Farm Star 500 W - Manual (Page 2)

Important Safety Information!
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your tractor,
before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the post hole digger owner’s responsibility,
if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior
to operating:
1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.
2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
The majority of accidents involve entanglement on the driveline or auger. This entanglement risk becomes greater
when you replace our shear bolts OR auger retaining bolts with bolts longer than those specified by the manufacturer.
This improper replacement occurs most often on machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read
the owner’s manual and is not familiar with a Post Hole Digger.
This Post Hole Digger was designed for one-man operation from the tractor seat. It is the responsibility of the
operator to see that no one is within twenty-five feet (25’) of the digger when it is started. Do not operate the
digger with another person near, or in contact with, any part of the digger, PTO driveline, or auger. Serious
personal injury or death may result if any attempt is made to assist digger operation by hand.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical
means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying
particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you
do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders twenty-five feet
(25’) from an operating digger. Only properly trained people should operate this machine. It is recommended
the tractor be equipped with a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) and a seat belt that is used. Always stop
the PTO, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the tractor key, and allow auger to come to a complete
stop before dismounting tractor. Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running.
Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the digger, and the safety rules
set forth. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood. They are there for
your safety as well as the safety of others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator.
To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded oper-
ator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed
this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.
B E F O R E Y O U S TA RT!!
Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observe the rules of safety and common sense!
1
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
MESSAGES. CAREFULLY READ EACH WARNING MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS.
FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND OBEY A SAFETY WARNING, OR RECOGNIZE A
SAFETY HAZARD, COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTH-
ERS AROUND YOU. THE OPERATOR IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
SAFETY OF HIMSELF, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN THE OPERATING AREA OF THE
POST HOLE DIGGER.