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6.14
DO NOT put your hands or feet near rotating parts.
Failure to do this could result in serious injury or death.
6.15
DO NOT touch or allow clothing or other flammable materials to come into contact
with the engine exhaust.
This part gets extremely hot during operation. They remain hot for a while after use.
6.16
Allow the engine and exhaust to cool completely before refuelling, carrying out
maintenance or storing the auger.
6.17
If the machine should start to make an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut
off the engine, disconnect the spark plug HT lead cap, and check for the cause.
Unusual noise or vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
You MUST find the source of the problem and fix it before reusing the machine.
6.18
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury, and may invalidate any warranty.
6.19
Maintain the machine and check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken
parts and any other condition that may affect the machine's operation. If damaged,
have the machine repaired before reuse.
6.20
Keep the engine, exhaust and muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive grease or
carbon build up to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
6.21
NEVER pour or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean
and free from debris. Clean the machine after each use.
6.22
DO NOT allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or these instructions to operate
it. This machine is extremely is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
6.23
Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked, keep the working area clean and
free of debris to prevent tripping. Operate on a flat level ground.
6.24
NEVER place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement
should occur during assembly, installation, and operation, maintenance, repairing or
moving.
6.25
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 23m (75 feet) away. If you are
approached, stop the unit immediately.
6.26
The operator or user is responsible for preventing accidents or hazards
occurring to other people, their property, and themselves.
6.27
Start the engine carefully according to instructions.
6.28
Before starting the auger, make sure that the area to be drilled is free of all
underground obstacles such as power cables, water and drainage pipes.
6.29
NEVER place your hands, feet, or any part of your body into the auger drill bit
whilst the machine is rotating.
6.30
NEVER allow an accumulation of earth or drilled material to build up on the
earth auger drill bit, this will prevent proper discharge from the hole and will make the
auger heavy to handle.
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