What do I need to Properly Dig with a General 300 Series Two Man Hole Digger?
Digging holes is a physically demanding job. Before starting, ask yourself:
- Am I physically and mentally up to this task?
- Do I have the physical attributes and skill sets necessary to dig in a safe and productive manner?
- Have I read the Operator Manual and viewed the Safety and Operational Information Video? Do I understand the material?
- Is the machine, including the auger, in good working condition?
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Personal Considerations Include:
Strength
Digging holes is a strenuous activity, and can affect all body parts, including arms, wrists, hands and back. Each operator needs to have sufficient body strength to properly withstand kickback and other forces while digging. When both operators have similar strengths, digging forces are more equally balanced.
Height
Each operator leverages himself to balance against kickback and other forces encountered while digging. Increased operator height provides additional mechanical advantage to react against these forces. When both operators are of similar height, forces are more equally balanced.
Common Sense
You need to balance:
- Past experience
- Jobsite terrain
- Soil conditions
- Potential for buried obstructions
- Auger diameter and digging depth
…to dig in a safe and productive manner.
Strength + Height + Common Sense = Success.
While this formula will not guarantee success, it illustrates that a practical combination of strength, height and common sense are important considerations that work together to help maximize efficiency and safety when digging with the General 300 Series Two Man Hole Digger.
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