SECTION 5.0 HOLE-HOG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Receiving A New Hole Hog
The Hole-Hog is delivered assembled, lu-
bricated, and factory tested. Inspect for
possible shipping damage. Pay particular
attention to the hose.
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WARNING
Ensure that the End Cap is properly
tightened. A loose End Cap could
blow out with damaging force caus-
ing injury to the operator and by-
standers. Before operation, check
the tightness of the end cap using
the proper tools and torque (Sec-
tion 9.13, Steps 10, 11, and 12).
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CAUTION
If the end cap becomes loose at
any time, do not retighten. Remove
end cap and clean thoroughly. Pay
special attention to cleaning the
threads of end cap and body. Lubri-
cate threads as instructed in the
maintenance section, then re-
assemble according to Section 9.8
It is recommended that the air
hose be connected to an air com-
pressor of sufficient capacity and
the Hole-Hog operated above
ground momentarily.
5.2 Record The Serial Number
Upon receipt of the Hole-Hog, record the
Serial Number, as listed on the shipping
papers, in the space provided in Section
3.1.
5.3 Hole-Hog Use
The Allied Hole-Hog is an underground
peircing tool used to pierce underground
holes and to drive pipe. Do not use the
Hole-Hog in any manner not described in
this manual. Personal injury may result
from improper use of the Hole-Hog.
5.4 Lifting and Blocking Precautions
Each of the Hole-Hog Models covered in
this manual are heavy; refer to Section 3.0
Specifications. Even when disassembled,
component parts like the Body/Anvil and
Striker are heavy enough to cause serious
bodily injury if not handled with caution.
W h e n h a n d l i n g a n d l i f t i n g t h e s e
Hole-Hogs, follow all precautions normal
to the lifting and operating of heavy equip-
ment with particular attention to the fol-
lowing.
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Always use sufficient blocking to prevent
accidental or sudden movement of the
Hole-Hog or its components.
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Always prevent the Hole-Hog and/or its
components from rolling when they are
placed on a horizontal surface.
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Always use suitable lifting equipment
that will assure the safety of personnel
and not damage the Hole-Hog or its com-
ponents.
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Any unit over 88 pounds (40kg) cannot
be lifted manually. Use slings on either
end of the Hole-Hog as shown in Figure
6-1 to lift the Hole-Hog in and out of the
trench.
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LLIED
4000 Series Hole-Hog
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