
5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION
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OPERATING THE PLANETARY DRIVE
•An operator must not use drugs or alcohol, which can change his or her alertness or coordination. An operator taking
prescription or over-the-counter drugs should seek medical advice on whether or not he or she can safely operate
equipment.
•All bystanders should be kept a minimum of 20 feet away from the working area of the drive.
•Do not allow site workers to climb or ride on a drill mast, planetary drive, auger bits or auger extension at any time,
including while stationary, in operation or being moved or rotated.
•Operate only from the operator's station.
•Avoid steep hillside operation which could cause the machine to overturn. Consult your machines operator's and safety
manuals for maximum incline allowable.
•Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain, on a slope, or turning, to avoid overturning the vehicle.
Travel only with the planetary drive in a safe transport position to prevent uncontrolled movement. Drive slowly over
rough ground and on slopes.
•Tether any auger, anchor or extensions connected to the drive with a chain if necessary, to prevent uncontrolled swing-
ing of the attachments when moving from position to position.
•Do not drive close to ditches, excavations, etc., cave in could result.
•Before exiting the machine, lower the attachment to the ground, apply the parking brakes, turn off the prime mover's
engine, and remove the key.
•Flow and pressure gauges, fittings, and hoses must have a continuous operating pressure rating of at least 25%%
higher than highest pressures of the system.
•Do not smoke when refueling the prime mover. Allow room in the fuel tank for expansion. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Secure cap tightly when done.
•Remove the auger drive from the prime mover before transporting to and from the jjob site.
•Planetary Drives shall be used only for their designed intent and shall not be loaded beyond their rated capacity. Over-
loading or exceeding the manufacturers specifications will void all warranty.
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Extreme Duty Series 2 Augers Operators Manual May 2020