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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Model SAC35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-188M
6/28/11
Section 2: Operating Procedures
Pre-Start Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the Skid Steer Auger. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Post Hole
Digger without first having read, fully understood and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has completed the Operating Checklist
below.
General Safety Information
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DANGER
Keep all persons away from the auger while raising, lowering,
tilting or rotating the unit. Making contact with the equipment
can pinch and/or entangle one in the unit causing serious
injury or death.
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DANGER
Do not put anything or anyone on the auger for the purpose of
adding weight to the unit. Objects and people can be thrown
or become entangled in the unit.
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DANGER
Keep all shields in place and secure when operating.
Becoming entangled in the equipment can cause serious
injury or death.
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WARNING
Do not manually guide the auger to position its point on the
ground while Auger is in operation.
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WARNING
Always travel with adequate clearance between the ground
and auger. The auger is equipped with a stop to prevent it from
swing back. Hitting an object while traveling forward can
damage the auger, machine and injure the operator.
Operating Checklist
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Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Read and follow Hook-up & preparation instructions.
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.
Refer to “Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Make sure their are no hydraulic leaks on the unit.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
Check digger initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for Common
Bolt Sizes”.
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WARNING
Always travel with auger lowered to reduce the chances of tip
over due to high center of gravity. Tether auger with a chain if
necessary to stop it from swinging while transporting.
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WARNING
It is the operator’s responsibility not to allow anyone near the
auger during its operation. A safe minimum distance from the
auger of 20 feet should be maintained by all persons.
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WARNING
Avoid tipping the Skid Steer/Tractor over. Never operate on
hill sides or sloping ground that will tip the machine over.
Make sure the machine is always on firm stable ground.
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WARNING
Do not install a longer shearbolt. A protruding fastener is
more likely to grab loose clothing and may cause serious
injury or death.
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WARNING
Skid Steer and/or Tractor hydraulics not to exceed 3,000 PSI.
Units hydraulic system is rated for maximum 3,000 PSI
working pressure. To prevent serious injury, death or damage
to units, do not exceed 3,000 PSI working pressure.
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CAUTION
Before digging contact your local utility companies
(electrical, telephone, gas, water, sewer and others) before
digging so that they may mark the location of any under
ground services in the area. Be sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they positioned. Avoid contact with any over
head utility lines or electrically charged conductors.
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CAUTION
Never adjust the relief valve for a pressure rating higher than
what is recommended by the Skid Steer/Tractor manufacture.
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Do not allow anyone to operate this implement who
has not been properly trained in its safe operation.
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Do not let children operate the post hole digger.
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Never work under unit without properly blocking it up.
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Never allow passengers on the Skid Steer/Tractor or
carry a rider on the implement.
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Use Post Hole Digger for its intended purposes only.
Do not use it for pulling, pushing or lifting objects such
as fence post and stumps.
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Before digging, clear the area of all objects and debris
that could become entangled in the auger flighting.
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Make sure all safety labels are in their proper location
and in good condition before operation.
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Keep auger properly attached to loader when in use.
