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Operating the Planetary Drive (Continued)
• Never use the attachment on a machine that is not equipped with a cab rollover protective structure
(ROPS) and/or falling object protective structure (FOPS), and operator restraints (seat belts or equivalent
devices). Although, this is not applicable when using this attachment on a stand-on mini loader.
• Establish and maintain a minimum 6 meters (20 feet) exclusion zone around the working area. No person
other than the operator should enter the work zone, while the parent machine’s engine is running.
• Do not allow site workers to climb or ride on Drill mast, Planetary drive, Auger or Auger extension at any
time, including while stationary, in operation or being moved.
• Avoid steep hillside operation which could cause the machine to overturn. Consult your machine
operator’s and safety manual for maximum allowable incline.
• Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain, on a slope or turning to avoid overturning the machine.
• Travel only with the planetary drive in a safe transport position to prevent the 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 swinging of the attachments.
• Drill stem rotation must be stopped before adding or removing sections, or marking adjustments to the
drill stem or sampling equipment.
• Augers shall be cleaned only when the rotating mechanism is in neutral and Auger is stopped. Long
handled shovels shall be used to move cuttings from the Auger. Materials heavier than 10 kgs (22 lbs)
must be moved mechanically or by two people.
• Do not drive close to ditches and excavations, etc., cave in could result.
• Flow and pressure gauges, ttings, and hoses must have a continuous operating pressure rating of at
least 25% higher than the highest pressures of the system.
• All drilling operations must be stopped in the event of local thunderstorm or lightning activity. During
operation, weather conditions shall be monitored, operations shall cease during electrical storms or
when electrical storms are imminent.
5 Safety Precautions - General Information