How to Dig With Ditch Witches

Ditch Witch is a company based out of Perry, Oklahoma that manufactures trench digging machines for both home and industrial use. Ditch Witch products come in several different models and sizes, depending on level of work that needs to be done. For most homeowners, the stand-behind machines are sufficient for digging trenches and ditches in the front or backyard, and these machines can be easily stored in the garage. For construction companies or those that are maintaining large pieces of land, ride-on machines allow more ground to be covered and give you more power to dig deeper trenches. Ride-on Machines should only be operated by people with experience or training in operating heavy machinery, but stand-behind machines can be run by just about anyone.

Instructions

Using Walk Behind Ditch Witch
- 1
  Put all controls in neutral, and open the fuel shut off switch.
- 2
  Move the throttle control to 1/4 way open.
- 3
  Turn the ignition switch to the "on" position.
- 4
  Pull the rope start to start up the engine.
- 5
  Let the engine warm up for five minutes, running at half throttle.
- 6
  Take off the parking brake.
- 7
  Drive the Ditch Witch to the starting point of the line that you would like to dig.
- 8
  Move throttle to 1/2 open.
- 9
  Push the digging control to lower the digging boom to the ground.
- 10
  Put the digging chain control in dig position.
- 11
  Increase the engine to full throttle.
- 12
  Using the boom control, lower the digging boom to the depth at which you wish to dig the trench.
- 13
  Move the speed and direction control to the desired speed at which you wish to move. Follow the Ditch Witch along the path of the dig, stopping to adjust the speed and depth as you go.
- 14
  Complete the trench in one pass to make sure it is a straight line.

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