CAUTION
For Safe Operation, Read Rules and
Instructions Carefully.
The following safety precautions should be
thoroughly understood before attempting to
begin the assembly of this machine.
1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and
free of debris which might cause persons
working on the
assembly to trip.
2. Do
NOT
lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use a
crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other
mechanical devices.
3. Preview the assembly instructions in your
operator’s manual before proceeding further.
4. If the assembly instructions call for parts or
assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking
material that is in good condition and is capable
of handling the weight of the assembly to be
blocked. Also insure that the blocking material is
on a clean, dry surface.
5.
NEVER
put hands, or any part of the body,
under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
6. After completing assembly, thoroughly
inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts,
bolts, hydraulic fittings or any other fastened
assemblies have been thoroughly tightened.
7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly
READ and UNDERSTAND the operation 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 are serviced to
avoid any possible damage.
9. Before operating equipment - If you have any
questions regarding the proper assembly or
operation, contact your Behlen Country dealer or
representative.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Please stay alert for these signs.
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
identifies important safety
warning messages. Carefully read
each warning message that
follows. Failure to understand and
obey safety warnings or
recognize a safety hazard, could result in an
injury or death to you or others around you. The
operator is ultimately responsible for the safety
of himself, as well as others, in the operating
area of the Post Hole Digger.
This safety sign denotes a POTENTIAL hazard. If
the situation is not avoided it
MAY
result in
INJURY.
This safety sign denotes a hazard exists that, if
not avoided,
CAN
lead to SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH if proper precautions are not taken.
This safety sign denotes an IMMINENTLY
hazardous situation. If situation is not avoided, it
WILL
result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
All implements with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitution for a
cautious, safety-minded operator who
recognizes the potential hazards and follows
reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer
had designed this implement to be used with all
its safety equipment properly attached to
minimize the chance of accidents.
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
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