9)
NEVER
operate the hydraulic post hole digger
when fatigued.
ALWAYS BE ALERT!
If you get
tired while operating the hydraulic post hole digger,
take a break. If you have any type of physical or
mental condition that may be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with your physician before
you operate this equipment.
NEVER
operate the
hydraulic post hole digger under the influence of
medication, alcohol or drugs.
10)
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET
AND BODY AWAY FROM THE AUGER
WHILE THE MACHINE IS IN USE.
11)
DO NOT
leave the machine unattended while
the engine is running.
12)
DO NOT
overspeed the engine or alter the
governor settings. Excessive speed is
dangerous and will shorten engine life.
13)
WARNING:
Keep away from exhaust
muffler during or soon after operation.
14)
NEVER
operate the hydraulic post hole
digger in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odourless and tasteless poison.
15)
WARNING:
Hydraulic oil is under
extreme pressure and can get under skin
and burn or poison.
DO NOT
operate
unit with leaking or faulty hose connections or
worn, cut hydraulic lines.
16)
STOP
the engine and disconnect the
spark plug lead(s) and allow engine to
cool before inspecting or performing
maintenance on the hydraulic post hole digger.
17)
REFUELLING
*
Shut off engine.
DO NOT REFUEL
AN ENGINE WHILE OPERATING!
*
Allow engine to cool. Minimum 5 mins.
*
USE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. Use
clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
*
Do not mix oil with unleaded fuel.
* Do not over-fill fuel tank. Allow space
for fuel expansion.
* Do not smoke near equipment.
* Allow no naked flame or hot material
in refuelling area.
* Use only approved fuel containers and
funnels. Remember, fuel is a potential hazard.
*
Refer to engine owners manual for full details.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DHS 9-5 USERS
“STAY ALERT – DON’T GET HURT”
Engine
Exhaust
Pressure
Relief Valve
Lifting Point
Lifting Point
Digging Angle Adjustment
Foward/Reverse Handle
Operator Presence Control
Height
Adjustment
OPERATOR ZONE
DIGGING ZONE
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USE COMMON SENSE
AND PLENTY OF IT
1)
DO NOT
allow any person to operate
the hydraulic post hole digger without
first reading and understanding the
safety precautions and operating instructions.
KNOW THE CONTROLS AND HOW TO STOP
THE HYDRAULIC POST HOLE DIGGER
QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY. RELEASE
CONTROL LEVER TO STOP AUGER.
2)
NEVER
allow children or untrained adults to
operate the hydraulic post hole digger.
3)
ALWAYS
wear
protective clothing
when operating the
hydraulic post hole
digger. This includes, but is not limited to: safety
glasses, hard hat, loose fitting gloves, steel
capped boots and hearing protection.
NEVER
wear loose fitting clothing or jewellery when
operating the hydraulic post hole digger. Keep all
clothing away from moving parts. Items could
become caught in the machine, resulting in injury.
4)
ALWAYS
use hydraulic post hole digger in a
well lit area.
5)
ALWAYS
make certain the hydraulic couplings
are properly connected prior to starting the engine.
6)
NEVER
operate hydraulic post hole
digger on a slope that exceeds 15
˚.
Digging holes on an incline is dangerous
and not recommended.
7)
Police the area before
digging. Remove any
foreign objects in the
digging area eg bricks, rocks, wire and sticks.
Locate and mark any sprinkler heads, water pipes,
gas lines, electrical and telephone cables or any
other hazard either below or above ground.
8)
DO NOT
allow other persons near the
hydraulic post hole digger. It is up to
the operator to keep bystanders and
animals a minimum of 6 metres away from the
machine while in operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DHS 9-5 USER
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
1.
Familiarize yourself with the
machine and its controls.
2. The hydraulic post hole digger is designed to
dig vertical and selected offset holes.
3. Make sure the fasteners are properly secured,
hydraulic hoses properly connected, and digger
frame completely assembled prior to use
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START OR RUN
ENGINE WITHOUT HYDRAULIC COUPLINGS
CONNECTED. DO NOT DISCONNECT
HYDRAULIC CONNECT QUICK COUPLINGS
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
4. Auger Installation
a)
Remove shaft locking
collar
b)
Insert Auger
c)
Replace shaft
locking collar.