Assembly Procedure; Unpacking; Assembly - General - Shaver HD-8-S Operator's & Parts Manual

Assembly Procedure

Unpacking

WARNING
Due to the size and weight of the
Post Driver, two people are required
for the assembly procedures.
The Post Driver is shipped in several sections:
The Driving Ram Assembly, Base Plat e
Assembly, Hose and Valve Carton, Safety Arm
Carton, and with the Hydraulic Post Driver
(HD-8-H-S, HD-10-H-S, & HD-12-H-S) the
Tilt Cylinder Carton.
Before starting the unpacking
procedure,
overhead
material
(forklift)
capacity. Follow all safety recommendations
when unpacking the
components are heavy and can cause serious
injury or death if not adequately supported
during removal and assembly.
NOTE: For ease of assembly, unload the Post
Driver components in the area where they will
be assembled. Choose a large, hard surface
area that can safely support the weight of the
assembled Post Driver and is accessible by
the machine it will be mounted on.
make sure
lifting device
handling device
has adequate lifting
Post Driver. Some

Assembly - General

NOTE: Refer to the Service Parts section of this
manual for an illustration and description of all the
parts.
The Main Carriage Channel has provisions for
mounting the Base Plate (Manual or Hydraulic) in
two positions.
• The UPPER Position (most common) -
three-point hitch or tractor front mount
(midsized tractors).
• The LOWER Position - for driving 10 ft.
(3.0 m) tall posts only - three-point hitch or
front tractor mount (smaller tractors).
UPPER
LOWER
Driver and Base Plate on 3-point mount shown in
the
UPPER Position.
or
The Post Driver assembly procedure consists of
the following subsections:
1. Main Carriage Channel
2. Storage Legs
3. Base Plate
4. Hydraulic Valve
5. Safety Stop Adjustment
6. Rubber Debris Guard
7. Safety Arm
8. Manual Storage Tube
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