are not intended to be all inclusive. Plan your path and
make sure there are no obstructions or tripping
hazards. Consider how you will set the load. The spinal
column is a very sensitive mechanism. At any given
time, improper lifting procedures can cause damage
that can lead to injury.
1) Position your feet at a comfortable distance
(shoulder width) to help provide the necessary
balance.
2) Tighten your stomach muscles by pulling in your
stomach. Keep your back as straight as possible to
keep the spine, back muscles and ligaments in correct
alignment.
3) Remember to bend at the hips and knees as much
as possible.
4) Start lifting the Hole Digger with a thrust of your feet
while lifting as much as possible with your leg muscles.
Use smooth movements.
5) Once you lift the Hole Digger, keep it close as
possible to the body. Avoid turning at the waist. To turn,
pivot your entire body.
6) Keep your shoulders, hips and feet pointed in the
same direction.
7) Keep your footing firm and make sure that your
intended path is clear before attempting to carry the
Hole Digger.
MINIMIZING KICKBACK FROM AN OPERATIONAL
STANDPOINT.
Application: All 200 Series models.
The operator should keep the left side of the handle as
close to his body (left hip and leg areas) as possible to
minimize machine "kickback" when a buried
obstruction is encountered by the auger. Assume
operating positions that allow exercising reactive "body
english" against the torque sensation created by the
digging process. Keep upper arms as close to the
upper body as possible to maximize mechanical
leverage. An operator should position his back as
vertical as possible by bending the legs as required
during the digging process. Positioning the left foot
ahead of the right foot at a comfortable distance will
enhance proper body position. Maintaining proper
operating position is one of the most IMPORTANT and
EFFECTIVE procedures for controlling kickback.
Improper operating positions only aggravate the effects
of kickback upon the operator. FIGURE 7 depicts a
proper operator position. FIGURE 8 depicts an
improper operator position.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
Keep a firm, but steady, grip on the operator handle.
Wrap your fingers around the handle and handle grip
areas, keeping them cradled between the thumbs and
forefingers. REMEMBER- PROPER OPERATOR
240H ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM14081201, VERSION 1.1
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