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Page 1: ...220 Post Driver Operator and Parts Manual Protech Machinery Ltd Woolridge Farm Gloucester Road Hartpury Gloucestershire GL19 3BG Telephone 07971 079751 Fax 01452700983 Email protechmachinery yahoo co uk Issue 3 01 11 2010 ...
Page 2: ...Directives the following standards and or technical specification have been used BS EN 292 1 1991 Safety of Machinery Basic concepts general principals for design Basic terminology methodology BS EN 292 2 1991 Safety of Machinery Basic concepts general principals for design Technical principals and specifications BS EN ISO 13857 2019 Safety of machinery Safety distances to prevent hazard zones bei...
Page 3: ...art Reference 5 Safety Rules 6 Label Identification 7 Safe use of the Post Driver 8 Transportation of the Post Driver 10 Storage of the Post Driver 10 Maintenance of the Post Driver 11 Possible misuse of the Post Driver 11 Spare parts list 12 Spare parts illustration 13 ...
Page 4: ... and help you get the most from your post driver This manual is line with the relevant Health and Safety regulations to assist you with operating this machine without harm to yourself You should be aware that any person operating this machine with your permission must be given adequate training guidance and information to allow him or her to use the machine safely Whereas every effort has been mad...
Page 5: ...ification Total Weight 560kg Tractor Handler Horsepower 80HP Max oil flow 50L MIN Oil pressure 130 bar Please note the total machine weight and depth dimension may vary depending upon the model of attachment brackets ...
Page 6: ...referred to in this manual The term loader includes all tractor loaders telehandlers and excavators Front Frame Pivot Bracket Mast Leg Mast Tilt Ram Mast Post Cap Plate Driver Weight Lift Rope Rope Pulleys Lever Arm Ram Lever Ram Hose Mast Tilt Ram Hoses Attachment Bracket ...
Page 7: ... for leaks If a small leak is obvious check the location using a piece of cardboard Small high pressure leaks can penetrate the skin which need medical attention During maintenance or adjustments Ensure that the weight is fully down with the rope relaxed Ensure that the hydraulic pressure is released Ensure that the Loader engine is switched off and the handbrake is secure on During Transport ensu...
Page 8: ... Manual Standard Triangle to indicate Alert Warning Warning read Product Manual Warning danger area from tilting mast Warning danger of feet being crushed Warning eye protection must be warn Warning ear protection must be warn Warning Danger of falling weight Warning Danger of overhead cables Lubrication Point Lifting point ...
Page 9: ... falling weight No person must be near the post when the weight is falling Never put a hand on top of the post under any circumstances 5 Be aware of overhead cables 6 There is a danger of the mast tilting and creating a trapping zone no person must be in this area 7 Drive the Loader up to the Post driver and mount to the attachment brackets on the Post Driver Never attempt to attach another type o...
Page 10: ...refully lower the machine so the cap plate rests on top of the post and off the stop of the mast We recommend a distance of 30cm between the bottom of the cap plate and its stop 17 Fully raise the weight to get maximum impact then move the Loader valve to exhaust the system allowing the weight to fall and hit the post 18 Gradually lower the machine between hits to prevent the cap plate being drive...
Page 11: ... Driver Where possible store the Post Driver away from areas that have public access Lower the weight and release any residual hydraulic pressure Ensure the transport lock plate is fitted to secure the mast in a stable and upright position Store the Post Driver on level stable ground Store the hydraulic hose in a clean secure place The Post Driver must be stored in a position to be easily reconnec...
Page 12: ...igns of wear If in doubt change the hose Grease rope pulleys Lightly grease the weight slide and driver weight Weekly Check the hydraulics for leaks Grease all arm pivots Check the rope pulleys turn freely Check all pivots for wear Possible Misuse of the Post Driver The Post Driver must not be used as a materials personnel carrier or lifting ...
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