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Hitching to the Tractor
You are responsible for safe operation and maintenance of the Post Driver. The most important
safety device on the equipment is a safe operator.
NOTE: always operate on level ground when hitching/unhitching the implement. This will prevent dangerous
movement. Never allow anyone to stand between the tractor and the machine.
1. Adjust both lift arms of the tractor until they are level in relation to each other.
2. Hitch the lower linkage arms to the machine and connect the top link and PTO shaft. Ensure that the locking pins
are secure.
3. With the machine lowered in its operating position, adjust the top link until the main frame is vertical.
Operating the Machine
WARNING: Stand at 45° to hammer weight: not in front, as post may splinter or burst forward.
NOTE: For posts of small cross-section it may be necessary to limit the height the hammer is dropped from
to prevent the post breaking up under impact load
1. Position the tractor and the Post Driver at location where post is to be driven
2. Apply brake securely and put transmission into park/neutral
3. Lower Post Driver to the ground with tractor link arms. Ensure stabilisers are in place unless operating near
ground obstacle which requires removal of stabiliser. Use extreme care when operating under such conditions and
re-attach stabiliser as soon as possible. Side-tilt: On even ground adjust tilt ram such that the Post Driver sits
fi rmly on the ground.
4. Be aware of height restrictions e.g. overhanging trees, overhead cables, etc.
5. Operate main ram to lift hammer and plate above height of post
6. Position the post, if the posts are not square on top of the hammer plate, please make sure that the highest point
of the post is centred and up against the beam.
7. Lower hammer and plate onto post and unhook chains attached to weight box
Stop driving if post encounters an impassable object, or if it begins to crack, or top begins to mushroom.
Consider a pilot hole if ground conditions create the post driving conditions mentioned.
8. Lift hammer a short distance, then drop by pushing lever to max lower position. Repeat short strokes to start post.
Once the post has started, the hammer should be raised no more than two feet and dropped
9. Repeat until post is at required height
Finishing and Moving Away
1. Hook anchors onto hammer and lift strike plate off driver (weight box) using hydraulic control.
2. Lift the Post Driver off ground with tractor link arms and move away from post such that the hammer can be
lowered before moving to the next location.
Note:
The hammer weighs 350 kg and must be kept near the bottom of the beam at all times while the tractor is in
motion.
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