Pengo DT-5 - Manual (Page 8)

8 Two Speed (DT & RT) Series Manual
PRODUCT / EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS
PRIME MOVER LIFT CAPACITY
Alert yourself to the weight of the Drive Unit. DO NOT exceed the recommended lift capacity of
the prime mover. Refer to your prime mover’s owners manual for suggested lift capacity and lift
considerations.
PRIME MOVER / ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION
Ensure all connection pins, fasteners and latches are properly secured. Ensure that the mounting
frame / attachment mounting plate is rigidly secured to the prime mover. Improper installation
can result in product damage, personal injury and death.
Ensure all hydraulic hose assemblies are of adequate length and have enough slack for full Drive
attachment movement. Failure to provide adequate length hydraulic hoses can result in hose
rupturing. A hydraulic hose rupture can result in product damage, personal injury and death.
OPERATING THE PRIME MOVER
Avoid steep hillside operation, which could cause the prime mover to overturn. Consult
your prime mover operator’s and safety manuals for maximum incline allowable.
TRANSPORTING THE DRIVE ATTACHMENT
• Travel only with the Drive attachment in a safe transport position to prevent uncontrolled
swinging.
• Tether the Drive attachment with a chain, if necessary, to prevent uncontrolled swinging of the auger
when moving from hole to hole.
• Remove the earth auger or helical anchor from the Drive attachment before transporting to and
from the job site.
• Use extreme care during transport to prevent contact between the Drive attachment and bystanders
or solid objects. Contact with the Drive attachment could cause serious damage, injury or death.
• Never operate the Drive attachment while transporting.
• Drive slowly over rough ground and on slopes. Position the Drive attachment as low to the ground
as possible maintaining a low center of gravity.
DRIVE ATTACHMENT SIDE LOADING
Side loading is NOT recommended. Excessive side loading can cause output shaft defl ection and or
failure. Avoid excessive side loading to prevent possible instantaneous output shaft failure. Such a
failure could result in injury from disconnected parts and or being hit by the Drive attachment causing
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING