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Operation
602378 REV AA
12/18/2018
OPERATION
The post hole digger and its individual components are
NOT to be used for anything other than their intended
use. The operator is responsible for the safe operation
of the equipment. The operator must be properly
trained. Operators should be familiar with the equip
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ment, the tractor, and all safety practices before start
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ing operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals
on page 5 to page 9.
Post hole diggers are designed for one-man operation.
You must always dig holes while sitting in the tractor
seat.
It is the responsibility of the operator to see
that no one else is within twenty-five feet (25’) of
the digger when it is operating.
Accidents have
occurred when more than one person is in the immedi
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ate area of the operating equipment. Be sure no one
else is near you when you operate this product.
Do not put digger into service unless all shields
and guards are in place and in good condition.
Replace if damaged.
Never aim auger point with hands on auger,
gearbox, boom or driveline. To place auger point
use 3-point arms and handle.
Do not shovel dirt away from a running auger.
The shovel could be caught and thrown by auger.
Consult local utilities before working. Know
location of all underground cables, pipelines, over
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head wires, and other hazards in working area and
avoid contact.
When dislodging a stuck auger, disengage PTO,
stop engine, set parking brake, remove key, dis
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connect PTO from tractor, and turn auger back
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wards with a wrench. Remove and store wrench
before starting engine.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service person
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nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan
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grene, serious injury, or death will result.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Do not put digger into service unless auger
point and all cutting edges are intact and in good
repair.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Shift tractor transmission into park or neutral
and set brakes before engaging PTO and digging.
Keep digger under control by running PTO at
slowest speed possible (no faster than half-throttle
in 540 rpm range).
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
When digging holes, always sit in operator seat.
IMPORTANT
Never exceed the recommended auger capacity
of the post hole digger. Use of an incorrect auger
or auger extension can cause equipment damage,
loss of operator control and personal injury. See
specifications on page 4 for available auger capaci
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ties.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly read and understand your Operator’s Man
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uals.
Before beginning operation, clear area of objects that
wrap around the auger or might be thrown.
Contact local utility company to make certain there are
no buried gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work
area.
Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or other obstacles
that could cause the tractor to roll.
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
