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Ezee-On OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL 1450 SKID-STEER POST DRIVER includes ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Manufactured Vegreville, Alberta Ezee-On Manufacturing Canada 723G PRINTED IN CANADA...
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Except as set forth above, Ezee-On Manufacturing shall have no obligation or liability of any kind on account of any of its equipment and shall not be liable for special or consequential damages.
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Ezee-On, such use affects its performance or reliability. 3. If the equipment has been altered or repaired in a manner which, in the sole judgment of Ezee-On, affects its performance, stability or reliability.
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Dealer’s signature __________________________________________________ Date ____/_____/_______ yyyy Mail or Fax the original copy of this Warranty Registration and Pre-Delivery/Delivery Inspection to Ezee-On Manufacturing immediately after delivery. Warranty Registration is mandatory. Failure to complete and return this form will delay the processing of warranty claims...
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for choosing to purchase this Ezee-On implement, we are confident you will be impressed with its performance. In addition to the traditional values of simplicity, reliability and durability, your new EZEE-ON implement incorporates a number of operational and safety features. We urge you to familiarize yourself with the maintenance and operation of your implement by reading this Manual thoroughly and completely.
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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Watch for this symbol. It identifies important safety messages. When you see this symbol, read the safety message carefully. GENERAL SAFETY 1. Do not mount post driver on skid-steer loaders weighing less than 3000 lbs (1360 Kgs). Operating or transporting post driver mounted on a skid-steer loader weighing less than 3000 lbs (1360.
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OPERATING SAFETY 1. Never allow anyone near the post driver when you are performing operating functions. 2. When tilting, raising or lowering the hammer, keep all persons away from the post driver. 3. Wear safety glasses and hand wear to protect against splinters. 4.
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MAINTENANCE 1. Never work on the hammer when it is in the raised or partially raised position. If hammer fell, operator or person(s) nearby could be seriously injured or killed. 2. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury. Before disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all pressure.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: USE A HOIST OR ADEQUATE MANPOWER TO LIFT HEAVY COMPONENTS IN PLACE. ATTEMPTING TO LIFT HEAVY COMPONENTS BY YOURSELF COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. 1. See ILL. 1. Join 2 spool valve, arrow 1, and single spool valve, arrow 2, with one (1) 3/4" N.P.T. x 2" nipple, arrow 3. Next, fasten three (3) control levers, arrow 4, to the two valves.
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3. MODEL 1450 SKID-STEER KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – See ILL. 3 a) Remove ½” x 3-1/2” hex bolt which fastens adjustable stub, arrow 1, on back side of post driver frame. Next slide each adjustable stub “IN”. b) Position skid-steer adapter frame so lower lugs, arrow 2, are over adjustable stubs, arrow 1, and top lug, arrow 3, is positioned between upper lugs, arrow 4, of post driver frame.
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ASSEMBLY CONTINUED: 4. Attaching hydraulic hose and fittings. See ILL. 5 on page 7. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE TO SEAL HYDRAULIC HOSES AND FITTINGS. IF PIECES OF TAPE GETS INTO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THEY MAY PLUG SMALL ORIFICES. IMPORTANT: CLEANLINESS IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HOOKING UP THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
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5. Drive skid-steer up to post driver. Attach post driver to loader by engaging quick-tach carrier on loader arms with post driver frame. Activate quick-tach lock mechanism. . 6. See ILL. 5. Identify hydraulic supply lines (2) that run to front of loader lift arms. Select line which will supply pressure and install (1) one flat face male tip to front end of line.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING POST DRIVER FOR OPERATION To mount post driver to skid-steer loader, refer to section 5, 6 and 7 of assembly instructions. CAUTION: DO NOT MOUNT POST DRIVER ON SKID-STEER LOADER WEIGHING LESS THAN 3000 LBS (1360 KGS) AND SKID- STEER LOADER NOT EQUIPPED WITH ROPS PROTECTION.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: 3. SEE ILL. 7 Before operating post driver raise front leg of stand assembly and lock in raised position with pin. CAUTION: DO NOT RAISE LOADER ARMS AND STAND UNDER POST DRIVER TO ADJUST OR SERVICE POST DRIVER. ALWAYS LOWER LOADER ARMS WHEN SERVICING OR ADJUSTING POST DRIVER.
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SECTION 2 OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: DANGER: NEVER ALLOW PERSON OR PERSONS TO STAND NEAR HAMMER WHEN POST DRIVER IS BEING OPERATED. THIS POST DRIVER IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY ONE PERSON ONLY . SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL RESULT IF A PERSON IS STRUCK BY A FALLING OR TILTING HAMMER.
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SECTION 3 OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: DANGER: CONTACT LOCAL UTILITY COMPANIES FOR UNDERGROUND SERVICES BEFORE INSTALLING POSTS. DANGER: WHEN DRIVING POSTS, ALWAYS WATCH FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES. IF POST DRIVER MAKES CONTACT WITH POWER LINES , OPERATOR OR THOSE NEARBY COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. DANGER: NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND ON TOP OF POST.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: To transport post driver, proceed as follows: See ILL. 11. Lower hammer cylinder to bottom. Rotate hammer by activating lower cylinder, arrow 1, so top of hammer is in 12 o’clock position. (Viewed from rear of tractor). Tilt hammer in by contracting upper tilt cylinder, arrow 2.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: MAST EXTENSION KIT (INSTALLATION) - Instructions to convert from low hammer to high hammer. (OPTIONAL) IMPORTANT: TO PREVENT POST DRIVER FROM FALLING WHILE CONVERTING HAMMER, ATTACH POST DRIVER TO SKID-STEER LOADER. a) See ILL. 12. With post driver mounted on skid-steer loader, position hammer so it is in a vertical position, then raise hammer so rubber bumpers are above bracket, arrow 5.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED: 8. MAST EXTENSION KIT (REMOVAL) - Instructions to convert from high hammer to low hammer position. (OPTIONAL) IMPORTANT: TO PREVENT POST DRIVER FROM FALLING WHILE CONVERTING HAMMER, ATTACH POST DRIVER TO SKID-STEER LOADER. a) See ILL. 14. With post driver mounted on skid-steer loader, position hammer so it is in a vertical position and lower hammer on to bumper stop, arrow 6.
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MAINTENANCE 1. Lubricate post driver as follows: - See ILL. 16. a) Grease hammer pivots every 50 hours of operation. b) Raise hammer and grease both sides of hammer slide every 10 hours of operation. CAUTION: DO NOT LUBRICATE OR ADJUST POST DRIVER WHEN IT IS BEING OPERATED OR WHILE IT IS IN MOTION.
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MAINTENANCE CONTINUED: CAUTION: REPLACE ANY WORN OR DAMAGED HYDRAULIC HOSES AND KEEP ALL HYDRAULIC HOSES AND HYDRAULIC FITTINGS TIGHT. CAUTION: SHUT OFF ALL POWER AND LOCK BRAKES BEFORE ADJUSTING, SERVICING OR CLEANING THE POST DRIVER. IMPORTANT: REPLACE ANY SAFETY DECALS THAT ARE DAMAGED OR ARE ILLEGIBLE. STORAGE Be sure hammer is lowered to bottom position.
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BEGINNING OF SEASON SERVICE Clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on moving parts. This will prevent abrasive action that could cause excessive wear. Thoroughly inspect the post driver for any loose or missing parts and adjust as necessary. Replace any worn or damaged parts. Replace any safety decals that are damage or are illegible.
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