Worksaver HPD-16 HSS, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Never operate the power unit and post driver until you and the operator have read and completely understand
this manual, the power unit operator’s manual, and each of the safety messages found on the safety signs on
the power unit and post driver.
Make sure that all operating and service personnel know that in the event hydraulic fluid penetrates the skin,
it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a physician familiar with this form of injury, or gangrene
may result.
Always use two people or a mechanical lift device to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly,
installation, removal, or moving the driver.
Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during assembly,
installation, operation, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the driver.
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 (Call 811) 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.
Clear the work area of objects which might cause operator to trip or fall.
Make sure that all operating and service personnel know that in the event hydraulic fluid penetrates the skin,
it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury, or gangrene may
result.
Ensure post driver is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.
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 implement.
Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around moving parts.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Power units with or without attachments can often be noisy enough to cause permanent, partial hearing loss.
We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in the Operator’s position
exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db on a long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db adja-
cent to the Operator over a long-term basis may cause permanent, total hearing loss.
NOTE: Hearing loss from
loud noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a life-
time without hope of natural recovery.
PREPARATION