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Do not
lend or rent
your post driver with-
out the instruction manuals. Be sure that
anyone using it understands the informa-
tion contained in these manuals.
Do not
use this post
driver for any purpose
other than driving posts into the ground.
Misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to the
machine.
Minors should never
be allowed to use this
power tool. Bystanders, especially chil-
dren, and animals should not be allowed in
the area where it is in use.
NEVER
let your
power tool run unat-
tended. When it is not in use, shut it off
and make sure that unauthorized persons
do not use it.
Do not operate this
post driver unless the
operator is wearing safety glasses, safety
shoes, hearing protection, gloves or any
other safety equipment advised by, ANSI,
NIOSH, OSHA, or any other safety
regulatory agency, or the employer or the
owner of this post driver.
Hearing protection is required
as the
post driver emits noise at 100 dB level.
Bystanders should, at a minimum, wear
safety glasses and hearing protection while
in the presence of this power tool during
operation. If not wearing protective gear,
bystanders should keep a distance of 20
feet (6.00m) from the post driver while in
operation.
Prolonged use
of a
power tool (or other
machines) exposing the operator to vibra-
tions may produce white finger disease
(Raynaud’s phenomenon) or carpal tunnel
syndrome. These conditions reduce the
hand’s ability to feel and regulate tem-
perature, produce numbness and burning
sensations and may cause nerve and circu-
lation damage and tissue necrosis.
Not all factors contributing to white finger
disease are known, but cold weather,
smoking and diseases or physical condi-
tions that affect blood vessels and blood
transport, as well as high vibration levels
and long periods of exposure to vibration
are mentioned as factors in the develop-
ment of white finger disease. In order to
reduce the risk of white finger disease and
carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the
following:
• Ranch Pro
™
has been designed with
Rhino
®
CIS
™
anti-vibration handles to
reduce the transmission of vibrations
created by the machine to the opera-
tor’s hands. An anti-vibration system is
recommended for those persons using
power tools on a regular or sustained
basis.
• The handle opposite the throttle handle
has been fitted with an EPDM foam
grip further dampening vibrations.
• Wear gloves and keep your hands
warm.
• Ensure that the EPDM foam and the
spring dampening system are in good
working condition.
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