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Section 2: Operating Procedures
AP-SA20 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-215MK
4/3/19
Operator’s Responsibilities
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Post Hole Digger. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Post Hole
Digger unless they are age 16 or older and have read,
fully understood, and are totally familiar with the
Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid
particular attention to:
Perform the following inspections before using your Post
Hole Digger.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Inspect interlock control system regularly and perform
required maintenance to keep it operating properly.
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Never bypass or modify a safety device.
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
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Never operate equipment from outside the cab.
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Always operate skid steer while seated in the cab with seat
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Keep your head, arms, and legs inside the cab while
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Make sure the site is free from hazards before drilling. Look
Operating Checklist
Check
Ref.
Read and follow all safety rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
1
Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
3
Read and follow hook-up & preparation.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to “Section 2: Operating Procedures”.
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
See “Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
Make sure gearbox is properly lubricated.
Refer to gearbox lubrication.
Check equipment initially and periodically for
loose hardware. See “Torque Values Chart”.
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Keep attachment, loader arms, and/or load away from
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Keep all persons away from the post hole digger while
lowering and raising the unit. A person can be hit, pinched,
or crushed by the unit.
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Do not drill through landscape fabric. Prior to drilling, cut
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Do not allow anyone to manually guide the auger bit to
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Do not allow anyone to manually push down on the post
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Keep others away from the post hole digger while the auger
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Do not remove spoil-pile with hand tools while auger is
operating. Doing so can result in serious injury or death.
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Do not go near or under raised lift arms unless an approved
lift-arm support is available and is used to secure the lift
arms in the raised position.
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Use the skid steer’s alternate emergency exit when exit
passage through the front is blocked.
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Do not use hand or foot controls for handholds or steps.
Using them for handholds or steps can activate the controls.
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Keep mud, snow, ice, and debris out of foot controls.
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If included, raise restraint bar and move controls until both
are locked and interlock system is activated.
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
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Always shut power machine down following the “Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before leaving the
operator’s seat.
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Do not travel across inclines where equipment could slip or
Section 2: Operating Procedures