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- Page 1 P240T Skid-Steer Post-Driver WOOLRIDGE FARM HARTPURY GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL19 3BG...
- Page 2 FIRST : AT DELIVERY TIME ______________________________________________________________________ When delivered in a container, the machine will be folded with stay bars and hoses and rock spike will be standing in the way of the mast. Before using the mast with hydraulics, all parts must be cleared. Keep your stay bars for transportation Page | 2...
- Page 3 BS EN 4413 : 2010 Hydraulic fluid power - General rules & safety requirements for systems & their components BS 5401: 1990 Guide to information content and presentation of operator’s manuals provided for tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry. Signed On behalf of Protech Machinery Date…Tuesday, 28 January 2020 Page | 3...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
LIST OF CONTENTS ______________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION ..........................5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ......................5 PARTS REFERENCE ........................6 SAFETY STATEMENT ........................8 SAFETY INFORMATION ....................... 9 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ................... 12 MACHINE OPERATION ....................... 13 MACHINE SAFETY DECALS ...................... 14 CONTROL FUNCTIONS OF THE POST DRIVER ..............15 SLEW ARM ............................ -
Page 5: Introduction
Manual must be transmitted to the new owner. Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing a Protech Post Driver. Protech machinery Ltd has produced this User Guide to assist and help you get the most from your post driver. -
Page 6: Parts Reference
✓ 75 mm diametre rock spike and hydraulic extractor (can drive 12ft posts) ✓ Steel toolbox ✓ Flow limiting valve to protect the system Options for P240T : o Post twister o Tractor frame (3 points linkage) o Auger drive + 4" and 6" Rock Drill... - Page 7 TELEMAST ROCK SPIKE MAST HAMMER WEIGHT AUGER DRIVE SLEW TELE ARM ROCK SPIKE HOLDING PLACE Page | 7...
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Page 8: Safety Statement
SAFETY STATEMENT ___________________________________________________________________ Protech Machinery Ltd are concerned for your safety and that of others around you when operating this machinery and its associated equipment. This safety statement is our primary way of notifying you and bringing to your attention the potential hazards associated with the P240T and its equipment. -
Page 9: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________________ This machine has the potential to be extremely dangerous - in the wrong hands it can maim, cause serious injury or even kill. It is therefore imperative that both the owner and operator of the machine reads and understands the following section to ensure they are fully aware of the dangers that do, or may exist, and their responsibilities surrounding the use and operation of the machine. - Page 10 • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always switch the engine off and remove the ignition key • Always stop and switch off the machine if persons or animals enter the work area. Do not restart the machine until they are at a safe distance. •...
- Page 11 POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS MACHINE: Injuring of feet. No person must be in this area when the Post Driver is raised or lowered by the tractor or near to the rear leg and foot plate when operating this control. Crushing under the falling weight.
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Page 12: Personal Protective Equipment
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ___________________________________________________________________ It is advised that the following personal protective safety equipment be worn at all times when operating this machinery. EC Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC). • Eye wear to a minimum of high energy low impact protection. •... -
Page 13: Machine Operation
MACHINE OPERATION BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE YOU MUST: Ensure you read and fully understand all sections of the operator handbook, Ensure the operator is, or has been, properly trained to use this machine. Ensure the operator has been issued with, reads and fully understands the operator handbook. -
Page 14: Machine Safety Decals
MACHINE SAFETY DECALS Standard Triangle indicate Alert/Warning Warning read Product Manual Warning danger area from tilting mast Warning danger of feet being crushed. Warning eye protection must be warn Warning ear protection must be warn Warning Danger of falling weight Warning Danger of overhead cables Lubrication Point Warning danger of fingers and hands... -
Page 15: Control Functions Of The Post Driver
CONTROL FUNCTIONS OF THE POST DRIVER ______________________________________________________________________ The photo below displays the layout of the control panel. Moving the control lever up or down operates the function in the direction displayed of the Post Driver. AUGER CONTROLS ROCK SPIKE TELEMAST LEGS CONTROLS 2-Axis AUTO... -
Page 16: Slew Arm
SLEW ARM ______________________________________________________________________ Operating the slew control lever pivots the slew arm from parallel to the main frame through 120 degrees. TRAPPING ZONE CRUSHING ZONE As the control is mounted to the slew arm, it will move with operation of the slew control. The operator must work in the control area of the post driver to avoid all trapping zones. -
Page 17: Mast Forward And Side Tilt
MAST FORWARD AND SIDE TILT ______________________________________________________________________ Operating the Mast Forward Tilt control lever pitches the mast forward and back (23 degrees forward and back from mast vertical position). This maintains a vertical mast while on undulating ground. Operating the Mast Side Tilt control lever pitches the mast side to side (35 degrees each side from mast vertical position). -
Page 18: Rock Spike Control
ROCK SPIKE CONTROL ______________________________________________________________________ Before using the rock spike the weight will have to be raised so that the rock spike can be moved into position. The rock spike is located on a support pin when not in use. Raise the rock spike using the control lever to give clearance, then manually swing into position. -
Page 19: Auger Drive
AUGER DRIVE ______________________________________________________________________ 1. Put machine in `park` position. 2. Lower rear leg for stability. 3. Raise the weight. 4. Use `rock spike` lever to swing the auger into position. 5. Slowly lower the weight to lock the auger in position Page | 19... - Page 20 6. Use the `Right Track` lever to rotate the drill and `Rock Spike` lever to lower the drill 7. On completion, `right track` forward and `rock spike` up. 8. Lift the weight up clear of the auger. 9. Use the `rock spike` lever to swing the auger clear of the mast 10.
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Page 21: Auto-Level
AUTO-LEVEL ______________________________________________________________________ Auto-level operating Your machine has been fitted with Protech auto-level system. This is a single button hit to level your mast. 2-Axis Auto Levelling system One-push button to align your post-driver mast to the vertical position. One of contractors’ favourites, as it is a Substantial time saver for intensive fencing. -
Page 22: Auto-Level Setup
Auto-level setup You should not have to go to setup as the fixture has been calibrated at factory. After intensive usage or due to power shortage, you may have to re-calibrate. In such case, follow the instructions below : By pressing the arrows then enter buttons, the calibration and settings windows can be accessed. -
Page 23: Using The Post Driving Equipment
USING THE POST DRIVING EQUIPMENT ________________________________________________________________ Failure to observe the following could result in Serious Injury or Death When the machine is in position, apply the park and remove any transportation bars that may be fitted ready for operation. After checking your surroundings for any hazards and observing the relevant labeled lever, move it in the required direction of travel. -
Page 24: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ______________________________________________________________________ Daily Check the lift rope for any signs of wear. If in doubt, change the rope. Check hydraulic hoses for any signs of wear. If in doubt change the hose. Grease the mast where the driver weight runs. Check all nuts and bolts are tight. -
Page 25: Transport
TRANSPORT ______________________________________________________________________ The machine is delivered with an additional resting leg. Those are only to be used for transportation purposes and not in operation. Also, the machine was designed with forklift lifting holes so it can be carefully offloaded from a truck. Forklift lifting points Transportation leg When delivered in a container, the machine will be folded with...
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