Deer Fence Canada PP52 Maintenance and service guide

Post Pounder Safety and Operating
Instructions
Thank you for choosing our Honda gas powered Post Pounder. Certified by Honda Canada.
Deer Fence Canada Inc. assembles and services the driver for all of Canada. For more information
please visit www.deerfencecanada.ca or 1 866 914 3337
Warning: ONLY operate the throttle while the Post Pounder Driver is on a post and be-
tween 5-10kg (10 to 12 pounds) pull down force is exerted on handles. Failure to do so can
result in danger to the operator and damage to the machine. Further, never drive a post/
rod in to the ground until the barrel touches the ground as this can result damage to the post driver.
Read the Post Pounder Safety and Operating Instructions carefully and understand all
safety and operating instructions prior to using the machine. The Instructions contain es-
sential safety information and provide knowledge on how use and maintain the machine
in a safe and efficient

Table of contents
SAFETY 2
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 3
NOISE HAZARD 3
ELECTRICAL,GAS ,UTILITIES ,CONCEALED OBJECT HAZARDS 3
VIBRATION HAZARD 4
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5
SMALLER POSTS - USE OF REDUCING BUSH 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
FUNCTION 6
APPLICATIONS 7
PRE-START CHECKLIST 7
SAFE STARTING 8
DRIVING POSTS 8
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 11
MANUFACTURER SERVICING 11
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 11
CRANK LUBRICATION 11
HAMMER SECTION SERVICE 13
STORAGE OF DRIVER 16
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) 18
WARRANTY 19
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Safety
This section provides safety information and hazards of a general nature. Further safety warn-
ings and information are provided where relevant, in the Operating instructions, and Mainte-
nance and servicing sections of this document.
Warning: Sudden or unexpected movement of the machine may occur during op-
eration, which may result in injury to the operator and/or damage to the machine.
•Ensure the operator maintains a stable standing position with feet as far apart
as the width at shoulders. Keep body weight balanced.
• Stand firmly and always hold the Post Pounder with both hands.
• Quick start guide Never operate the Post Pounder unless both feet are in con-
tact with the ground, never stand on a ladder, chair, trailer, pickup, or any other
surface other than stable ground or approved working platform for safety at
heights.
• Ensure the handles are free from grease and oil.
•Do not start the engine while the Post Pounder is lying on the ground, start
when the Post Pounder is in a vertical position.
•Never allow children or persons who have not read the operating instructions to
operate the machine.
•Never let your post pounder run unattended.
•Start engine ,let engine tick over, warm up for 3-5 minutes
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ensure the operator and all other persons nearby wear, at a minimum, the following PPE:
•Class 4 hearing protection, greater than 22dB attenuation CSA approved. http://
www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/ear_prot.html
• Safety glasses to CSA medium impact rating (http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/pre-
vention/ppe/glasses.html)
• Gloves suited to manual handling - leather or other abrasion resistant material, anti-vi-
bration gloves are recommended
• CSA approved Safety boots /shoes http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/
footwear.html
Noise hazard
High sound levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Noise emitted from the tool
while working can reach above 100dB which can also harm others nearby, both the
operator and bystanders are to wear Class 4 hearing protection greater than 22dB
attenuation.
Electrical,Gas ,Utilities ,concealed object hazards
Whilst driving posts, concealed electrical services, wires and pipes constitute a dan-
ger that can result in serious injury or death. Before you start using the tool, check the
composition of the material you are to work on. Identify and avoid concealed ca-
bles and pipes e.g. electricity, telephone, water, gas and sewage lines etc.
If the tool seems to have hit a concealed object, switch off the machine immediately. Make
sure that there is no danger before continuing.
Dial Before You Dig if you are using the post pounder and are unsure of the location of ser-
vices.
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Vibration hazard
Hand-arm vibration (HAV)
Exposure to HAV can result in disrupted circulation in the hand and forearm and/or damage to
nerves and tendons, muscles, bones and joints of the hand and arm. It can cause a range of
conditions collectively known as hand–arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and specific disorders
such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ‘tennis elbow’ and ‘vibration white finger’. Workers with expo-
sure to vibration while performing other hazardous manual tasks may also experience pain in
the hands and arms and diminished muscle strength.
See Canadian fact http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/vibration/vibration_effect-
s.html
http://www.cchst.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/vibration/vibration_effects.html
Reducing the risk of hand-arm vibration
Normal use of the Post Pounder exposes the operator to vibration. Vibrations from handheld
machines are transmitted into the hands via the handles. The spring dampened handles on
the Post Pounder are designed to dampen a large part of the initial vibrations. Further mea-
sures are required as vibrations are not eliminated completely.
• We recommend operators/employers implement a program of health surveillance to
detect early symptoms that may relate to vibration exposure, so that management
procedures can be modified to help prevent significant disability.
• If numbness, tingling, pain, clumsiness, weakened grip, whitening of the skin, or other
symptoms occur at any time, when operating the machine or when not operating the
machine, do not resume operating the machine and seek medical attention.
• Let the tool do the job. Use a firm, but minimum hand grip, consistent with proper con-
trol and safe operation.
• When the impact mechanism is activated, the only body contact with the Post Pounder
should be hands on the spring dampened handles. Avoid any other contact, e.g. sup-
porting any part of the body against the machine or leaning onto the machine trying to
increase the feed force.
• Never keep the throttle engaged while removing the Post Pounder from the post.
• Immediately stop working if the machine suddenly starts to vibrate strongly. Before re-
suming the work, find and remedy the cause of the increased vibrations.
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