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General working instructions
IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with an earth auger.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your
dealer or your service workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
WARNING! The machine can cause
!
serious personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
!
tool without first switching off the
engine.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
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Never allow children to use the machine.
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Ensure that no-one comes closer than 5 m while you
are working.
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Never allow anyone else to use the machine without
first ensuring that they have understood the contents
of the operator's manual.
Safety instructions while working
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Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
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Always hold the machine with both hands.
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Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES
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Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near
the cutting attachment when the engine is running.
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Start drilling with half-throttle, and gradually increase
the engine speed so that the drill may get into the
ground smoothly.
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If the drill has been caught in the ground and cannot
be pulled out, stop the engine and rotate the auger
counter-clockwise.
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Always turn off the engine when you have finished
drilling.
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When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
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If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from
the spark plug. Check that the machine is not
damaged. Repair any damage.
WARNING! Drilling into or contact with
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electrical cables or wires can lead to
death or serious bodily injury. The
machine is not electrically insulated. To
reduce the risk of electrocution, always
check for underground pipes, cables and
wires before drilling. Contact your local
utility company or locator service for
information regarding cable and pipe
locations. If necessary, confirm the
actual locations by use of devices such
as cable detectors and by carefully
digging trenches.
WARNING! Striking something hard in
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the earth, such as rocks or tree roots,
may cause the drill to come to a sudden
stop. This can lead to a reacting motion
on the auger, which can cause the
operator to lose control of the machine
or throw him to the ground, resulting in
serious injury. To reduce the risk of
injury, always hold the auger securely to
control such motion.
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