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– Operate the earth auger only when visibility and light are adequate for the job at hand.
– Do not come in contact with a rotating part of the earth auger. The earth auger is not shielded. Body contact with a rotating auger bit may result
in personal injury.
– Always hold the earth auger firmly with both hands. Wrap your fingers around the handle gripping areas, keeping the gripping areas cradled
between your thumbs and forefingers.
– Always check that the operator handle and gripping areas are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Wear gloves to
improve your grip.
– Stop the engine between each hole. Allowing the engine to remain operating between each hole substantially increases the risk for property
damage and/or personal injury.
– Special care must be exercised in slippery conditions and on difficult, uneven surfaces. Watch for cracks, high spots and other surface
irregularities. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. The normal use of the earth auger is on level ground. Other digging terrains can be
dangerous and not recommended. Only properly trained operators are permitted to try these techniques.
– Remain clear of a hot, engine muffler at all times. Contact with a hot engine muffler may cause property damage and/or personal injury.
– Do not allow the earth auger to drop and impact against the ground. Such action may result in damage to the throttle control and engine. A
throttle control that does not operate properly may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Kickback
Striking buried obstructions such as tree roots, rocks or other debris at any engine operating speed may cause the earth auger to transmit reac-
tionary type of “impact” loads to the operator. This impact may be felt as a sharp, pulsating movement of the earth auger in a counterclockwise
direction (as viewed by the operator). Such loads may lead to the loss of operator control and result in personal injury. The related phenomenon
is termed as kickback.
Kickback forces may inflict damage to hands, arms and other upper body parts. Always think the proper operating position when digging to maxi-
mize control and minimize the effects of kickback.
Maintenance instructions
– Use only genuine, approved replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Inappropriate parts may result in property damage and/or personal
injury.
– Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire BEFORE checking or working on the earth auger.
– Always properly maintain the earth auger. Frequently check all fasteners and individual parts.
– Built in safety features are effective only if they are maintained in good working condition. If there are any questionable parts, consult
authorized service center.
– Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the instruction manual. Have such work performed at your authorized service
center.
– Check whether the throttle control and other parts around are not damaged and allow for complete freedom of movement. Do not operate the
earth auger with a damaged or worn throttle or throttle cable.
– A worn or damaged engine muffler is a fire hazard and may cause loss of hearing. Check to see that the muffler is in good condition. Replace
the spark arresting device with an approved replacement if there is any question of its integrity. Do not operate the earth auger if the muffler is
faulty or has been removed. Contact with a hot muffler may cause property damage and/or personal injury. Remain clear of a hot engine
muffler.
– Maintain all safety and operation markings in proper condition. If any markings become damaged or unreadable, replace with a genuine
replacement part.
– Replace the auger blade, screw bit and auger bit when signs of excessive wear are seen. When such parts are not replaced at proper intervals,
undo wear will occur at auger bit. The end result is an inverted cone configuration for the auger bit, which usually requires complete
replacement.
– Digging with equipment that is past its useful service life or that have not been properly maintained may result in substandard productivity,
excessive property damage and/or personal injury. Auger service life can be greatly extended with constant auger wear part maintenance.
– Never service or store the equipment in the vicinity of naked flames.
– Always store the equipment in locked rooms and with its fuel tank emptied.
– At the conclusion of the useful service life of the earth auger, drain and properly dispose of all fluids per local requirements. Dispose the earth
auger properly according to local requirements.