Safe Use of the Rock Spike.
The rock spike is an optional extra is recommended for use on stony or hard
ground and creates a pilot hole for the post.
1.
Follow steps 2, 3 and 4 from the Safe use of Post Driver section.
2.
Operate the weight control to carefully raise the weight and post cap plate a
short distance above the rock spike.
3.
Operate the control fully retract the rock spike ram. This should slightly
raise the rock spike above the rock spike carrier.
4.
Remove the rock spike lock pin.
5.
The operator must remain in the safe working zone and push the rock spike
hinge around and underneath the post cap plate. Never push the rock spike
itself and never put hands on top of the rock spike. Pushing the rock spike
hinge keeps the operators hands and arms clear from the suspended weight
and post cap plate.
6.
Operate the control to extend to the rock spike ram and lower the rock
spike onto the ground. Continue to extend the rock spike ram until the rock
spike hinge is lowered 500mm below the rock spike collar.
7.
Operate the control to slowly lower the weight and post cap plate onto the
rock spike.
8.
Unhook the post cap lock chain from the post cap chain hook.
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