General 240H Operator's Manual page 10

240H ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM14081201, VERSION 1.1
against the possibility of back related injuries. Always
lift the Hole Digger with leg muscles and not with the
back. Operators must be of adequate height so that for
any given operating configuration, the operator
handle(s) remain below their shoulder sockets. Do not
operate the Hole Digger if this condition is not satisfied.
The 200 Series Hole Diggers require that the operator
be of proper height, weight and strength to maximize
digging efficiency and minimize the possibility of
personal injury.
6) Prolonged use of the Hole Digger (or other, similar
machines) exposes the operator to vibrations which
may produce Whitefinger
Phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand's
ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces
numbness and burning sensations and may cause
nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not
sustain Whitefinger Disease. Therefore, continuous and
regular users should closely monitor the condition of
their hands and fingers. After each period of use,
exercise to restore normal blood circulation. If any of
the symptoms appear,
immediately.
7) Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting, but allow
complete freedom of movement. Never wear loose
fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, jewelry, flared or
cuffed pants or anything that could become caught on
controls or moving parts. Wear long pants to protect
your legs. Protect your hands with heavy duty, nonslip
gloves to improve your grip. Good footing is most
important when operating the Hole Digger. Wear sturdy
boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety shoes are
highly recommended. Keep shoes properly laced.
Never wear tennis shoes or other, similar type shoes
which afford little or no protection. Wear an approved
safety hard hat to protect the operator's head where
there is a danger of head injuries.
8) Noise, generated by the engine of the Hole Digger
and the actual process itself, can damage your hearing.
The 200 Series Hole Digger operates with a noise
emission greater than 70dBA. Hearing protection is
required while operating or when near operating
equipment. Continuous and regular operators should
have their hearing checked regularly.
9) Flying debris, generated by the hole digging
process, can cause eye injury. Eye protection is
required while operating or when near operating
equipment.
Disease (Raynaud's
seek medical advice
10) Visually inspect the Hole Digger, auger(s), auger
extension, and accessories for damaged or worn parts.
Inspect each auger for the proper screw bit and blade.
Look for loose and/or damaged handle grip areas.
Check for loose and/or broken parts. Determine that
operator controls work freely, all safety devices are
operative and information/safety decals are readable.
Check to determine that the Hole Digger and all related
accessories are in good mechanical condition
BEFORE utilization.
11) Contact appropriate representatives to determine
if/where electrical cables, gas lines and other
hazardous items are buried under the work surface
BEFORE utilization. The Hole Digger and related
accessories are not classified as being insulated.
Contact with buried electrical cables, gas lines and
other hazardous items can result in electrocution
and/or an explosion.
12) Know how the controls operate. Know how to stop
the engine quickly in an emergency. Always start the
engine according to the instructions as outlined in this
manual to minimize the possibility of unexpected or
uncontrolled auger rotation. Unexpected auger rotation
can cause loss of machine control, and the possibility
of property damage and/or personal injury.
13) Never exceed the recommended capacities of the
Hole Digger. Refer to the Specifications section of this
manual for more detailed information. Always utilize the
correct auger and auger extension series designed for
use with the Hole Digger. Some Hole Diggers can
utilize specially designed augers intended for drilling
holes through ice. Such an auger will find limited
success when utilized to dig earth. Earth augers are
not designed to drill through ice. Use of an incorrect
auger or auger series can result in property damage
and/or personal injury.
14) Do not operate the Hole Digger on a jobsite
location where kickback forces generated during the
hole digging process can allow body parts to come in
direct contact with a vertical wall, foundation or other
support type structures in close proximity. Such an
occurrence can result in property damage and/or
personal injury. Always maintain a safe and reasonable
distance from these types of structures.
15) Breathing Carbon Monoxide fumes while operating
the Hole Digger can result in property damage and/or
personal injury. The normal operation of the Hole
Digger is outdoors where the potential effects of
Carbon Monoxide to the operator are minimized. If the
Hole Digger is operated in a closed area (indoors or
outdoors), determine if supplemental ventilation is
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