FARMTECH FPD 30, Руководство оператора

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x FTM post hole diggers are designed and
manufactured solely for the purpose of bor-
ing holes earth and clay materials. Under
no circumstances should they be used for
any other purpose.
x
Before using the post hole digger carefully
read and ensure you understand the con-
tents of this manual and the contents of the
operators manual for the associated tractor,
including all relevant safety instructions.
x Before operating the post hole digger read
all the safety warnings that are carried on
the machine. Refer to the next page for the
location and the wording of these warnings.
x Never allow an inadequately trained person
to attach or operate the post hole digger.
x
Do not operate the post hole digger whilst
wearing loose clothing, unrestrained long
hair, jewelery or anything which could be-
come entangled in rotating parts or limit
your vision.
x Only operate the post hole digger on a trac-
tor fitted with a roll-over protective structure
(ROPS), or a cab incorporating a ROPS,
complying with AS1636 or equivalent.
x Wear ear protection when operating the
post hole digger on a tractor that is not fitted
with a sound proofed cabin.
x Ensure that the tractor engine power and
linkage capacity match the requirements of
the post hole digger. Refer to the tractor
operator’s manual for safe working loads,
including any counter-weighting that may be
required to balance the weight of the post
hole digger.
x Do not operate the post hole digger without
all its safety shields and the tractor safety
shields in place.
x Before operating the post hole digger in-
spect the area to be worked to ensure that
you are familiar with the ground conditions.
x
Ensure that there are no underground elec-
trical cables, telephone cables, gas, water,
sewerage or drainage pipes in the area to
be drilled. If in doubt about any of the
above do not start digging until the circum-
stances have been fully investigated and it
is safe to begin.
x Exercise extreme care when operating in
wet or slippery conditions or on sloping or
uneven terrain. Allow for the effect that
the weight of the post hole digger has on
the tractor’s stability. Refer also to the
tractor manufacturer’s operating and
safety instructions.
x Do not operate the post hole digger with
people or animals in the vicinity where
they could be caught in the mechanism
or injured by the machine. Keep onlook-
ers at least 6 metres from the digger
whilst in operation.
x
Always operate the post hole digger from
the tractor seat.
x
Never clear earth away from the auger
whilst it is operating or allow any helper
to do so.
x Never allow a person to pull down on the
digger boom or attach any type of coun-
terweight to the boom to increase pene-
tration.
x
Before dismounting from the tractor or
allowing any person to approach the post
hole digger, disengage the PTO, switch
off the tractor engine and apply the park-
ing brake.
x
Ensure the tractor engine is switched off
and the parking brake is applied before
performing any inspection or mainte-
nance on the digger. If it is necessary to
raise the machine for such work ensure it
is properly supported. Do not rely on the
tractor hydraulics for support.
x
Never allow any person to ride on the
post hole digger or the tractor when the
digger is attached.
x
Relieve all hydraulic pressure before dis-
connecting hoses on hydraulic diggers.
Oil escaping under pressure can pene-
trate the skin, causing serious injury.
Seek medical advice immediately if in-
jured by escaping oil.
Whilst your FTM post hole digger has been designed and manufactured to incorporate all necessary
safety features it is essential that any person who operates or works on the machine is aware of the
safety precautions that should be exercised.
Before operating the post hole digger read the following safety instructions.
Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death.