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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Watch for this symbol. identifies important safety messages. When you see this symbol. read the safety message carefully.
GENERAL SAFETY
1.
Do not mount post driver on tractors weighing less than 3000 (1360 Operating or transporting post driver mounted on a tractor
weighing less than 3000
(1360. could result in tractor roll over causing serious injury or death to operator and nearby.
2.
mount post driver on tractors without ROPS protection.
3. Only one person, the operator, should be allowed to operate
post driver.
4.
Never ride, or permit others to ride, on the of the tractor or on the post driver.
5.
allow anyone, other than the operator, on the tractor when operating or transporting the post driver.
6. Follow all safety precautions in your tractor manual
7.
Keep a first aid kit in the tractor or transport vehicle at all times.
ASSEMBLY SAFETY
1.
Securely support assembly with chain hoist or other over head assembly. heavy hammer assembly fell,
nearby could be seriously injured.
2.
Use an aligning to line up holes. Keep fingers out of these holes. Any sudden movement of heavy components will severely or
sever your fingers.
3. Use a hoist or adequate manpower to lift the
components into place. Use adequate jacks or support materials. Attempting to lift heavy
components by yourself could cause serious injury.
4.
Be sure all bolts and hydraulic fittings are tight, and all cotter pins are installed in pins.
5.
Before applying pressure to hydraulic system, be sure all connections are tight and components are not damaged
6. Use cardboard or wood as a backstop when searching for hydraulic leaks. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can cause serious if it
penetrates the skin. See a doctor immediately if injured.
7.
Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting hydraulic components. Hydraulic components under pressure, may cause parts and hydraulic
fluid to fly
at a high velocity which could cause serious injury.
8.
Post driver linkage can be seriously damaged if interference or binding occurs.
9. Operator should always observe the movement of hammer and mast assembly when raising and folding post driver for transport. If upper link
of 3
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point hitch was adjusted too short, and/or the upper limit of the 3
-
point hitch is set to high, the hammer and mast assembly could strike
operator or rear of tractor causing serious
or death to operator or damage to tractor.
connecting (or disconnecting) hydraulic pump to (or from) tractor P.T.O. shaft, disengage P.T.O. and shut off tractor engine. Serious
or death may occur
if
P.T.O. was accidentally engaged connecting or disconnecting pump.
the torque arm chain of P.T.O. pump is not properly secured, severe damage to the pump and hydraulic circuitry could occur.
stay clear of P.T.O. when it is engaged. Serious injury or death will result if clothing, hair or limbs were caught in P.T.O. shaft.
ensure tractor's P.T.O. safety shield is installed.
injury may occur to nearby if post driver fell because lock strap (see ILL.
7
or was not tight when mounting or
post driver.