BE-PHDLG USER MANUAL
7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY NOTES
Before operating the Digger, read all safety precautions on the previous pages of this manual and the
following specific safety precautions.
DANGER:
• Stay on the tractor seat while operating Digger. Serious personal injury may result if any attempt is made
to assist Digger operation by hand.
• Keep your clothing, yourself and others clear of rotating driveline and auger. Entanglement will cause
personal injury or death.
• Allow Digger to stop completely and disengage PTO from tractor before contacting the auger.
• Keep shields and guards in place and in good condition.
• Do not climb into Digger or exert downward force manually.
• Be sure driveline are securely attached at both ends and that driveline shields turn freely on driveline.
• Do not operate PTO when the angle created between the earth and the drive shaft exceeds 45 degrees.
If the PTO shaft breaks or the universal joint fails, causing the PTO to rotate without support at both
ends, injury may result.
WARNING:
• Turn off tractor and remove key before working on Digger.
• Allow no children or unqualified persons to operate this equipment.
• Never permit any person other than operator to ride or board the tractor at any time. ALLOW NO
RIDERS.
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment.
CAUTION:
• Be sure auger is completely removed from hole before moving tractor.
• Before you operate the Digger, check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in
place.
• Always operate PTO at or below recommended speed of 540 RPM. Higher speeds can cause equipment
failure and personal injury.
DIGGER OPERATION
1. Move and Position:
The auger will hang in an approximate vertical position when raised clear off the ground. With the Digger
clear of the ground, drive the tractor into position above the spot where you wish to dig.
2. Engage Drive:
With the tractor engine idling at low RPM, engage the PTO.
3. Lower Digger:
With the 3PT hitch, lower the Digger and allow it to dig to a depth of about one foot.
4. Clear Auger:
With the power still engaged and the auger turning, slowly raise the boom to lift the auger out of the
hole. This will clear the auger, depositing the earth around the hole.
5. Lower Digger:
Lower the Digger again and allow it to dig another foot deeper. Then repeat the steps of boring and
clearing until you have reached the desired depth.