Land Pride SA10, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2: Operating Procedures
SA10 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-433M 6/2/22
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
attachment back into service.
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Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can cause
the attachment to come loose from the loader hitch plate
and fall.
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Do not install a bolt that is longer than what was originally
supplied with the auger. Protruding hardware is more likely
to entangle a bystander by catching on loose clothing.
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Never adjust tractor pressure relief valve for a pressure
rating higher than what is recommended by the tractor
manufacture.
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure will penetrate the skin
or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves and
safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than
hands when searching for leaks. If an accident occurs, seek
immediate emergency medical care or gangrene may result.
DO NOT DELAY.
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Always transport with attachment carried low to protect
against rollover, hitting overhead objects, power lines, and
loss of control.
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Always travel with adequate clearance between ground and
auger. Hitting an object while traveling can damage
equipment and cause the operator to lose control.
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Do not travel across inclines where equipment could slip or
roll-over. Consult your power machine Operator’s Manual
for acceptable inclines they are capable of crossing.
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Do not use this attachment to lift, carry, push or tow other
equipment or objects. It is not properly designed or guarded
for this use. The operator could lose control resulting in
equipment damage and/or tipping hazard.
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Do not use this attachment to pull and/or pry fence posts,
stumps, roots, rocks, or other objects out of the ground. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Do not use post hole digger to wrap wire or any other items.
Doing so can result in bodily injury and/or damage to the
equipment.
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Use Post Hole Digger only with attached OEM augers.
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Never work near utilities such as gas lines, electrical lines,
or other hazards that can cause serious injury or death from
electrocution, explosion, or fire.
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Protect freshly dug holes immediately after digging by
filling it with a post, covering the hole with a cover capable
of supporting a person, or place a physical boundary
around the hole to stop entry into the area.
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Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline silica
particles. This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs
(silicosis). Because crystalline silica is a basic component
of sand and granite, many activities at construction sites
produce dust containing crystalline silica. Trenching,
sawing, and boring of material containing crystalline silica
can produce dust containing crystalline silica.