Land Pride SA20 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Table of Contents
SA20 Hydraulic Post Hole Diggers 317-215M 3/8/18
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Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower attachment to the
ground and do a proper shutdown of the power machine.
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Use the skid steer’s alternate emergency exit when exit
passage through the front is blocked.
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Do not use hand or foot controls for handholds or steps.
Using them for handholds or steps can activate the controls.
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Keep mud, snow, ice, and debris out of foot controls.
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If included, raise restraint bar and move controls until both
are locked and interlock system is activated.
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Always secure equipment with solid supports before
working under it. Never go under equipment supported by
concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete blocks can break,
hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls can be
actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
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To prevent serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Check hitch fit-up frequently to make sure loader hitch is
properly positioned under the attachment’s top angle bar(s),
lock handles are locked down with lock pins fully seated in
their notches, and attachment is in good operating
condition. An improperly attached unit can fall and be
thrown toward bystanders and/or operator.
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
Fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Always travel with adequate clearance between ground and
auger. Hitting an object while traveling can damage
equipment and cause operator to lose control.
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Always travel with auger lowered to reduce the chances of
tip over due to high center of gravity.
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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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This attachment has a 3500 psi maximum hydraulic
pressure rating. Make sure your powered machine’s
hydraulic pressure to this attachment does not exceed 3500
psi. Exceeding this rating can result in equipment damage,
serious injury, or death.
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Do not use attachment to lift, carry, push or tow other
equipment and objects. It is not properly designed or
guarded for this use.
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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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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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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.
CAUTION
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To prevent serious injury:
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Auger tip gets hot after digging. Allow time for the tip to
cool before touching or servicing the tip.
Dual-Angle Teeth
Refer to Figure 2-1 & Figure 2-2:
The Auger is shipped with teeth mounted at 40 degrees
(see Figure 2-1). If you are experiencing difficulty in
penetrating the soil, they can be turned over and
mounted at 50 degrees (see Figure 2-2) for a more
aggressive bite. Be sure to tighten all mounting hardware
to the proper torque when securing teeth to the Auger.
See
“Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes” on
page 32 for torque ratings.
Auger Teeth Mounted at 40 Degrees
Figure 2-1
Auger Teeth Mounted at 50 Degrees
Figure 2-2
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