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To put the Post driver into transport position, operate the slew control to position
the slew arm parallel with the main frame (slew cylinder closed). If the rock
spike option is fitted ensure the diverter lever is pulled towards to operate the
slew function.
Fit the slew lock pin and mast forward tilt and mast side tilt safety lock plates.
Always ensure the telescopic is fully retracted and the mast tilt ram is fully
closed.
Always transport the post driver with the weight fully lower and with the front
legs fully raised so the machine is carried as low as possible on the tractor
linkage without causing obstruction
Always ensure the rock spike (if fitted) is retained with the rock spike lock pin
in the rock spike carrier.
Safe use of the Post Driver.
1
. Manually start a post in the desired location so it becomes self supported.
Under no circumstances should the post be held manually while operating the
Post Driver. The Post driver controls are positioned to keep the operator at a
safe distance and provide good visibility of the work area. Under no
circumstances should the control panel position be moved and the operator
must stay within a
2.
With the tractor and machine near to the work area remove to slew lock pin
and safety lock plates.
3.
Drive the tractor near to the post so it can be reached while operating the
external controls. Lower the machine onto the ground so it stands on its front
legs and firmly apply the tractor handbrake. If working on a sloping ground it is
far safer to drive up and down than across the slope. Engage the auxiliary
service to provide oil flow to the control valve.
4
. The operator can now enter the safe working zone. With the driver weight
fully down ensure the post cap lock chain is hooked onto the post cap chain
hook and retained with lynch pin. This connects the driver weight to the post
cap plate.
5.
Operate the control to raise the driver weight and post cap plate a short
distance above the post.
6. With the hydraulic rear leg raised off the ground, operate the controls to
position the post cap plate above the post. Ensure the mast is angled to match
the desired angle of the post.
With the Post driver in this position, the
operator must never put their hands on top of the post or move the post
manually.
7. Lower the rear leg and foot plate only enough to stabilise the machine. If the
front legs are raised off the ground then the rear leg has been lowered too far.
