Worksaver 614HC, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Before working on this machine, drive to a level area, relieve hydraulic pressure, lower implement (or if work-
ing underneath, raise and block securely), shut off the engine, set the brakes, and remove the ignition keys.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit
is in a safe condition.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.
Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation, removal, or
moving the digger.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Check to ensure all safety signs are installed and in good condition. (See safety sign section for location
drawing.)
Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended
during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the digger. Do
not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around moving parts.
Safety is a primary concern in the design, manufacture, sale, and use of Post Hole Diggers. As manufacturers of Post
Hole Diggers, we want to confirm to you, our customers, our concern for safety.
Our current production machines include, as standard equipment, guards or shields for auger adapters, drivelines,
input shafts, and safety signs. Older machines can be retrofitted to add these new guards or shields and, or course,
safety signs. If you have an older machine which does not have current standard safety equipment, please contact
your dealer about bringing your machine up to the current level of safety.
Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin. Openings in the skin and minor cuts are
susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once.
Gangrene and death can result. Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can
occur.