General 240H Operator's Manual page 15

240H ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM14081201, VERSION 1.1
Safety Practices:
Operation is strenuous
Operators must be in proper physical
condition, mental health and not under
the influence of any substance which
might impair vision, dexterity or
judgment. Check with your doctor
BEFORE operation.
Clothing must be sturdy and snug
fitting, but allow complete freedom of
movement. Wear sturdy leather boots
with nonslip soles; heavy duty, nonslip
gloves and hearing/eye protection.
Wear a safety hard hat as required.
Always assume the digging location
contains buried underground
obstructions. Contact
representatives to determine if/where
electrical cables, gas lines and other
hazardous objects are buried BEFORE
operation.
Know how controls operate. Know
how to stop the engine in an emergency.
Always operate the Hole Digger with
the correct number of operators.
Start and operate the Hole Digger
only in a well ventilated area. Carbon
Monoxide fumes from the engine are
poisonous.
Do not operate with onlookers close
by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear.
Keep all foreign objects clear of the
rotating auger.
Never attempt to "ream out" an
existing, smaller hole with a larger
diameter auger.
To minimize the effects of kickback,
operate the Hole Digger
assuming the proper operator position.
Operate only when/where visibility
and light are adequate for the job at
hand.
Stop the engine between each hole to
minimize the possibility of property
damage and/or personal injury. Normal
operation is on level surfaces.
Contact with a hot engine muffler and
heat shield can cause property damage
and/or personal injury. Remain clear of hot
engine muffler and heat shield.
Proper Operator
work.
Position
Improper Operator
Positions
appropriate
Improper leg positions. Move left
foot forward of right foot. Keep legs at
a comfortable distance apart.
Handle too far from upper body.
Arms too far from upper body.
while
Improper leg positions.
Operator
machine. Operator position will not
allow proper reaction and control in the
event of kickback.
Assume
location is filled with buried
obstructions.
Position Hole Digger with
engine muffler facing away
from operator. Start engine
with left hand. Operate
engine throttle control with
right hand.
Grasp operator handle
firmly.
Position left foot forward of
right foot at a comfortable
distance apart.
Keep left side of handle as
close to waist/leg/arms as
possible
leverage and control.
Keep arms as close to
upper body as possible to
minimize stress.
Keep back as vertical as
possible while digging to
minimize stress.
Bend legs as needed
while digging to minimize
stress.
leaning too far over
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the digging
to maximize