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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

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ADJUSTABLE MANUAL BASE

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Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment.
Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you,
follow them.

In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with
a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.

To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and
practice the instruction on them.

Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - 

DON’T

TRY IT.

Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.

In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also
to Safety Messages and Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Post
Driver Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and the Post Driver.

Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety sign that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such safety signs is indicated in this booklet.

Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.

Review the safety instructions with all users annually.

This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations.

Do not allow per-

sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

Summary of Contents for HPD-16 HFL

Page 1: ...section of your operator s manual 8 Before operating read the maintenance section of your operator s manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication such as gearboxes are full to avoid any poss...

Page 2: ...Operator s Manual to operate lubri cate maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures Failure of the operator to read the Operator s Manual is a misuse of t...

Page 3: ...l service or adjustments loss of crops or any other loss of income rental of substitute equipment expenses due to loss damage detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resulting from ac...

Page 4: ...r directly WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be...

Page 5: ...TRY IT Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the equipment In addition to the design and configuration of...

Page 6: ...al the Tractor Operator s Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and post driver Ensure post driver is properly mounted adjusted and in good operating conditio...

Page 7: ...installation adjustment maintaining repairing removal or moving the driver be sure the tools used are designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer for that specific task Personal protection equi...

Page 8: ...Watch out for low overhead electrical wires and limbs when operating or transporting the post driver Check clearance of doorways when entering a building Be sure post is cut SQUARE on top Angle cut po...

Page 9: ...c Always install transport locks pins or brackets before transporting Do not drink and drive Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low...

Page 10: ...protectors when performing any service or maintenance Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments service or maintenance Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screw...

Page 11: ...es and other damages as a result of their use If equipment has been altered in any way from original design the manufacturer does not accept any liability for injury or warranty A fire extinguisher an...

Page 12: ...use extra care on slopes 4 Adjustable legs on mount are not setting firmly on the ground Re adjust legs 5 Ground may be too dry or hard Pointing the post may help You may have to wait until it rains i...

Page 13: ...ed volume of oil due to wear Hydraulic pump may need to be repaired 7 Hydraulic valve on Post Driver is not compatible with tractor hydraulic system See Hydraulic Valve section in this manual 8 Hydrau...

Page 14: ...al center bracket order bracket 830320 Be sure your tractor is in good working order particular ly the hydraulic system prior to using the Post Driver Be sure the tractor hydraulic oil and filter have...

Page 15: ...chment and will minimize movement and forces placed on the loader by the post driver If tilt cylinders are located too close to the loader arms they may go over center when fully extended If this happ...

Page 16: ...T use thread sealant on O ring fittings NOTE Install the O ring to pipe thread adapters in the valve ports as shown in Figure B FIG A FIG B RAM CONTROL VALVE Connect the 3 4 I D x 24 long hose from th...

Page 17: ...ps Now adjust the valve mounting bracket and the bubble level bracket so the level bub ble is centered in the level circle see Figure C then tighten all bolts FIG C OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Im...

Page 18: ...t cranks until the ram is plumb front to back and side to side Tilt the top of the driving ram slightly to the rear to allow for recoil when the ram drops Now adjust the valve mounting bracket and the...

Page 19: ...t cranks until the ram is plumb front to back and side to side Tilt the top of the driving ram slightly to the rear to allow for recoil when the ram drops Now adjust the valve mounting bracket and the...

Page 20: ...ps Now adjust the valve mounting bracket and the bubble level bracket so the level bub ble is centered in the level circle see Figure C then tighten all bolts FIG C OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Im...

Page 21: ...T use thread sealant on O ring fittings NOTE Install the O ring to pipe thread adapters in the valve ports as shown in Figure B FIG A FIG B RAM CONTROL VALVE Connect the 3 4 I D x 24 long hose from th...

Page 22: ...chment and will minimize movement and forces placed on the loader by the post driver If tilt cylinders are located too close to the loader arms they may go over center when fully extended If this happ...

Page 23: ...al center bracket order bracket 830320 Be sure your tractor is in good working order particular ly the hydraulic system prior to using the Post Driver Be sure the tractor hydraulic oil and filter have...

Page 24: ...ed volume of oil due to wear Hydraulic pump may need to be repaired 7 Hydraulic valve on Post Driver is not compatible with tractor hydraulic system See Hydraulic Valve section in this manual 8 Hydrau...

Page 25: ...use extra care on slopes 4 Adjustable legs on mount are not setting firmly on the ground Re adjust legs 5 Ground may be too dry or hard Pointing the post may help You may have to wait until it rains i...

Page 26: ...es and other damages as a result of their use If equipment has been altered in any way from original design the manufacturer does not accept any liability for injury or warranty A fire extinguisher an...

Page 27: ...protectors when performing any service or maintenance Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments service or maintenance Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screw...

Page 28: ...c Always install transport locks pins or brackets before transporting Do not drink and drive Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low...

Page 29: ...Watch out for low overhead electrical wires and limbs when operating or transporting the post driver Check clearance of doorways when entering a building Be sure post is cut SQUARE on top Angle cut po...

Page 30: ...installation adjustment maintaining repairing removal or moving the driver be sure the tools used are designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer for that specific task Personal protection equi...

Page 31: ...al the Tractor Operator s Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and post driver Ensure post driver is properly mounted adjusted and in good operating conditio...

Page 32: ...TRY IT Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the equipment In addition to the design and configuration of...

Page 33: ...r directly WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be...

Page 34: ...l service or adjustments loss of crops or any other loss of income rental of substitute equipment expenses due to loss damage detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resulting from ac...

Page 35: ...Operator s Manual to operate lubri cate maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures Failure of the operator to read the Operator s Manual is a misuse of t...

Page 36: ...section of your operator s manual 8 Before operating read the maintenance section of your operator s manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication such as gearboxes are full to avoid any poss...

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