Frictionless World Dirty Hand Tools POWER POST DRIVER User manual

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POWER POST DRIVER
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this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information
may result in serious injury or death.
MODELS # 103400 & 104369
Operation Manual
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Part # 104615 Rev D

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Intended Use ..............................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4
General Safety ............................................................................5
Safety Decals ..............................................................................6
Pre-Operation Check ...................................................................7
Power Post Driver Overview ........................................................8
Filling with Gasoline and Oil.....................................................10
Starting the Engine.....................................................................11
Operation ....................................................................................12
Maintenance
Maintenance Check List ...........................................................13
Checking/Changing Engine Oil ...............................................14
Replacing the Air Cleaner.........................................................15
Changing/Cleaning the Spark Plug ..........................................16
Spark Arrestor Cleaning/Replacement......................................17
Crankshaft and Piston Lubrication ...........................................18
Troubleshooting..........................................................................18
Parts List......................................................................................19
Warranty & Specications .........................................Back Cover
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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before assembling or operating this Power
Post Driver. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not read
this manual. As with all power equipment, a Power Post Driver
can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate
this equipment if you have doubts or questions concerning safe
operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
Intended Use
Do Not Use the Power Post Driver for any purpose other than
for which it was designed. e Power Post Driver was designed to
drive fence posts, ground rods, form pins, and other similar items
into the ground. Any other use is unauthorized and may result in
serious injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this Power Post Driver it is essential that you wear
safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, adequate clothing
and tight fitting gloves. Always wear ear plugs or sound deafening
headphones to protect against hearing loss when operating this
Power Post Driver. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear
sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the Power Post
Driver with bare feet. Bystanders should wear safety glasses and
hearing protection while in the presence of this power tool during
operation.
Whenever you leave the operation position to raise or position a
fence post or make other adjustments always shut o the engine.
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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation
instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury
or death.
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION.
• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
Do not permit others that have not read and understood the
complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• Keep all people and pets away from the work area when
operating the Power Post Driver.
• Do not operate the Power Post Driver when under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the Power Post Driver.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES BEFORE USING
THE POWER POST DRIVER
• Always operate the Power Post Driver in the vertical position.
• Never use the Power Post Driver inside a contained area, exhaust
produced as Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous poison.
• Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or
otherwise alter standard parts on the Power Post Driver.
• Improper maintenance could lead to serious injury.
• Always use two hands and grip the Power Post Driver firmly
when operating.
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Important Safety Information
• Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without
proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine
contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless,
and deadly poisonous gas.
• Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and
allow the engine to cool completely.
• Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or cover
over the carburetor air-intake removed, except for
adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire
hazard.
• e muer and engine become very hot with use and
can cause a severe burn; do not touch. Allow the engine
to cool before refueling, doing maintenance, or making
adjustments.
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the brush mower are to remind you
of important information while you are operating the
unit. Make sure all safety warning decals are attached
and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced
decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for
replacement decals.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain
product components contain or emit chemicals known to
the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
▪Allow engine to cool down before refueling
▪Gasoline is highly flammable, use caution
▪Do not operate indoors or enclosed areas
▪Exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide
▪Check for underground utilities before use
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Pre-Operation Check
1. Visually inspect your Power Post Driver before use.e interior
of the chuck tube should be checked for obstructions, damage
or wear to the chuck tube and anvil inside. e outer surfaces of
the driver should also be inspected for any defects.
2. Do not use the Power Post Driver if there is any damage or
wear until the damage or wear is corrected and repaired.
3. Check all fluid levels, i.e. engine oil and fuel and fill as needed
as per manufacturer’s specifications. Proper oil level is essential
to the proper operation of the Power Post Driver.
THE POWER POST DRIVER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT
FLUIDS. OIL MUST BE ADDED TO THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING.
Overfilling of the oil will result in loss of power and may cause
permanent damage to the engine.
USE ALL RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
4. Secure the driver on a solid surface, i.e. tailgate, bench, or clear,
solid ground and position your body in a safe position. DO
NOT start the driver anywhere but an open, well-ventilated
area. It is recommended that the Power Post Driver only be
used outdoors and never inside an enclosed building.
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Power Post Driver Overview
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Thumb
On/Off
Switch
Idle Lock
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
Carrying
Handle
EPDM
Foam Grip
Crankcase
Cover
Fuel Fill
Cap
Fuel
Tank
Idle Lock
Release
Hammer
Cover

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Power Post Driver Overview
Recoil
Starter
Oil Fill/
Dipstick
Choke
Switch
Fuel Fill
Cap
Fuel
Tank EPDM
Foam Grip
Air
Cleaner
Mufer
Priming
Bulb

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Filling with Gasoline and Oil
ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
e Power Post Driver is shipped without uids installed.
Keep the caps on the fuel and oil fills until you are ready to pour
either gasoline or oil into the correct fill.
1. Place the machine on a level surface, add some SAE 10-30W
engine oil into the oil fill and wait one minute for the oil to
settle, then continue filling with oil.
2. Check the dipstick and continue adding oil a little at a time,
rechecking the dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark. Be
careful not to overfill.
3. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, unleaded gas (min. 85 Octane),
to 1/4” from the top of the ll neck to allow for expansion. Be
careful not to overll and reinstall the cap before starting.
ALWAYS FILL THE TANK WITH
ENGINE OFF AND COOL.
ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
BEFORE OPERATING.
Allow the engine to cool for at least two minutes before removing
the fuel cap.
Before performing any adjustments to the Power Post Driver or
any maintenance, stop the engine, wait five minutes to allow parts
to cool.
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