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Operator’s Manual

Blue Diamond Attachments

4512 Anderson Road

Knoxville, TN 37918

Tel:  (888) 376-7027     Fax:  (865) 246-2007

E-mail:  [email protected]

Website:  www.bluediamondattachments.com

POST

DRIVER

WARNING

Read this entire manual.  This 

safety alert symbol is used 

throughout this manual to call your 

attention to messages involving 

your personal safety and the safety 

of others.  Failure to follow these 

instructions can result in injury or 

death. 

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Page 1: ...Knoxville TN 37918 Tel 888 376 7027 Fax 865 246 2007 E mail info bluediamondattachments com Website www bluediamondattachments com POST DRIVER WARNING Read this entire manual This safety alert symbol...

Page 2: ...is also very important to us and can be prolonged by proper assembly installation operation and maintenance as instructed in this manual Thank you again for your business and for your trust in our pro...

Page 3: ...ble to complete the WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM online please call Blue Diamond Your satisfaction with our product and your safety as a user of our product are both very important to us This SAFETY ALE...

Page 4: ...There is no substitute for a cautious safe minded operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices Personal protection equipment including hard hat safety glasses safe...

Page 5: ...position align or support the post by hand or with any tool when the Post Driver is in operation Do not exceed the vehicle s rated operating load Use sufficient counterweights Move the vehicle slowly...

Page 6: ...the attachment Modifications may weaken the integrity of the attachment and may impair the safety function life and performance of the Post Driver When making repairs or servicing the Post Driver use...

Page 7: ...ve safety signs attached To install new safety signs follow these steps 1 Clean the area where the safety sign is to be placed 2 Spray a little soapy water on the surface where the safety sign is to b...

Page 8: ...DIG22 Location Unit top PART NO DIG24 Location Unit rear PART NO DIG26 Locations Grapple top Grapple bottom PART NO 20673 Location Unit rear PART NO PHDC6 Location Unit inside rear PART NO DIG23 Locat...

Page 9: ...ht N A 20 Weight 300 lbs 500 lbs max Length of Stroke 40 Max Strokes Per Minute 35 Hydraulic Requirements 1500 3000 PSI Up to 30 GPM Maximum Post Size 8 5 x 9 25 Impact Force 82000 lbs 500 lb weight I...

Page 10: ...d before attaching the Post Driver the entire hydraulic system should be drained filled with new oil and operated for 30 minutes or until the system is warm During this run time operate all valves cyl...

Page 11: ...ning the two lock nuts It may be necessary to use a hammer and punch in order to break the weight cover loose Place the additional weight into the cavity of the weight until full Reinstall the weight...

Page 12: ...of the operator Pinched and or stretched hoses are not covered under the warranty Cycle the auxiliary hydraulics to make sure the grapple and or tilt is functioning correctly Note the direction of the...

Page 13: ...securely latched to the vehicle WARNING Contact with underground gas lines or electrical cables may result in serious injury or death from explosion or electrical shock Before operating call 811 or t...

Page 14: ...the Post Driver Continue lowering the Post Driver until the strike plate has moved up and the weight of the Post Driver is supported by the post STEP 2 STEP 3 After the second person has cleared the a...

Page 15: ...f the Post Driver is supported by the post Place the loader arms in the float position If the vehicle is not equipped with float the loader arms should be lowered applying down force to the post Move...

Page 16: ...le is not equipped with float the loader arms should be lowered applying down force to the post Move the vehicle slowly left right forward or backward as needed until the post appears vertical to the...

Page 17: ...te the drive chain and grease all zerks NOTE NOTE Never allow anyone under the attachment at any time DANGER Personal protection equipment including hard hat safety glasses safety shoes gloves and ear...

Page 18: ...the inside of the Post Driver case Motor damaged Contact Blue Diamond Motor will not operate Incorrect hose routing Refer to Hydraulics section of manual for proper hose routing Motor damaged Contact...

Page 19: ...ach use Check for damaged or missing safety signs Replace as necessary Before each use Check all fasteners Ensure they are tight and secure See Torque Values Chart Replace as necessary Daily Check all...

Page 20: ...in with commercial grade chain lubricant Tilt Pivot Boss Tilt only 1 Zerk Add multi purpose grease until grease emerges Every 10 Hours Lubrication Points Channel Drive Chain Bearing 1 Zerk Add multi p...

Page 21: ...hain catch and pins through the open ends of the new chain Install clips on the pins Slide chain slack to the bottom of the Post Driver and insert the lower sprocket shaft assembly into the chain Shim...

Page 22: ...stall the strike plate followed by the bolts washers and nuts The strike plate should sit on all four bolt heads It is rectangular and will only properly fit in the Post Driver one way STEP 1 STEP 2 R...

Page 23: ...0 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 x 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 x 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 x 1 5 310 230 650 480...

Page 24: ...24 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 30 31 22 23 22 23 15 1 Parts Safety Sign Location...

Page 25: ...late 1 14 6156 Socket Head Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 4 15 2164 Drive Screw 1 16 21206 Pin 1 17 21079 Pin 1 18 21207 Pin 1 19 21105 Bolt 3 4 10 x 2 1 4 Gr 5 6 20 21086 Quick Attach Plate 1 21 21093 Quick Att...

Page 26: ...Assembly 1 9 21156 1 2 Flat Washer 2 10 10125 Toplock Nut 1 2 13 2 11 21043 Bearing 1 12 2489 7 16 Flat Washer 4 13 10197 Toplock Nut 7 16 14 4 14 21057 Bolt 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 4 15 21040 Sprocket Shaft...

Page 27: ...RT NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 10040 45 Elbow 2 2 21142 Motor Manifold Hydraulic Hose 2 3 21141 6 O ring Plug 2 4 10049 Female Coupler 1 5 21139 Vehicle Manifold Hydraulic Hose 1 6 10048 Male Coupler 1 7 211...

Page 28: ...oupler 1 3 224021 Male Coupler 1 4 21164 Diverter Cylinder Hydraulic Hose 2 5 200064 Restrictor 2 6 21153 10 O ring 6 JIC Fitting 2 7 200060 Hydraulic Cylinder 1 8 200051 Diverter Valve 1 9 200050 Div...

Page 29: ...Parts Grapple Hydraulics Safety Sign Location REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 21140 6 O ring 1 4 Pipe Elbow 2 2 21144 Manifold Grapple Hydraulic Hose 1 3 21143 Manifold Grapple Hydraulic Hose 1 1 3...

Page 30: ...le Safety Sign Location REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 21063 Case 1 2 200006 Rue Clip 4 3 21073 Left Jaw 1 4 21077 Clevis Pin 3 5 21070 Right Jaw 1 6 21134 Clevis Pin 1 7 21167 Hydraulic Cylinder 1...

Page 31: ...ck Nut 5 16 18 2 11 6339 5 16 Flat Washer 2 12 21128 Diverter Valve 1 13 21158 Socket Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 2 14 21103 Hydraulic Cylinder 1 15 Wiring Harness 1 16 Wiring Harness 1 16a Wire 12V Auxilla...

Page 32: ...r PN 200004 Must be added for driving T posts Additional Weight Kit not shown PN 21163 Adds 200 lbs to machine weight for 60 more impact force Wiring Harness Options PN 21253 Connects to battery termi...

Page 33: ...1395 Recommended when driving smaller diameter pipe in difficult conditions Works with 4 75 diameter and smaller More effective than the Horseshoe Strike Plate in keeping the post centered and reduces...

Page 34: ...eiving department The freight charge will be credited if the parts are determined by Blue Diamond to be defective and the associated freight costs in returning those parts will be prepaid by Blue Diam...

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