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Section 2: Operating Procedures
12/17/14
Model SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093M
Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating Procedures
Operator’s Responsibilities
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Skid Steer Auger. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the auger
screw without first having read, fully understood, and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has completed the Operating Checklist
below.
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DANGER
The operator should be a person who is responsible,
physically capable, and properly trained to operate this Post
Hole Digger. Anyone not properly trained and all persons
under the age of 16 should not operate this machine. Physical
limitations of the elderly need to be recognized and taken into
consideration when helping with the work.
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DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times while operating the digger. Do not
operate digger with missing shields.
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DANGER
Do not allow anyone to manually guide the auger to position
its point on the ground while auger is operating. People can
become entangled in the unit.
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DANGER
Do not allow anyone to manually push down on the Post Hole
Digger while in operation; or put anything or anyone on the
unit for the purpose of adding weight to the unit. Objects and
people can be pinched, thrown, or entangled in the unit.
Operating Checklist
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Check
Page No.
Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully.
Refer to "Important Safety Information".
Page 1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to "Important Safety Information".
Page 1
Read and follow hook-up & preparation instructions.
Refer to "Section 1: Assembly & Set-up".
Page 7
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to "Section 2: Operating Procedures".
Page 11
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to "Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication".
Page 15
Make sure their are no hydraulic leaks on the unit.
Refer to "Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard".
Page 3
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to "Lubrication Points".
Page 16
Make sure all gearboxes are properly lubricated.
Refer to Gearbox lubrication.
Page 16
Check auger screw initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
Page 20
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DANGER
Do not allow anyone to manually guide the auger to position
its point on the ground while auger is operating. People can
become entangled in the unit.
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DANGER
Do not remove spoil-pile with hand tools while auger is
operating. Doing so can result in serious injury or death.
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DANGER
It is the operator’s responsibility to keep others away from the
Post Hole Digger while auger is rotating. A person’s body
and/or clothing can become entangled in the auger causing
serious injury or death. Anyone helping should be kept a safe
distance (a minimum of 10 feet) from the auger while rotating.
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DANGER
Keep all persons away from the Post Hole Digger while
lowering, raising, and tilting the auger. Coming in contact
with the attached machine can result in being pinched and/or
entangled causing serious injury or death.
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DANGER
Make sure the site is free from hazards before drilling. Look
for obstacles on the ground, beneath mulching, and below
ground that may need to be removed such as landscape fabric.
Hand digging may be necessary to verify the presence of
underground materials.
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DANGER
Prior to drilling, cut a hole in landscape fabric sufficiently
larger than the diameter of the auger to prevent contact or
entanglement with the fabric. Fabric caught in the auger can
cause someone nearby to fall and become caught in the auger.
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DANGER
Never allow children or other passengers to ride on the
tractor/skid steer or carry a rider on the Post Hole Digger.
They can sustain serious injuries or be killed.
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WARNING
Always secure attached implement with solid supports before
working under it. Never work under equipment supported by
hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are
actuated or if hydraulic lines burst. Either situation can drop
machinery instantly even when power to hydraulics is off.
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WARNING
Always travel with adequate clearance between ground and
auger. Hitting an object while traveling forward can damage
the auger, machine, and injure the operator.
