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28 PM-000251 - Operator’s Manual - PDD-PD50 - June 2022
• Ensure the crowd on your machine is forward and not back. This will keep the drive unit clear of the
cradle and allow the auger to move freely from side to side and forward and back. The pendulum action
must not be hindered otherwise damage / bending of the shaft or auger may occur. Lower the auger into
the ground ensuring the auger drive does not stall and remains in a vertical position, start rotation of the
auger.
• As the auger starts to load up with spoil, stop the rotation whilst still in the hole and raise the auger
vertically. Move away from the hole, rotate the auger & stop, rotate the auger & stop in the forward
direction to remove the spoil. Do not rapidly engage forward/reverse action to remove spoil.
• Do not remove the auger on an angle out of the hole, as you will run the increased risk of bending the
auger or shaft.
• If trying to remove the auger full of material and you experience strong resistance, reverse the auger
slowly whilst raising the auger vertically to assist with removal. Do not pull with the machine as you may
run the risk of shaft damage to the drive.
• Do not ick the dirt (especially mud or clay) from the auger, as you may run the increased risk of bending
the auger shaft.
• Keep clearing the auger hole regularly as you drill deeper. This will help prolong the life of the auger and
the wear parts. In rocks it is recommended to add a slow stream of water to help the performance and
life of the rock teeth.
11 Operating Instructions
Do not rapidly engage forward reverse operation to remove soil from the Auger, this creates excessive pressure spikes
which will adversely effect performance and longevity of the motor.
CAUTION
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