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AFTER THE ENGINE HAS WARMED UP, Insert the auger into the drive adaptor on the bottom of the
handle. Make sure the snap button and hole provided in the adaptor are aligned and the button snaps
securely into place. Hold the handle so your left index finger and thumb can operate the throttle (pull
with the index finger for forward rotation, push with the thumb for reverse). NOTE: ONLY use reverse
to free the auger if it becomes lodged in the ground. Grasp the right handle bar with your right hand.
Stand so the auger is straight up-and-down and is properly positioned to dig your hole (see figures 3
& 4). Note the safety instructions in this manual and on the machine's decals.
FIGURE 3
IMPORTANT: Keep the back as vertical as possible by bending the legs, as required, during the
operating and
lifting procedure.
ONE-MAN HANDLE
Always keep the leg pad against leg to maintain safe and stable control during operation.
TWO-MAN HANDLE
The operator controlling the throttle lever must alert the other operator prior to engaging the earth drill
to ensure readiness. Both operators must distribute even pressure on the auger, as required, to maintain
uniform drilling.
DANGER: NEVER drill holes where there is a possibilityof underground power cables or other
hazards. The exact location of underground services must be determined prior to drilling.
Inadvertent severing of telephone, fiber optic or CATV transmission cable, or damage to sewer
pipe is costly; RUPTURING OF GAS OR WATER LINES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/
OR DEATH. COMING INTO CONTACT WITH BURIED POWER LINES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, SEVERE BURNS, AND/OR ELECTROCUTION. Call local utility companies or your local
"One-Call" number at least 48 hours before digging and have underground utilities marked.
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MAKE certain everyone is clear before operating the machine.
KEEP hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts while engine is running.
START THE AUGER TURNING By pulling the throttle lever in completely. Always allow the auger to turn
at full speed and let it cut its way into the soil.
IMPORTANT: When digging in soft soil, hold up slightly on auger. In hard pan, apply pressure, but not
enough to stall the auger or slow it down significantly. The auger works best when it turns at full speed.
IF THE AUGER STALLS repeatedly or slows down significantly; stop the auger by releasing throttle lever,
slightly lift up on auger, start auger by pulling throttle lever, and allow the auger to turn at full speed
while slowly lowering it to bottom of hole.
NEVER Remove auger from hole while auger is turning.
When the desired depth is reached, stop the auger by releasing the throttle lever. Then pull the auger
completely out of the hole.
IMPORTANT: Keep the back as vertical as possible by bending the legs, as required, during the operation
and lifting procedure.
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