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hand portable PL-3 weighs only 53 lbs (24 kg) and is easily
operated by one man.
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The
puller is positioned with the post between its feet.
The hydraulic cylinder is collapsed and the hook removed
from its carrying position.
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| Step
2: |
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A
post grabber or a chain is placed around the post and
the puller's hook attached to the post grabber. Then
the safety restraint is attached to the cable eye above
the hook. |
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3: |
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The
hydraulic valve is closed and the operator activates
the hydraulic pump producing over 3 tons of pressure
to pull the post. In two minutes, a post 3 feet (0.9
m) is pulled. The safety restraint is removed after
the post starts moving. |
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| Step
4 : |
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After
pulling the post, the PL-3 is returned to carrying configuration. |
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