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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Before you operate the driver, check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in place.
Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.
Consult local utility companies to make certain there are no buried gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work
area before beginning operation.
Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and operation instructions to use this Post Driver.
Never allow children to operate or be around this Post Driver.
Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or sway blocks on your tractor lift arms to keep the Post Driver from
swinging side to side. Adjust as tightly as practical for best performance.
Clear the work area of objects which might cause operator to trip or fall.
Do not operate post driver on steep hillsides. When installing posts on uneven or hilly terrain, position the
tractor with the post driver uphill. This way if any movement of the tractor should occur, it will be away from the
post driver operator.
Never position the post by hand. Always use Post Holder Tool.
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 post can “KICK OUT” of driver and injure the operator.
Install transport lock pin and pin clip before transporting or storing the post driver. NEVER INSERT FINGER
IN TRANSPORT PIN HOLE TO CHECK ALIGNMENT. Finger could be sheared off if driving ram moves.
Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing, away from all moving parts.
Do not operate the Post Driver without all safety shields and guards in place.
When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels. Without
this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a front end
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires of front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum 20% of tractor
and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification. Weigh the
tractor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate!
Only use a tractor equipped with a ROPS cab or rollover protective structure. Keep foldable ROPS systems
in “locked up” position at all times. Keep seat belt fastened.
ALWAYS OBEY SAFETY WARNINGS!
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