Shaver HD-12-H, Operator'S Manual

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Posts will drive into the ground much straighter
using shorter strokes. Use caution when driving
small diameter wood and steel posts. Maximum
impact is not necessary with these smaller
diameter posts and can cause damage
(splintering or breakage) of posts.
8 . Squeeze control valve safety lever (G7) and
push control valve lever (G5) forward to
release the drive ram and create impact.
(G5) Control Valve Lever. (G7) Control Valve Safety
Lever.
9 . Pull back the control valve safety lever and
handle to raise the drive ram again.
Continue this process, as needed, to drive
the post to the desired depth.
NOTE : If the post stops moving down or is
crooked after a few impacts, stop and move
the post to a different location. Conditions
such as thick sod, rocks, or tree roots can
cause splintered or broken posts.
10 . Once a post is driven to the desired depth
or the bottom of the drive ram contacts
the ground, release the hydraulic control
lever.
11 . Open safety arm frame ( I 2).
12 . Use the three point hitch to raise the Post
Driver and move to the next location to
begin driving a new post.
13 . If traveling more than 100 feet, close the
safety arm frame and install the road lock
pin in the lower “transport” position. The
Post Driver can now be moved to the next
work site position or the storage location.
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