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Tool operators and maintenance personnel must comply
with the safety precautions given in this manual and on
the stickers and tags attached to the tool and hose.
These precautions are given for your safety. Review
them carefully before operating the tool and before
performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising
personnel
precautions relating to the specific work area and local
safety regulations. Place the added precautions in the
space provided in this manual.
The EA08 Hydraulic Earth Auger will provide safe and
dependable service if operated in accordance with the
instructions given in this manual. Read and understand
this manual and any stickers and tags attached to the
tool and hoses before operation. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
•
Operator must start in a work area without
bystanders. The operator must be familiar with all
prohibited work areas such as excessive slopes and
dangerous terrain conditions.
•
Establish a training program for all operators to
ensure safe operation.
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Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or
under the supervision of an instructor.
•
Always wear safety equipment such as goggles,
head protection and safety shoes at all times when
operating the tool.
•
Do not inspect or clean the tool while the hydraulic
power source is connected. Accidental engagement
of the tool can cause serious injury.
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Do not operate the tool without first installing the
torque tube. Install all accessories before use.
•
Do not install or remove an tool while the hydraulic
power source is connected. Accidental engagement
of the tool can cause serious injury.
•
Never operate the tool if you are not sure if
underground utilities are present. Underground
electrical utilities present an electrocution hazard.
Underground gas utilities present an explosion
hazard. Other underground utilities may present
other hazards.
•
Do not wear loose fitting clothing when operating the
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
should
develop
additional
tool. Loose fitting clothing can become entangled
with the tool and cause serious injury.
•
Always operate the tool at full throttle. Operating
the tool with the trigger slightly depressed raises the
hydraulic pressure, which increases torque output.
This type of operation can result in unexpected
"kickback".
•
Do not remove the auger from a hole until it has
completely stopped turning.
•
Supply hoses must have a minimum working
pressure rating of 2500 psi/175 bar.
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Be sure all hose connections are tight.
•
The hydraulic circuit control valve must be in the
OFF position when coupling or uncoupling the tool.
Wipe all couplers clean before connecting. Failure
to do so may result in damage to the quick couplers
and cause overheating of the hydraulic system. Use
only lint-free cloths.
•
Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above
140 °F/60 °C. High oil temperatures can cause
operator discomfort and may damage the tool.
•
Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted or
incompletely assembled tool.
•
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage,
all tool repair, maintenance and service must only
be performed by authorized and properly trained
personnel.
•
Do not exceed the rated limits of the tool or use the
tool for applications beyond it's design capacity.
•
Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels
and warning stickers, legible.
•
Always replace parts with replacement parts
recommended by STANLEY.
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Check fastener tightness before each use daily.
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