Post Hole Digger Safety Guide
A safety guide for post hole diggers, giving steps for hooking up, positioning, drilling, and clearing so operators keep clear of the spinning auger.
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The steps on this page
- Read the operator's manual first
- Check the digger for damage
- Hook up to the tractor per the manual
- Check PTO shaft and shields
- Call before you dig for buried lines
- Set the tractor and auger position
- Dig slowly and keep people clear
- Never clear the auger by hand
- Shut down and lower before leaving
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and eXtension.
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