Summary of Contents for Christie Easy Petrol Post Driver CHPD78-1
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SAFETY, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL - CHPD78-1 SN 3950 + ENGLISH...
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Christie Engineering Pty Ltd are a family owned and operated Australian business. They are the designers and manufacturers of the very first petrol engine driven post driver on the market.
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CHPD 78-1 PARTS LIST: SN 3950+ ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION GX35 HONDA MOTOR 17850VL1741 THROTTLE LEVER ASSEMBLY CEPD BS222 O RING CEPD BS326 DAMPER O RING CEPD 6000-2RS DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS CEPD 6004-2RS DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS CEPD 6201-2RS DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS CEPD 20 HAMMER GUIDE...
Table of contents POINTS OF CAUTION IRING IGHTENING & F NGINE EVELS SAFETY NEXPECTED MOVEMENT (PPE) ERSONAL ROTECTIVE QUIPMENT OISE HAZARD LECTRICAL CONCEALED OBJECT HAZARDS IBRATION HAZARD ERVICE AND AINTENANCE MALLER POSTS USE OF ADAPTERS ALL POSTS SPECIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS ESIGN AND FUNCTION PECIFICATION PPLICATIONS...
In particular please note the following points of caution: Dry Firing ONLY operate the throttle while the Christie Post Driver is on a post and between 10-15kg pull down force is exerted on the handles. Pressing the throttle without load is known as ‘dry firing’.
Safety This section provides safety information and hazards of a general nature. Further safety warnings and information are provided where relevant, in the Operating Instructions, and Maintenance and servicing sections of this document. Unexpected movement Warning: Sudden or unexpected movement of the machine may occur during operation, which may result in injury to the operator and/or damage to the machine.
Further measures are required as vibrations are not eliminated completely. • Christie Engineering & Easy Petrol Post Driver recommends 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.
Smaller posts - use of adapters Warning: Driving posts which are significantly smaller than the receiver barrel will result in instability while operating the Post Driver. It will also affect the efficiency of the Post Driver. This may result in injury to the operator and will result in damage to Post Driver.
Specification and Applications Design and function The Christie Post Driver / Easy Petrol Post Driver was designed for driving steel fence pickets (star/Y or T pickets) into the ground. A range of other materials can be driven, however, success and performance will depend on the quality of the material used and the ground conditions.
Applications Types of posts The Post Driver will drive a wide range of posts, the below table is not exhaustive but provides a guide to what applications this machine is suitable for. Some applications require additional accessories. Post Timber round stakes up to 100mm (4”) diameter Timber square stakes up to 80x80mm Hollow Pipe up to 76mm diameter (e.g.
Bondloc B243). Safe starting • Start and operate the Christie Post Driver unit outdoors, and in a ventilated area • Never wrap the Honda GX35 pull starter rope around the hand • Do not quick release the Honda GX35 starter grip, guide the starter rope back slowly to permit the rope to rewind properly •...
• engine, to allow for the escape of hot and toxic exhaust fumes. Only operate the Christie Post Driver in light conditions with good visibility. • Ensure the operator and all other persons nearby wear, at a minimum, the following PPE: •...
Refuelling Warning: Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and can cause severe injury or death, if ignited by a spark or excessive heat from a hot motor. • Always switch off the Honda GX35 engine, and allow adequate time for it to cool down before refueling.
Maintenance and servicing Read the supplied Honda Owner’s Manual GX35 and perform engine maintenance as recommended by Honda. Failure to follow the maintenance schedules for the Christie Post Driver, and Honda GX35 engine, may result in non-warranty machine failures. Maintenance schedule...
Crank lubrication service This service is to be performed at the following intervals; • annually for domestic/farm/light use, • 250 hours/3months for commercial/heavy use. Tools/materials required • 2.5mm Allen key, of good quality • Thread locking compound medium strength • Degreaser solvent •...
Hammer section service This service is to be performed at the following intervals; • every 6 months for domestic/farm/light use, • 500 hours/6months for commercial/heavy use. Tools/materials required • 2.5mm and 6mm Allen key, of good quality • 5mm punch for dowels •...
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Remove the bottom hammer assembly from the Cast Bottom Housing (CEPD 925). Remove the 3 Hammer (CEPD 937) using a 6mm punch to carefully push the two retaining dowel Pins (CEPD PIN 8x36) from the Hammer Housing. • A vice and some soft jaws may aid in holding the round hammer guide and hammer in place.
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Reassembling the hammer After thoroughly cleaning and drying the components and checking for excessive wear, reassembly can occur. 1. Apply a coating of the supplied EP 1 grease around the Piston O ring (BS222) and outside of the piston, and gently push back into the housing using a soft dolly. 2.
Troubleshooting and FAQ Troubleshooting Recoil starter offering resistance • Engine overfilled with oil. Drain out and see fill instructions in the Honda GX35 manual. Place unit on a post so it is upright and level. Fill oil level with filler thread. Pull starter rope pulling but engine is not cranking •...
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Q: Will servicing void warranty? A: Warranty will be covered when performed in accordance with the instructions contained in this service manual. Q: What type of fuel is recommended? A: Regular unleaded petrol. Refer to the Honda GX35 manual. Q: What type of Engine oil is recommended? A: 10W30 mineral engine oil.
Defects that occur within the stated warranty period other than those components excluded below shall be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Easy Petrol Post Driver & Christie Engineering. Any parts or goods repaired under this warranty is only warranted for the remainder of the warranty period commencing the original date of supply by the distributor.
• damage caused by force majeure events such as acts of God and factors beyond reasonable human control; • Post Drivers that have been used for a purpose other than for what was reasonably intended for the Post Driver, To the extent permitted by law, where the Company determines in its sole discretion that the warranty claim does not fall within the terms and conditions of this warranty and is not accepted by the Company, the Company is not required to repair or replace the Goods and is not liable to the Customer for any costs or expenses incurred.
Honda Warranty Conditions The following warranty conditions are valid for machines sold to customers from 1 January 2012. For engines on the market before 1 January 2012 different warranty conditions apply. Please contact your nearest dealer on the SERVICE NETWORK (see below) for more information.
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Authorized dealers are directly linked to the Honda subsidiary or distributor in your • country. Independent dealers can forward your claim to a spare parts distributor or to the • Honda distributor presuming that those are available in your country. If there is no Honda subsidiary or distributor in your country it is recommended to •...
Distributor Network Australia, Asia, Rest of World – Manufacturers ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: Christie Engineering, 123 Delaware Road, Horsley Park, NSW 2175, Australia Tel: 02 9620 1208 Web: www.christieengineering.com.au Email: enquiries@christieengineering.com.au Europe ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: Easy Petrol Post Driver, 22 Orgreave Close, Dore House Industrial Estate,...
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Machine Christie Post Driver Serial No. Model Date of Manufacture 2010 Manufacturer Christie Engineering Pty Ltd Supplier Assessment Date May 2011 Relevant Standards AS4024.1-2006 Safety of machinery Based on the evidence presented, Plant Safety Solutions Pty Ltd, (EC Conformity Assessment Body No. 929 and NATA accreditation No. 14155) certify that the machine identified above is capable of conforming with the relevant parts of AS4024.1-...
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Easy Petrol Post Driver Tel: +44 (0)114 269 9119 (c/o SPA Landscaping Limited) Web: www.petrolpostdriver.com 22 Orgreave Close Email: info@petrolpostdriver.com Dore House Industrial Estate Sheffield Registered in England. 04240438 S13 9NP, Great Britain Vat Registration. GB 390992020...
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