Safety Precautions
Only use the post driver in accordance with the local working regulations on allowed
working time based on post driver vibration level. Working with the post driver longer than
prescribed may damage the operator. Please refer to the chapter about vibrations, page 4.
A fine jet of oil at pressure can penetrate the skin. It is therefore important never to use
your fingers to check for oil leaks and never to hold your face close to suspected leaks –use
a piece of cardboard instead. If oil has penetrated the skin, you should get medical
treatment immediately.
Never leave the post driver when connected to the powerpack.
Always use correct adaptor when ramming a post into ground.
Before connecting the post driver to the power source, always check that the adaptor is
firmly secured in order to prevent damaging post and injure operator.
Always use approved hoses. Contact your dealer, if necessary. Mount the hoses correctly –
the valve housing is marked with ”P” and ”T”.
The operator must make sure that there are no persons nearby when he starts using the
post driver.
The operator must pay extra attention and show caution when working in difficult working
areas, such as slopes and other dangerous nature of the ground. Do not reach too far with
the post driver, but always maintain a good footing and keep your balance.
The operator must be properly trained in using the post driver or under supervision of a
qualified instructor.
The operator must always use protective goggles, earplugs, hard hat and shoes when
operating the post driver.
Prior to operation, check whether there are hidden or buried cables in the ground.
Never wear loose clothing as it may get entangled in the moving parts of the post driver.
Inspection or cleaning of the post driver, change of adaptor or disconnection of hoses may
never be done while the post driver is connected to the powerpack, as unintentional
activation of the post driver can cause severe damage.
Always connect hoses to the post driver before starting the powerpack. Be sure that all
couplings are tight.
The post driver may not be operated if the oil temperature is above 70 C°. Operation at
higher temperatures may result in the post driver getting warmer than normal and the
operator risks getting burnt on it.
To avoid all personal injury and damage to material, all repair, maintenance and service
work must be carried out by authorized or properly trained persons only.
