Instruction 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 obliga-
tion 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 assem-
blies 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
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MOST ACCIDENTS OCCUR BECAUSE OF NEGLECT OR CARELESSNESS.
AVOID NEEDLESS ACCIDENTS BY FOLLOWING ALL OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW.
• Machinery should be operated only by those who
are responsible and are authorized to do so.
• Stop the engine, lower all equipment, lock the
brakes, and remove the ignition key before dis-
mounting from the tractor.
• Never stand between tractor and implement while
tractor is being backed to hitch.
• Loose fitting clothing should not be worn, to avoid
catching on various parts.
• Detach implement in area where children normally
do not play.
• When performing adjustments or maintenance on
an implement, first lower it to the ground or block it
securely at a workable height.
• Only a qualified operator should be permitted on
tractor when in operation; no riders allowed.
• Make certain everyone is in the clear before starting
tractor or raising or lowering equipment.
• Operate the tractor and implement only while
seated in the driver’s seat.
• Reduce speed when transporting mounted
implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss
of steering control.
• A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor.
Use extreme care during road travel. Slow down on
turns and watch out for bumps. Tractor may need
front counter-weights to counter-balance the weight
of the implement.
• Reduce speed on hillsides or curves so there is no
danger of tipping.
• Avoid driving too close to the edge of ditches or
creeks.
• Do not transport implement on public roads without
reflectors and slow moving vehicle emblem in
daylight and with approved warning lights at night
and other periods of poor visibility.
• Due to the width of some implements, use extra
caution on highways, farm roads, and when
approaching gates.
• Always be sure the implement is in the proper
position for transport.
• Keep alert and watch the front as well as the rear
when working with the implement.
Standard Duty
Post Hole
Digger
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
500 W
WHEN ORDERING
REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS
GIVE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
1. PART NUMBER
2. PART DESCRIPTION
3. MODEL NUMBER
4. NAME OF ITEM
MAY 1996
FS-PH011-OG
LIMITED WARRANTY
Farm Star warrants its implements, parts and accessories to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months
from date of purchase. Upon written approval, Farm Star will repair or
exchange without charge any part, which upon examination by Farm
Star or its authorized agent, shall disclose to be defective.
This does not apply to (1) parts that have worn out in normal use, (2) parts
broken because of improper assembly or operation by the customer, (3)
parts accidentally damaged, (4) failure of parts traceable to improper care,
(5) parts failing through use of implement for purposes other than those
for which it was designed.
The obligations assumed by Farm Star and the limitations expressed
herein are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied.
NOTICE: Farm Star is NOT responsible for damage to augers caused
by hitting underground objects (rocks, roots, etc.) or for bent augers
caused by moving the tractor with the auger in the ground.
Additions to Limited Warranty
In addition to the Standard Limited Warranty printed above, Farm Star
provides:
1. Five years’ (60 months) warranty on the gearbox and,
2. One year (12 months) on the driveline if:
all of these components have been properly maintained and lubricated
and that they have not been subjected to abuse or misuse.
FARM STA R
P.O. BOX 100 LITCHFIELD, IL 62056-0100 [phone]