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Operation
(continued)
Before you operate the attachment, check over pins and
connections to be sure all are securely in place. Make sure
the Post Driver is securely latched to the vehicle.
Personal protection
equipment including hard
hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, gloves, and ear
plugs are recommended
during assembly,
installation, operation,
maintenance, service,
removal, or movement of
the attachment.
Safe operation of
equipment requires the
operator's full attention.
Avoid distractions such
as radio headphones,
cell phones, etc. while
operating.
Raise the Post Driver approximately two feet (2') o the ground with the Post
Driver tilted slightly forward so the grapple jaws are visible.
Drive the vehicle forward and position the grapple jaws around the post
approximately four inches (4") from the top of the post.
Activate the auxiliary hydraulics in the reverse direction for two (2) seconds or
until the grapple jaws are rmly clamped around the post.
Raise the loader arms until the bottom of the post is above the ground.
Position the post in the desired location and lower the Post Driver until the post is
inside the lower portion of the Post Driver.
Intermittently activate auxiliary hydraulics in the forward direction to release the
grapple jaws from the post. The Grapple will rotate up and away from the post.
Continue lowering the Post Driver until the strike plate has moved up and the
weight of the Post Driver is supported by the post.
Place the loader arms in the oat position. If the vehicle is not equipped with
oat, the loader arms should be lowered, applying down force to the post.
Move the vehicle slowly left, right, forward, or backward as needed until the post
appears vertical to the ground.
The Post Driver can now be activated by turning the auxiliary hydraulics to the
forward position. If you are not using the loader oat position, the loader arms
should be lowered as the post is driven into the ground.
Drive the post to the desired depth.
As soon as the weight is released (starts to drop), shut o the auxiliary hydraulics,
raise the Post Driver until the post is cleared, and move to the next post.
When stopping the Post Driver, the weight catch should be visible through the
viewing slots on the back of the case. Never stop the Post Driver with the weight
partially raised.
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Do not allow riders on the
equipment at any time.
There is no safe place for
any riders.
Operation
Post Driver w/ Tilt and
Grapple
Contact with underground gas lines or electrical cables may
result in serious injury or death from explosion or electrical
shock. Before operating, call 811 or the local number to
locate underground utilities. Do not dig near underground
utility lines.
Carry the load low. A heavy load can cause instability of
the vehicle. Use extreme care during travel. Slow down
on turns and watch out for bumps. Use all safety devices,
including a seat belt, as recommended in the vehicle
operator's manual.
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