Farm Star 500 W User Manual
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
500 W
CAUTION
For Safe Operation
Read Rules And
Instructions Carefully
STATEMENT
OF POLICY
It is the policy of Farm Star
to improve its products where
it is possible and practical to
do so. Farm Star reserves
the right to make changes or
improvements in design and
construction at any time,
without incurring the obligation to make these changes
on previously manufactured
units.
CAUTION
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE
1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free
of any debris which might cause persons working
on the assembly to trip.
2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane,
jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.
3. Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s
manual before proceeding further.
4. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material
that is in good condition and is capable of handling
the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also
insure that the blocking material is on a clean, dry
surface.
5. Never put hands, or any part of body , under blocked
up assemblies if at all possible.
6. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the
machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic
fittings or any other fastened assemblies have been
thoroughly tightened.
7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the
operation section of your operator’s manual.
8. Before operating, read the maintenance section of
your operator’s manual to be sure that any parts
requiring lubrication, such as gearboxes, are full,
to avoid any possible damage.
9. Before operating equipment – If you have any
questions regarding the proper assembly or
operation, contact your Farm Star dealer or
representative.
STANDARD DUTY 3-PT. MOUNTED
POST HOLE DIGGER
Safety Instructions Assembly & Mounting
Tractor Preparation Maintenance
Operating Instructions Repair Parts
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 operator 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.
BEFORE YOU STA RT!!
Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observe the rules of safety and common sense!
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THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
MESSAGES. CAREFULLY READ EACH WARNING MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS.
FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND OBEYA SAFETY WARNING, OR RECOGNIZE A
SAFETY HAZARD, COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AROUND YOU. THE OPERATOR IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
SAFETY OF HIMSELF, AS WELLAS OTHERS, IN THE OPERATING AREA OF THE
POST HOLE DIGGER.
Safety Information
All things with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded
operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed this digger to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached, to minimize the chance of
accidents. Study this manual to make sure you have all safety equipment attached.
If a safety shield or guard is removed for any reason, it must be replaced before the machine is again
operated. Always use, and maintain in place, all power take off guards furnished with the tractor as well as
the power take off guards and shields furnished with the digger.
This digger is designed for use only on tractors with 540 RPM power take off.
When the use of hand tools is required to perform any part of assembly, installation, adjustment, maintaining,
repairing, removal, or moving the digger, be sure the tools used are designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer for that specific task.
Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended
during assembly , installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the digger. Do
not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around moving parts.
Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation, removal, or
moving the digger.
Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during assembly,
installation, operation, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the digger.
Never place yourself between the tractor and digger while implement is in operation.
Do not walk or work under a raised digger or attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in position. Do
not depend on the tractor hydraulic system to hold the digger or attachment in place.
A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor. Use extreme care during travel. Slow down on turns and
watch out for bumps. The tractor may need front counter-weights to counter-balance the weight of the digger .
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
Do not allow riders on the digger or tractor at any time. There is no safe place for any riders.
Before you operate the digger, check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in place.
Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.
Consult local utility companies to make certain there are no buried gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work
area before beginning operation.
Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and operation instructions to use this Post Hole
Digger.
Never allow children to operate or be around this digger.
Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or sway blocks on your tractor lift arms to keep the Post Hole
Digger from swinging side to side. Adjust as tightly as practical for best performance.
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Safety Information
Never replace the shear bolt OR auger retaining bolt with any length other than what is specified in this
manual. A longer, or protruding fastener is more likely to grab loose clothing or gloves which can result in
serious injury or death.
Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown or entangled in the auger.
To prevent rapid wear of U-Joints and possible failure of drivelines, never lift auger point more than 12” off the
ground with PTO operating.
To prevent possible instantaneous driveline failure, never move digger from hole-to-hole or transport while
auger is rotating. This could lead to injury from flying pieces of the failed driveline.
Do not operate digger on steep hillsides. When digging on uneven or hilly terrain, position the tractor with the
Post Hole Digger uphill. With the Post Hole Digger downhill, the tractor could tip when attempting to pull the
auger from its hole.
Never position the auger point by hand or with any tool when the tractor is running.
Never position the auger point by putting your hands on the auger, gearbox, boom, or driveline.
Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing, away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
To prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death, never use body weight to try to push auger into
the ground.
Worn edges or a slightly rounded point can seriously effect auger penetration. Check for wear before each
use, replace as necessary.
Do not shovel dirt away from a rotating auger as the shovel can be caught and thrown by the auger.
Do not operate the Post Hole Digger without all safety shields and guards in place.
Always use care when operating a Post Hole Digger.
Safety is a primary concern in the design, manufacture, sale, and use of Post Hole Diggers. As manufacturers of Post
Hole Diggers, we want to confirm to you, our customers, our concern for safety.
Our current production machines include, as standard equipment, guards or shields for auger adapters, drivelines,
input shafts, and safety signs. Older machines can be retrofitted to add these new guards or shields and, or course,
safety signs. If you have an older machine which does not have current standard safety equipment, please contact
your dealer about bringing your machine up to the current level of safety.
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