Worksaver 614HC Owner's manual

CAUTION
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE
1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any
debris which might cause persons working on the
assembly to trip.
2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack,
tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.
3. Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s
manual before proceeding further.
4. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to
be blocked up, use only blocking material that is in good
condition and is capable of handling the weight of the
assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the blocking
material is on a clean, dry surface.
5. Never put hands, or any part of body, under blocked up
assemblies if at all possible.
6. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the
machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings
or any other fastened assemblies have been thoroughly
tightened.
7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the
operation section of your operator’s manual.
8. Before operating, read the maintenance section of your
operator’s manual to be sure that any parts requiring
lubrication, such as gearboxes, are full, to avoid any
possible damage.
9. Before operating equipment – If you have any
questions regarding the proper assembly or
operation, contact your dealer or representative.
HYDRAULIC
POST HOLE DIGGERS
Safety Instructions Assembly & Mounting
Tractor Preparation Maintenance
Operating Instructions Repair Parts
614HC & 624HC 714HC & 724HC
914HC & 924HC814HC & 824HC
OWNER’S/
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.’s
614HC
624HC
714HC
724HC
814HC
824HC
914HC
924HC
(#030800001 AND UP)
CAUTION
For Safe Operation
Read Rules And
Instructions Carefully
SI NO LEEINGLES, PIDA AYUDA
A AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA
PARA QUE LE TRADUZCA LAS
MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
SAFETY SIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
OWNER SERVICE/SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-29
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before using your Hydraulic Post Hole Digger. This manual is provided to give you the
necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your post hole digger in top operating condition.
Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it. Observe all safety
signs on the machine and noted throughout the manual for safe operation of implement. Keep this manual handy
for ready reference.
Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the Digger as specified.
Use only genuine Worksaver, Inc. service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet
standards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model and serial number of your Post Hole
Digger here:
Model:________________________________________ Serial Number:_______________________________
RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubri-
cate, maintain, and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures. Failure
of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment.
It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s)
repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or excessive wear to other parts or
cause a safety hazard.
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Worksaver Dealer, from
whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty.
Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five (45) days of failure.
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling
of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or inspection.
SI NO LEEINGLES, PIDA AYUDA A
AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA PARA QUE
LE TRADUZCA LAS MEDIDAS DE
SEGURIDAD.
STATEMENT
OF POLICY
It is the policy of Worksaver,
Inc. to improve its products
where it is possible and practical
to do so. Worksaver, Inc.
reserves the right to make
changes or improvements in
design and construction at any
time, without incurring the obliga-
tion to make these changes on
previously manufactured units.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Worksaver warrants to the original purchaser of any new Hydraulic Post Hole Digger (Models 614HC, 624HC,
714HC, 724HC, 814HC, 824HC, 914HC and 924HC), that the equipment be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities. Use ninety (90) days
for commercial use from date of retail sale.
Replacement or repair parts installed in the equipment covered by this warranty are warranted for ninety (90)
days from the date of purchase of such part or to the expiration of the applicable new equipment warranty
period, whichever occurs later.
Such parts shall be provided at no cost to the user during regular working hours. Worksaver reserves the right
to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Worksaver’s obligation under this warranty, to the extent allowed by law, is in lieu of all warranties, implied or
expressed, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any liabili-
ty for incidental and consequential damages with respect to the sale or use of the items warranted. Such
incidental and consequential damages shall include but not be limited to: transportation charges other than
normal freight charges; cost of installation other than cost approved by Worksaver; duty; taxes; charges for
normal service or adjustments; loss of crops or any other loss of income; rental of substitute equipment,
expenses due to loss, damage, detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resulting from acts
beyond the control of Worksaver.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:
1. Worksaver is NOT responsible for damage to augers caused by hitting underground objects (rocks, roots,
etc.) or for bent augers caused by moving the power unit with the auger in the ground.
2. To vendor items which carry their own warranties, such as hydraulic motors, tires, and tubes.
3. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident.
4. If parts not made or supplied by Worksaver have been used in connection with the unit, if, in sole judge-
ment of Worksaver such use affects its performance, stability, or reliability.
5. If the unit has been altered or repaired outside of an authorized Worksaver dealership in a manner which,
in the sole judgement of Worksaver affects its performance, stability or reliability.
6. To normal maintenance service and normal replacement items such as gearbox lubricant, hydraulic fluid,
worn blades, or to normal deterioration of such things as belts and exterior finish, due to use or exposure.
7. To expendable or wear items such as teeth, chains, sprockets, belts, springs and other items that in the
company’s sole judgement is a wear item.
ADDITIONS TO LIMITED WARRANTY
In addition to the Limited Warranty printed above, Worksaver, Inc. provides:
1. Five years’ (60 months) warranty on the gearbox for farm use and 1 year (12 months) for commercial use
and;
2. Three years’ (36 months) warranty on hydraulic motor for farm use and six (6) months for commercial use
IF
all of these components have been properly maintained and lubricated and that they have not been subjected
to abuse or misuse.
NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF WORKSAVER IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN
ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED
BY WORKSAVER’S SERVICE MANAGER, POST OFFICE BOX 100, LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS 62056-0100.

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To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded opera-
tor who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this
implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.
BEFORE YOU START!!
Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observe the rules of safety and common sense!
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT
SAFETY WARNING MESSAGES. CAREFULLY READ EACH
WARNING MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS. FAILURE TO
UNDERSTAND AND OBEY A SAFETY WARNING, OR
RECOGNIZE A SAFETY HAZARD, COULD RESULT IN AN
INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AROUND YOU.
THE OPERATOR IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
SAFETY OF HIMSELF, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN THE
OPERATING AREA OF THE TRACTOR AND ATTACHED
EQUIPMENT.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
Read this manual, and the manual for your tractor, before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with the
machines. It is the implement owner’s responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned
or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior to operating:
1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.
2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical
means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, pay-
ing particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manu-
al you do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
– ATTENTION!
– BECOME ALERT!
– YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING
and CAUTION with the safety messages. The
appropriate signal word for each has been selected
using the following guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme
situations typically for machine components which, for
functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
If you have questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please
contact your dealer or the manufacturer directly.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury, and includes hazards that are
exposed when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment.
Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment.You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you,
follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with
a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Keep foldable
ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times. Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or
warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the instruction on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question –
DON’T TRY IT.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also
to Safety Messages and Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and
Implement Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and the Implement.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety sign that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such safety signs is indicated in this booklet.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-
sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to
provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. It is the operator’s respon-
sibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these.
Accidents can be avoided.
Know your controls and how to stop power unit, engine, and implement quickly in an emergency. Read this
manual and the one provided with your power unit.
Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers. A person who has not read
and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
Read this manual, and the manual for your power unit, before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with
the machines. It is the owner’s responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is
loaned or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior to operating:
1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.
2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
SAFETY TRAINING
Do not allow children to operate this machine.
PREPARATION
Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended
during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement.
Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around moving parts.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Power Units with or without implements attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent, partial hear-
ing loss. We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in the Operator’s
position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db on a long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db
adjacent to the Operator over a long-term basis may cause permanent, total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss
from loud noise (from engines, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the ear) is cumulative over
a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
Clear area of stones, branches or other debris that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
This Post Hole Digger was designed for one-man operation from the operator’s seat. It is the responsibility of
the operator to see that no one is within twenty-five feet (25’) of the digger when it is started. Do not operate
the digger with another person near, or in contact with, any part of the digger, PTO driveline, or auger. Serious
personal injury or death may result if any attempt is made to assist digger operation by hand.
Keep all helpers and bystanders twenty-five feet (25’) from an operating digger. Only properly trained people
should operate this machine. It is recommended the power unit be equipped with a Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) and a seat belt that is used. Always stop the PTO, set brake, shut off the engine, remove the key,
release all hydraulic line pressure, and allow auger to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor.
Never leave equipment unattended with the power unit running.
All things with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded
operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed this digger to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached, to minimize the chance of
accidents. Study this manual to make sure you have all safety equipment attached.
If a safety shield or guard is removed for any reason, it must be replaced before the machine is again operat-
ed. Always use, and maintain in place, all power take off guards furnished with the power unit as well as the
power take off guards and shields furnished with the digger.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
The use of any loader attachment is NOT recommended on tractor with a tricycle wheel arrangement. Tricycle
type tractors are unstable for front loader use.
When the use of hand tools is required to perform any part of assembly, installation, adjustment, maintaining,
repairing, removal, or moving the digger, be sure the tools used are designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer for that specific task.
Never place yourself between the power unit and digger while implement is in operation.
Do not walk or work under a raised digger or attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in position. Do
not depend on the power unit hydraulic system to hold the digger or attachment in place.
A heavy load can cause instability of the power unit. Use extreme care during travel. Slow down on turns and
watch out for bumps. The power unit may need counter-weights to counter-balance the weight of the digger.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the power unit or implement at any time.
ALLOW NO RIDERS!

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)
Before you operate the digger, check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in place.
Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.
Consult local utility companies to make certain there are no buried gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work
area before beginning operation.
Never allow children to operate or be around this digger.
Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and operation instructions to use this Post Hole
Digger.
Do not operate digger on steep hillsides. When digging on uneven or hilly terrain, position the power unit with
the Post Hole Digger uphill. With the Post Hole Digger downhill, the power unit could tip when attempting to
pull the auger from its hole.
Never replace the shear bolt OR auger retaining bolt with any length other than what is specified in this man-
ual. A longer, or protruding fastener is more likely to grab loose clothing or gloves which can result in serious
injury or death.
Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or sway blocks on your tractor lift arms to keep the 3 point Post
Hole Digger from swinging side to side. Adjust as tightly as practical for best performance.
Never position the auger point by hand or with any tool when the power unit is running.
Never position the auger point by putting your hands on the auger, gearbox, boom, or driveline.
When maneuvering close to buildings or passing through narrow areas, be sure to allow sufficient clearance
for the power unit, loader, and attachment. Drive slowly.
Beware of lift clearance when raising loader to maximum height.
Keep alert and watch the rear as well as the front when working with the loader.
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a power unit. Make sure the front or rear of the power unit is prop-
erly counter-balanced with weights. Always drive slowly – especially around turns. An unstable power unit
could steer badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or death.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders at a safe distance.
Beware of low electrical wires when loader is raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is made.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)
Stop loader gradually when lowering or lifting loads. Operate loader controls smoothly, avoid jerky operation.
Operate loader from operator’s seat only. Remain at controls until operating cycle is complete.
Allow for additional length of loader and attachment on power unit while turning.
Be sure that people, livestock, or pets are not standing near the machine while operating.
Only use a power unit equipped with a ROPS cab or rollover protective structure. Keep foldable ROPS sys-
tems in “locked up” position at all times.
Do not lift or carry anyone on loader or in bucket or on attachment. Do not use loader for a work platform.
ALWAYS lower loader to the ground or block securely before performing any maintenance work.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be careful when changing
directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing, away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
To prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death, never use body weight to try to push auger into
the ground.
Do not shovel dirt away from a rotating auger as the shovel can be caught and thrown by the auger.
Avoid excessive speed during operation.
Always shut off power unit and shift to “Park” or set brakes when leaving power unit. Always lower bucket or
attachment to ground. Remove key when leaving power unit unattended.
Before operating equipment: if you have any questions regarding the proper assembly or operation, contact
your dealer or representative.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Before working on this machine, drive to a level area, relieve hydraulic pressure, lower implement (or if work-
ing underneath, raise and block securely), shut off the engine, set the brakes, and remove the ignition keys.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit
is in a safe condition.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.
Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation, removal, or
moving the digger.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Check to ensure all safety signs are installed and in good condition. (See safety sign section for location
drawing.)
Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended
during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the digger. Do
not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around moving parts.
Safety is a primary concern in the design, manufacture, sale, and use of Post Hole Diggers. As manufacturers of Post
Hole Diggers, we want to confirm to you, our customers, our concern for safety.
Our current production machines include, as standard equipment, guards or shields for auger adapters, drivelines,
input shafts, and safety signs. Older machines can be retrofitted to add these new guards or shields and, or course,
safety signs. If you have an older machine which does not have current standard safety equipment, please contact
your dealer about bringing your machine up to the current level of safety.
Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin. Openings in the skin and minor cuts are
susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once.
Gangrene and death can result. Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can
occur.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
When driving equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the day, use flash-
ing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Always be sure the implement is in the proper raised position for transport.
Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering
control.
TRANSPORT SAFETY
Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at
least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.
Following operation or when unhooking, stop the power unit, set the brakes, relieve all hydraulic pressure, shut
off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity. Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and livestock
injury could result.
Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
If blocking is used, make sure it is solid and secure before leaving area.
STORAGE SAFETY

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SAFETY SIGNS
LOCATED ON GEARBOX OUTPUT SHIELD
LOCATED ON POST HOLE DIGGER BOOM OR FRAME

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SAFETY SIGNS (continued)
LOCATED AT TOP OF AUGER CENTER TUBE
REMEMBER: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without Signs, new
Safety Signs must be applied. New Safety Signs are available from your authorized distributor or factory.
BE CAREFUL!
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals. Avoid spraying to close to decals when using a pressure washer;
high-pressure water can enter through very small scratches or under edges of decals causing them to peel or come
off.
HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY SIGNS:
Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
Decide on the exact position before you remove
the backing paper.
Remove the smallest portion of the split backing
paper. Align the sign over the specified area and
carefully press the small portion with the exposed
sticky backing in place.
Slowly peel back the remaining paper and careful-
ly smooth the remaining portion of the sign in
place. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin
and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing
paper.
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WARNING CAUTION
CAUTION
The eight models of hydraulic post hole diggers are
designed to meet the various mounting applications
requested by customers.
Tractor must be equipped with stabilizer bars,
adjustable sway chains, or sway blocks to keep the post
hole digger from swinging side to side.
Smaller size tractors may need front counter weights to
counter-balance the weight of the post hole digger and
the weight of the dirt on the auger (when using large
diameter augers).
Check the tractor’s 3-pt. hydraulic lift system. It should
operate up and down smoothly and have enough power
to lift the dirt-loaded auger out of the hole. Refer to your
tractor operator’s manual or dealer for any adjustments
necessary to put the 3-pt. hydraulic lift system in good
working order. (I&T shop manuals will list most specifica-
tions and adjustment instructions - available from most
farm equipment dealers.)
MODELS 614HC and 624HC are 3-pt. mounted post
hole diggers that will fit most Category I and Category II
tractors equipped with a standard 3-pt. hitch.
MODELS 814HC and 824HC clamp-on to tractor front
loaders or skid steer loader buckets.
MODELS 714HC and 724HC use a bolt-on mounting
plate that are designed primarily for bolting on to the end
plates of a front loader bucket, but are adaptable to other
mounting applications.
The post hole diggers are easily installed or removed
from your front loader in minutes. A chain and turnbuck-
le provide a secure, easy means of clamping the attach-
ment to your loader bucket.
It is recommended that only tractors with wide front
axles be used with this implement. Tricycle front wheel
arrangements are inherently unstable and tractor roll-
over accidents are more likely to occur.
• Be sure your tractor or skid steer is in good
condition. Read all the safety precautions and make
sure all operators are familiar with the safety rules of
operation.
• The use of any loader attachment is NOT recom-
mended on tractors with a tricycle wheel arrange-
ment. Tricycle type tractors are unstable for front
loader use.
INSTRUCTIONS
TRACTOR AND LOADER
REQUIREMENTS AND
PREPARATION
Check the hydraulic system. Be sure the hydraulic oil
and filter have been serviced according to the manufac-
turer’s recommendations.
NOTE: Models ending with 14HC are for 5-10 gpm
systems @1500-3000 psi.
NOTE: Models ending with 24HC are for 10-20 gpm
systems @1500-3000 psi.
The required size of the tractor and front loader or skid
steer will be determined by the weight of the load to be
handled.
Always use a tractor and front loader or skid steer large
enough to safely handle the load.
ALL MODELS
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a
tractor. Make sure the front or rear of the tractor is
properly counter-balanced with weights. Always
drive slowly – especially around turns. An unstable
tractor could steer badly and possibly tip over,
causing injury or death.
Check your tractor and front loader or skid steer to make
sure they are in good working condition. Check all frame
mounting bolts to make sure they are tight.
Loaders that attach to the tractor frame rails should
have a cross-tie installed for stability.
MODEL 914HC and 924HC are for mounting directly on
skid steer units or tractor front loaders with the universal
quick-attach bucket mount.
The bucket is removed and a separate post hole digger
mounting frame is used.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS
cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Falling off power unit can result in death from being
run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in
“locked up” position at all times.

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CAUTION
INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
NOTE: The gearbox is shipped WITHOUT lubricant, so
it will be necessary to fill it before use. With the gearbox
in a level position, fill to the side inspection hole with a
good 90 wt. gear lubricant. Gearbox holds 86 fluid oz.
Check often and add lubricant if necessary.
To dig properly, your digger must be able to raise or
lower through the highest and lowest points of your lift
arm travel without binding against the tractor frame.
Check carefully BEFORE attaching the auger. If it
does bind, adjust the tractor 3-pt. linkage so that all
movement is free.
Attach the gearbox with hydraulic motor and counter-
weight bracket to the boom using the gearbox pin and
secure it with the two cotter pins. The gearbox should be
placed so that the large shaft is pointing toward the
ground and the hydraulic motor is pointing toward the
tractor.
OBEY ALL SAFETY WARNINGS!
Do not operate this equipment without shields
properly installed. This is for your protection, and the
manufacturer recommends the use of these shields
at all times while operating this post hole digger.
3 PT. MODELS 614HC and 624HC
Unpack all the bundles and lay out various parts. Start
with the yoke. Place the pull pins through the holes in the
legs of the yoke and secure with nuts and lock washers.
NOTE: If your tractor lift arm spacing is 32”, place the pull
pins on the outside of the yoke legs as shown in parts
diagram. If your tractor lift arm spacing is 26” or less,
then place the pull pins on the inner side of the yoke legs.
The pins are Category I (7/8” dia.). If your tractor is
Category II, then lift arm bushings are required to prop-
erly fit the 11/8” dia. Cat. II lift arm balls. (Bushings not
supplied.) Place the lift arms of your tractor over the pull
pins in the yoke and secure with linchpins (not supplied).
Place the tractor end of the digger boom between the
top link ears on your tractor and pin in place. Use bush-
ing for Cat. I tractors (3/4” dia.). Swing the yoke up and
attach it to the boom with the mounting pin and secure it
with cotter pins.
NOTE: Always use adapter bushings when using
Category I pins on a Category II hitch. Trying to use Cat.
I pins in a Cat. II hitch without bushings will result in a
very sloppy fit and the post hole digger will be unstable.
NOTE: When attaching the yoke to the boom, use the
hole in the adjustment channel best suited for your trac-
tor. If you don’t know the best hole location, start with the
middle hole.
Install shields on output end of gearbox. A socket with
a long extension is the best tool for easy installation.
Check exploded parts drawing for correct position.
NOTE: It is easier to install the guards on the gearbox
before installing the gearbox on the post hole digger.
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
BOLT-ON MODELS 714HC and 724HC
It is recommended that the bolt-on bracket be mounted
on the right hand side of the loader bucket as this is the
non-traffic side during road transport. The unit may be
mounted on either side.
Hold the mounting plate on the side of the loader
bucket and mark the four hole locations. Drill four 21/32
diameter holes in the bucket end plate.
Bolt the mounting bracket to the bucket with the
reinforcement mounting plate on the inside. Failure to
use the reinforcement plate will cause the bolts to pull
through the holes in the sheet metal bucket end plate.
Install shields on output end of gearbox. A socket with
a long extension is the best tool for easy installation.
Check exploded parts drawing for correct position.
NOTE: It is easier to install the guards on the gearbox
before installing the gearbox on the post hole digger
mount.
Attach the gearbox with hydraulic motor and counter-
weight bracket to the pivot bracket weldment using the
gearbox pin and secure it with the two cotter pins. Then
connect the entire assembly to the mounting bracket with
the 1” bolt. The gearbox should be placed so that the
large shaft is pointing toward the ground and the
hydraulic motor is pointing toward the power unit.
NOTE: The gearbox is shipped WITHOUT lubricant, so
it will be necessary to fill it before use. With the gearbox
in a level position, fill to the side inspection hole with a
good 90 wt. gear lubricant. Gearbox holds 86 fluid oz.
Check often and add lubricant if necessary.
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INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Do not operate this equipment without shields
properly installed. This is for your protection, and the
manufacturer recommends the use of these shields
at all times while operating this post hole digger.
Attach the gearbox with hydraulic motor and counter-
weight bracket to the pivot bracket weldment using the
gearbox pin and secure it with the two cotter pins. Then
connect the entire assembly to the clamp-on mounting
bracket with the 1” bolt. The gearbox should be placed so
that the large shaft is pointing toward the ground and the
hydraulic motor is pointing toward the power unit.
NOTE: The gearbox is shipped WITHOUT lubricant, so
it will be necessary to fill it before use. With the gearbox
in a level position, fill to the side inspection hole with a
good 90 wt. gear lubricant. Gearbox holds 86 fluid oz.
Check often and add lubricant if necessary.
CLAMP-ON MODELS 814HC and 824HC
Check your loader to make sure it is in good working
order.
Refer to the exploded parts views in this manual for
proper orientation of the chain, bolt, and washer.
Install the chain on the clamp-on attachment with the 1/2”
hex bolt and locknut provided. Make sure that the flat
washer is next to the chain link to provide more support
for the chain.
Install the turnbuckle on the bucket attachment with the
pin and cotter pins. Check the turnbuckle to make sure
that it operates easily. Spreading some grease on the
threads will help insure that it will remain free and easy
to use.
Slide the front cutting edge of your loader bucket under
the lip of the bucket attachment.
Raise the loader slightly so that the bottom of clamp-on
attachment is about three or four feet off the ground.
Engage power unit parking brake and shut off the engine.
Place some solid blocking under the bottom of the
bucket for safety.
Install the chain around the loader bucket and into the
keyhole slot on the upper end of the turnbuckle. Slide the
chain through the keyhole slot until the chain around the
bucket is fairly tight – then tighten by turning the turn-
buckle body. Tighten the chain so that the loader attach-
ment and chain are fastened to the loader bucket.
Do not overtighten as damage to the bucket can occur.
If necessary, loosen the turnbuckle and relocate the
keyhole slotted end to another chain link and retighten
the turnbuckle.
Turn the locknut on the turnbuckle up tight against the
end of the turnbuckle barrel and tighten with a wrench.
Install shields on output end of gearbox. A socket with
a long extension is the best tool for easy installation.
Check exploded parts drawing for correct position.
NOTE: It is easier to install the guards on the gearbox
before installing the gearbox on the post hole digger.
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
MODEL 914HC and 924HC
The Model 924HC is designed to fit skid steer units with
the “Universal” (Bobcat) style quick-attach loaders.
Remove the bucket from your Skid Steer unit. Check the
loader arms and cylinders to make sure they are in good
working order. Lubricate all loader pivot points. Check all
bolts to make sure they are in place and tight.
Be sure the skid steer hydraulic oil and filter have been
serviced according to the skid steer manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Refer to the “exploded view” of the skid steer mounted
post hole digger on page 29 of this manual. Become
familiar with the relationship of the various components
and parts shown.
Connect the post hole digger mount frame to the
“universal” quick-attach plate on your skid steer loader.
Flip the spring loaded latch pins to the “latch lock”
position and check to see they are properly latched
Raise the unit about 31/2feet from the ground.
Install shields on output end of gearbox. A socket with a
long extension is the best tool for easy installation.
NOTE: It is easier to install the guards on the gearbox
before installing the gearbox on the post hole digger.
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
DO NOT operate loader and attachment if it is not
securely fastened to the loader bucket. If loose, the
attachment could come off the loader bucket
creating a dangerous situation that could lead to
personal injury or death.
WARNING
CAUTION

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INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Do not operate this equipment without shields
properly installed. This is for your protection, and the
manufacturer recommends the use of these shields
at all times while operating this post hole digger.
Attach the gearbox with hydraulic motor and counter-
weight bracket to the pivot bracket weldment using the
gearbox pin and secure it with the two cotter pins. Then
connect the entire assembly to the main frame pivot ears
with the 1” bolt. The gearbox should be placed so that the
large shaft is pointing toward the ground and the
hydraulic motor is pointing toward the tractor.
NOTE: The gearbox is shipped WITHOUT lubricant, so
it will be necessary to fill it before use. With the gearbox
in a level position, fill to the side inspection hole with a
good 90 wt. gear lubricant. Gearbox holds 86 fluid oz.
Check often and add lubricant if necessary.
MODEL 914HC and 924HC (continued)
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
Bolt the steel plate counterweights to the counterweight
bracket.
The hoses and fittings are included on the Model 614HC
and 624HC (3 pt. models). They are also included for the
914HC and 924HC models. With these models, the
length of hose can be predetermined for mounting on a
skid steer unit.
For the Models 714HC, 724HC, 814HC and 824HC, the
length of hose required can vary and are not included.
Measure for the hydraulic hose requirement for the
motor. Be sure to allow for raising and lowering the loader
and tipping the bucket. We recommend 1/2” I.D. hose rated
for 2500 PSI or greater service, in accordance with your
tractor system pressure. Consult your power unit’s
owner’s manual or dealer for recommendations. The
ports in the hydraulic motor accept 7/8– 14 straight thread
o-ring male fittings. Use a good grade liquid thread
sealant. Do not use thread tape, as this can contami-
nate the hydraulic system.
Route the hose to avoid pinching or chafing the hose.
Use nylon ties or tape to fasten hose on loader arm to
keep it in place.
Slide the auger over the large shaft of the gearbox and
secure it with the two (2) bolts.
NOTE: Please refer to the auger bottom drawings on
page 24 (Figures B, C, & D) as to the proper mounting
pattern for the cutting edges. Correct mounting of the
cutting edges will assure a complete cut of earth by the
auger.
The digger is ready to use.
FINAL ASSEMBLY – ALL UNITS
ALWAYS OBEY ALL SAFETY RULES!
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Thoroughly read and understand your Operator’s
Manuals.
• Before beginning operation, clear area of objects that
wrap around the auger or might be thrown. Contact
local utility company to make certain there are no
buried gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work
area. Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or other
obstacles that could cause the tractor to roll.
• Layout and mark where you want to dig your holes.
• ALL persons should be at least twenty-five feet (25’)
away. Clear the area of helpers, bystanders, especial-
ly children.
• Do not allow anyone to stand behind, or to the side of
a rotating auger.
• In some types of soil, it may be necessary to hold back
against the auger screw suction by moving the
hydraulic control lever to “HOLD” or “RAISE” position
to keep the auger from screwing into the ground.
• NEVER use body weight to help the auger
penetrate the ground. (3 pt. Hitch Models) When the
ground is too tough to penetrate with your cutting
edges and point, sharpen or replace them and try
again. These are replaceable parts and must be in
good condition to penetrate. (Optional Hydraulic
Downpressure Kit is available for 3 pt. models – order
#709025.)
• If you have difficulty penetrating hard ground, refer to
Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting section for
suggestions.
• Do not shovel dirt away from a rotating auger as the
shovel can be caught and thrown by the auger.
• Disengage the hydraulic oil flow when traveling
between holes.
PREPARATION PROCEDURE
This Post Hole Digger was designed for one-man
operation from the operator’s seat. It is the responsibili-
ty of the operator to see that no one else is within twen-
ty-five feet (25’) of the digger when it is started.
• Set power unit brakes.
• Take power unit out of gear. Shift to “Park” (if applica-
ble).
• Lower auger point slowly to the ground with the
hydraulics disengaged.
• With the auger point lowered to the ground, set the
engine speed to idle, then engage the hydraulic
power. Make sure the auger point is on the ground
before engaging the hydraulic oil flow.
• Increase the speed as required so dirt is conveyed
from the hole.
• When digging holes on a slope, always have the post
hole digger facing uphill.
• Only use a power unit equipped with a ROPS cab or
roll-over protective structure.
OPERATION
SAFETY . . .
YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT!
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT EVERYONE INVOLVED IN
THE ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAIN-
TENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THIS EQUIPMENT BE
AWARE, CONCERNED, PRUDENT, AND PROPERLY
TRAINED IN SAFETY.
The post hole digger auger is free-swinging, and care
should be taken while transporting the machine. DO NOT
transport the post hole digger while the hydraulic power
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
• Use particular care when working on inclines and hill-
sides.
• Avoid holes, ditches, and obstructions which may
cause skid steer loader to tip.
• Never allow anyone to walk or work under a raised
loader.
• Operate the loader controls smoothly, avoiding jerky
operation.
• Be sure anyone operating the loader is aware of safe
operation and potential hazards. Read and observe
safety recommendations in loader manual.
• Operate loader from operator’s seat only. Remain at
controls until operating cycle is complete.
• Do not lift or carry anyone on loader or in bucket or
attachment.
• Travel slowly over rough ground or when making turns.
• Drive slowly through gates and doors.
• Lower bucket or attachment to ground when loader is
unattended.
OPERATION (continued)
DIGGING A HOLE: Position the power unit so that
the auger point is placed where the hole is to be. Lower
the auger so that the point touches the ground.
If the auger tilts too far forward or to the rear, lift auger
off the ground and correct by re-lowering the auger. In
some cases, it may be necessary to move the power unit
slightly. Be careful not to bend the auger.
Never locate auger by putting hands on auger,
gearbox, or boom when there is any sign of rotation
of the auger or if the power unit is running.
Do not shovel dirt away from a turning auger, as the
shovel can be caught by the auger and thrown. Do
not allow anyone to stand behind or to the side of an
operating auger. ALL persons should be at least 25
feet away.
KEEP ALL PERSONS AWAY FROM THE ROTATING
AUGER.
Beware of low electrical wires when loader is
raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is
made.
DO NOT LET THE AUGER SCREW ITSELF INTO
THE GROUND! Auger must dig with the dirt breaking up
and being carried to the top by the auger flighting.
Once the hole is dug to the desired depth raise the
auger while rotating to bring the dirt out of the hole. To get
a clean hole, it is sometimes best to lower the auger into
the hole with the auger turning and then, when at the
bottom, stop the rotation and raise the auger while not
turning. This brings the dirt up with little left in the hole.
For best results, allow the digger to dig about half the
required depth, then lift it partially out of the hole to
remove dirt and then re-enter hole and finish to the
desired depth.
The Hydraulic Post Hole Digger is designed to operate
in both forward and reverse rotation simply by reversing
the oil flow. This works to the operator’s advantage when
encountering a root or rock and the auger stalls.
For those unfamiliar with using a post hole digger, it is
best to operate the power unit engine at an idle speed.
Tilt the loader bucket so that it is parallel with the ground.
Position the power unit and auger where you want to dig
and lower the loader or 3 pt. boom until the auger point
touches to ground. Engage the auger and slowly lower
the loader or boom, giving the auger ample time to dig
without stalling.
CAUTION
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
OPERATION (continued)
NOTE: Be sure auger is completely retracted from
the hole before attempting to move the power unit.
Once the auger is digging a hole, the power unit
cannot be moved. Make sure brake is set securely. If
the power unit does move while the auger is in a hole,
damage to the gearbox or auger can result (not
covered by warranty).
Cutting edges and screw type center point are replace-
able. They should be sharpened or replaced when worn.
In hard digging conditions, a fishtail type center point is
more aggressive and is recommended.
NOTE: If you have a rocky or large root soil condition, it
is recommended that a heavy duty auger by used.
If you encounter rocks or roots that catch the auger and
cause shear bolts to break, then remove the auger from
the hole and use a large, heavy pry bar to break up the
obstructing rock. A large root may have to be chopped to
remove.
If auger becomes lodged below ground, DO NOT
attempt to lift auger out of ground by hydraulic lift power
alone. Reverse the rotation of the auger by several turns.
Extreme rocking or lifting loads while trying to clear
stuck augers can cause auger, gearbox, or boom/frame
failure.
Remain on the power unit’s seat while operating the
post hole digger. Assisting the machine by hand can
result in possible injury or death.
Underground utilities – Contact appropriate
agencies to determine if hazardous items are buried
under the digging site BEFORE DIGGING! Be certain
underground utilities have been called to locate
underground electric, gas, telephone, and other
lines. Call 811 or check your telephone book for call-
ing instructions. Be sure post hole digger operator is
properly informed. WHEN IN DOUBT, DO NOT DIG!
• A free-swinging auger can be hazardous during
transport. Remove auger or stabilize by tying to
loader frame. Always keep loader low during
transport.
• Beware of lift clearance when raising loader to
maximum height.
Road travel at a high rate of speed with the loader
raised could cause a rollover. Serious injury or death
could result. Always keep loader low and slow down
for turns. Use extra care on side hills.
TRANSPORTING
Pay particular close attention to the Safety Messages
regarding transport. Avoid unnecessary injuries and
equipment damage by exercising cautious, conscientious
travel procedures.
Attaching the implement to the power unit increases the
overall length of the working unit. Allow additional
clearance for the implement to swing when turning.
DO NOT OPERATE AUGER DURING TRANSPORT.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING