Safety Information - STRIKEMASTER Lithium 40V Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

W A R N I N G
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
• Accurate, safe and effective use of this product is the operator's responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Maintain this machine according to directions and schedule included in this operator's manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with and understands all controls and safety precautions.
• Do not discard battery into trash can. Discard the battery according to your local, state or federal or
country's regulations.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or
service of the product.
BEFORE OPERATING UNIT
Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and maintenance instructions. Failure
to follow instructions could result in injury or death. Operate the machine according to the safety
instructions outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this machine must
read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Auger blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution when drilling a hole or replacing the blades.
Put the blade guard on after each use.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair, drawstrings, scarves, hats and loose clothing away from any moving parts on the unit.
• Do not allow children to operate this unit. Do not allow adults to operate the unit without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• The battery must be removed before any repairs are attempted.
• If the unit becomes unturnable in a hole, try reverse or remove the Battery before attempting to remove the
auger manually.
• DO NOT use this product for other than its intended purpose.
• DO NOT use attachments other than those available from StrikeMaster
• DO NOT alter this product in any manner; doing so is dangerous and will void the warranty.
• DO NOT continue to use this product in the event of mechanical failure.
• Check & tighten blade and collar bolts before each use.
• This product produces considerable cutting force that is felt by the operator.
Make sure your feet are firmly planted and a safe distance from spiral.
During operation, the unit could stop. If this happens, release the power button and operating lock lever. Reposition
your feet and grip the handles tightly, then squeeze operating lock lever and POWER button and lift the auger gently.
Make sure feet are firmly planted and that the handles are held securely while operating the auger.
When drilling ice holes, let the auger do the work. If auger begins to drill slowly, blades may need to be replaced.
DO NOT discard the battery into trash can. Discard the battery according to your local, state, federal or
country's regulations.
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