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication, replacement
of wear items, and basic maintenance
37
45
49
53
55
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Specifications
machine specifications including weights, measurements, power ratings, and fluid
capacities
Support
the warranty policy for this machine, and procedures for obtaining warranty
consideration and training
Service Record
a record of major service performed on the machine
75
79
83
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
• If a Gas Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
• If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• If Machine Catches on Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Guidelines
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:
• Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment.
• Contact your local One-Call (811 in USA) or the One-Call referral number (888-258-0808 in USA and
Canada) to have underground utilities located before digging. Also contact any utilities that do not
participate in the One-Call service.
• Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use cor rect tools and machin ery, 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.
• Replace missing or damaged safety shields and safety signs.
• 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.
• Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, ma intenance, or equipment
use.
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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
means.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT.
NOTICE can keep you from doing something that might damage the machine or someone's property. It
can also alert you against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way.
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Safety Alerts
Safety Alerts
Moving digging teeth will kill you or cut off arm or leg. Stay away.
Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg. Stay away.
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.
correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety
equipment.
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use
Crushing weight could cause death or seriou s injur y. Use
Moving parts could cut off hand or foot. Stay away.
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Safety Alerts
Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.
Follow directions carefully .
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 a nd cause injur y or
death. St ay away.
Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause burns. No
smoking, no flame, no spark.
Moving traffic - hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.
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Safety Alerts
Hot pressurized cooling system fluid could cause serious burns. Allow to
cool before servicing.
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 safety data sheets
(MSDS).
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Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures
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 proc edures and check that all safety precau tions have
been taken.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Release operator presence device and turn ignition switch to STOP.
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 near pedestrian unit, DO NOT MOVE and
do not touch unit. 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.
• Do not allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company.
• Do not allow anyone to touch equipment.
If a Gas Line is Damaged
Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause burns. No
smoking, no flame, no spark.
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 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 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.
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) 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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Emergency Procedures
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Controls
Chapter Contents
Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Engine Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Control Console
Control Console
1. Throttle (orange)
2. Boom lift control (green)
3. Speed/direction control (orange)
4. Digging chain control (yellow)
Item Description Notes
1. Throttle (orange) To increase engine speed,
push down.
To decrease engine speed,
pull up.
2. Boom lift control
(green)
To lower boom, push.
To raise boom, pull.
5. Bail (red, operator presence device)
6. Ignition switch
7. Manual start bypass button
8. Axle lock (blue)
Increasing engine speed also
increases digging chain speed.
Bail must be down for this control to
function.
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Control Console
Item Description Notes
3. Speed/direction control
(orange)
To drive, move to DRIVE slot,
then slowly forward or
reverse.
To trench, move to DIG slot,
then slowly pull to desired
speed.
To load onto truck or trailer,
move to LOAD slot, then
slowly push to desired speed.
To go faster in any slot, move
farther from N (neutral).
Bail must be down for this control to
function.
NOTICE: Trenching movement is
always backward (toward you).
4. Digging chain control
(yellow)
5. Bail (red, operator
presence device)
T o st art digging chain, push to
DIG position.
To stop digging chain, move
to N (neutral).
To dislodge a rock or other
obstruction, pull back.
T o enable g round drive and/or
trenching controls, move bail
down into handlebar.
To disable ground drive and/
or trenching controls but keep
engine running, release.
Bail must be down for this control to
function.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to trench
with control pulled toward you.
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Control Console
Item Description Notes
6. Ignition switch Units with rope start:
To turn power on, turn
clockwise to middle position.
Engine will start when rope is
pulled.
To stop engine, turn
counterclockwise.
Units with electric start:
To start engine, turn all the
way clockwise.
To stop engine, turn
counterclockwise.
7. Manual start bypass
button
8. Axle lock (blue) To unlock axle, push.
To bypass electric start
system and allow manual
rope start with dead battery:
• Turn ignition switch to
ON.
• Push and hold bypass
button while pulling rope
to start engine.
• Release bypass button
when engine starts.
To lock axle, pull.
IMPORTANT: If ignition switch is not
in ON position, engine will start but
will not continue running after bypass
button is released.
Use unlocked axle to maneuver
trencher.
Use locked axle for loading, straight
trenching, and driving over rough
terrain.
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Engine Controls
Engine Controls
1. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Choke
Item Description Notes
1. Fuel shut-off valve When transporting unit to or
from jobsite, or anytime
machine is parked, close
valve.
Before starting engine, open
valve.
2. Choke To help start cold engine,
close valve.
3. Rope start To start engine, pull rope. Engine power switch and ignition
3. Rope start
4. Engine power switch
This valve separates the fuel tank
from the engine.
This valve regulates air/fuel mixture.
switch must be on and fuel shut-off
valve open for this control to function.
If engine does not start after three
pulls, turn power switch off and check
for fuel blockage or electrical system
problems.
4. Engine power switch To turn power on, turn
clockwise.
To turn power off, turn
counterclockwise.
For normal operation, leave this
switch on all the time and use ignition
switch to power unit.
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Operation Overview
Chapter Contents
Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trenching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Leaving Jobsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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