Post Hole Digger
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Operator and Parts Manual Post Hole Digger Model 150

Table of Contents - Post Hole Digger Farm King _

Warranty Policy - Post Hole Digger Warranty Policy Buhler Trading Inc. products are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months (90 days for commercial application) from original date of purchase, by original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under correct, normal agricultural use and proper applications. Buhler Trading Inc.’s obligations under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or exchange, at Buhler Trading Inc.’s option, of any Buhler Trading Inc. product or part which proves to be defective as provided. Buhler Trading Inc. reserves the right to...

Safety - Post Hole Digger Safety All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents. Before You Start Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual. Observe the rules of safety and common sense! The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! This safety...

Safety - Post Hole Digger Equipment Safety Guidelines • Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many ­ ccidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of a thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you,...

Safety - Post Hole Digger Safety Training • Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to ­ rovide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. p • In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are ­ ependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of d personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. • It has been said, “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator. We ask you to be that ”...

Safety - Post Hole Digger Safety Signs • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. • Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory. How to Install Safety Signs • Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. • Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C). • Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. • Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. • Align...

Safety - Post Hole Digger Operational Safety • This Post Hole Digger was designed for one-man operation from the tractor seat. It is the responsibility of the operator to see that no one is within twenty-five feet (25') of the digger when it is started. Do not operate the digger with another person near, or in contact with, any part of the digger, PTO driveline, or auger. Serious personal injury or death may result if any attempt is made to assist digger operation by hand. • Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders twenty-five feet (25') from...

Safety - Post Hole Digger Operational Safety Continued • Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and operation instructions to use this Post Hole Digger. • Never allow children to operate or be around this digger. • Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or sway blocks on your tractor lift arms to keep the Post Hole Digger from swinging side to side. Adjust as tightly as practical for best performance. • Never replace the shear bolt OR auger retaining bolt with any length other than what is specified in this ­ anual. A longer, or protruding fastener is more...

Safety - Post Hole Digger Transport Safety • Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads. • The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements. • When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem. • Always be sure the implement is in the proper...

Safety - Post Hole Digger Maintenance Safety Continued • Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation, removal, or ­ oving the digger. m • Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely. Never depend on hydraulic system to keep implement in raised position. • Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance. • Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any ­ ervice or maintenance. s • Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws...

Farm King Safety - Post Hole Digger A OPERATOR MUST ALWAYS STAY ON TRACTOR SEAT. A NEVER OPERATE IF ANYONE IS WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET OF AUGER. A NEVER REPLACE SHEARBOLT OR AUGER ATTACHING BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLT. A NEVER ATTEMPT TO HANG ON THE DIGGER TO FORCE IT INTO GROUND-SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR, k. 101032 A NOTICE! GEARBOX SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL Fill to proper level with EP-90 gear lubricant. READ operator's manual. _loiisa^ POST HOLE DIGGER INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fill gearbox to the inspection hole with number 90 weight transmission grease. Check often. 2. Grease universal...