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DR
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PTO POST HOLE DIGGER
Call 811 before you begin any digging project. A new, federally-mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number, 811 was created
to help protect you from unintentionally hitting underground utilities while working on digging projects. Every digging job requires
a call. If you hit an underground utility line while digging, you can harm yourself or those around you, disrupt service and
potentially be responsible for fines and repair costs.
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There may be buried power, gas, and/or telephone lines in the work area. Electric shock, death, or explosion may occur.
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Have the property or work area marked for buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
Chapter 3: Operating The DR PTO Post Hole Digger
Operation Notes
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See the
Owner’s
Manual that came with your Tractor for all safety warnings and detailed information for operating your Tractor
properly.
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Always operate the Tractor PTO at 540 RPM when Digging.
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Always disengage the PTO, lock the Parking Brake and shut off the Tractor when leaving the Tractor Seat.
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Never transport the Post Hole Digger while the PTO is turning.
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Never operate the Post Hole Digger when the auger point is more than 6 in. above ground level. Operating the digger in
elevated positions may cause the
PTO driveline “U” joints to bind resulting in equipment damage and operator injury.
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Remove any debris buildup from the Auger before every use of the Post Hole Digger.
Operation Steps
1.
Lower the Auger Point slowly to the ground at the desired digging angle.
2.
With the tractor throttle set to a slow speed, engage the PTO to begin turning the auger.
3.
Slowly increase the throttle speed and lower the lift arms as the Auger begins to dig.
4.
When the Auger has reached the desired depth, reduce the throttle speed and raise the lift arms.
5.
Disengage the Tractor PTO before transporting to the next digging location.
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This machine is designed to operate at 540 rpm PTO Shaft speed only! Never operate at a faster speed; doing so can cause
serious injury to the operator or bystanders and could cause damage to the machine that is not covered under warranty.
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Read and understand
your Tractor user’s manual and all
Tractor safety Warnings for operating your Tractor safely before
operating this DR PTO Post Hole Digger.
•
This machine is designed to operate at 540 rpm PTO Shaft speed only! Never operate at a faster speed; doing so can cause
serious injury to the operator or bystanders and could cause damage to the machine that is not covered under warranty.
•
Read and understand
your Tractor user’s manual and all
Tractor safety Warnings for operating your Tractor safely before
operating this DR PTO Post Hole Digger.
