Operation; Drilling; Maintenance; Air Filter - Bushranger EA451 Owner's And Operator's Manual

Operation

・ Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 3 concerning proper use of the Earth Auger.
・ Always wear gloves and protective clothing when operating the Earth Auger.

Drilling

• Keep a firm grip of the auger at all times on a wide stance and by
holding the handle with both hands.
• A reacting motion may occur on the auger when spinning drill has
hit on stones or tree roots under the ground.
Always hold the auger securely to control such motion.
• Start drilling with half-throttle, and gradually increase the engine
speed so that the drill may get into the ground smoothly.
• When the drill has been caught in the ground and cannot be pulled
out, stop the engine and rotate the auger counter-clockwise.

Maintenance

Air Filter

Maintenance Interval
・ The air filter should be cleaned daily, or more often when
working in extremely dusty conditions.
・ Replace after every 100 hours of operation.
Air Filter Cleaning
1. Remove the foam element.
2. Clean the foam element with warm, soapy water.
Let the element dry completely.
3. Apply a light coat of SAE 30 motor oil to the foam element
and squeeze out all excess oil.
4. Reassemble the foam element and filter cover.
CAUTION
Screw
＿ 10 ＿
Filter Cover
Foam Element