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General EPIC 200 Series Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Safety, Operation & Service Information
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EPIC
200 Series One-Man Hole Digger
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Do not discard this manual.
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Keep manual readily available for reference during operation or when servicing product.
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Before operation, read and comprehend operator manual content.
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Customer Service: 001 507 451 5510
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Customer Service Telefax: 001 507 451 5511
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Internet Address: http://www.generalequip.com
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Email: general@generalequip.com
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Mailing Address:
General Equipment Company, 620 Alexander Dr. S.W., P.O. Box 334, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA
EUROPEAN CE REPRESENTATIVE
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Customer Service: (+31) 5 23 63 82 86
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Internet Address: http://www.eurogate-international.com
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Email: info@eurogate-international.com
Mailing Address: Eurogate International, Galilieistraat 6, 7701 SK Dedemsvaart, The Netherlands
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Product covered by this manual complies with mandatory requirements of 2006/42/EC.
Copyright 2021, General Equipment Company, All rights reserved.
242H
GOM08042001EU, Version 1.0, Original Instructions
Note: There is no charge for Customer Service.

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  • Page 1 • Internet Address: http://www.generalequip.com • Email: general@generalequip.com • Mailing Address: General Equipment Company, 620 Alexander Dr. S.W., P.O. Box 334, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA EUROPEAN CE REPRESENTATIVE • Customer Service: (+31) 5 23 63 82 86 • Internet Address: http://www.eurogate-international.com •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Because of this continuous commitment for excellence, many products No warranty, guarantee or representation is made by • bearing the General name actually set the standard by which competitive manufacturer as to absolute correctness or sufficiency of any products are judged.
  • Page 3 EPIC ® 200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0 Vibration BEFORE attempting to dig any holes, identify/mark all potential subsurface Prolonged use of Hole Digger (or other, similar machines) exposes operator to hazards in proposed digging location(s). Many utilities/other agencies will vibrations which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud's Phenomenon).

  • Page 4: Machine Specifications

    4 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES NOTE: All augers, extensions, blades and screw bits are for use in general purpose projects for a variety of soil conditions unless otherwise specified. All auger and auger extension drive connections are 25 mm (1 inch) diameter.

  • Page 5: Application Theory & Techniques

    Use extreme caution handling gasoline. Always use UN marked, In general, pressing down on operator handle is not required to initiate European ADR regulation approved container for storage and and/or sustain the digging process. In most moderate density soils, auger transportation of fuel.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    EPIC ® 200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0 When restarting a Hole Digger with auger in a partially or completely dug hole extra caution is required. The throttle control can be advanced beyond idle speed before operator can exercise proper control of Hole Digger.
  • Page 7 EPIC ® 200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0 Keep arms close to upper body, back as vertical as possible, and bend legs as needed to minimize physical stress. Position left foot forward of right foot and a comfortable distance apart. FIGURE 8 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6...
  • Page 8 EPIC ® 200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0 Remove Hole Digger/auger from hole. Disconnect auger from Hole Digger. Place auger in hole. Attach auger extension to auger and secure with auger pin. The Hole Digger can now be connected to auger extension using auger pin.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Instructions

    EPIC ® 200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0 STOPPING HOLE DIGGER Inspect engine throttle control arm and throttle cable assemblies are not NOTE: Stop Hole Digger between each hole. Never leave Hole Digger running damaged, bent, abraided or parts missing, are in correct operating and unattended.
  • Page 10 EPIC ® 200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0 CHANGING HOLE DIGGER TRANSMISSION GREASE IMPORTANT: Use safety type solvent. DO NOT use thinner, benzene, or Tools Required: other volatile solvents that will attack rubber/plastic components when cleaning 1 each, 12 MM (7/16 inch) wrench Hole Digger.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    EPIC ® 200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0 Inspect throttle cable for excessive wear and fraying of area in direct 1 each, PN 15051300 7.9 mm x 18 (5/16-18) x 41.3 mm (1-5/8 inch) bolt for contact with idler pulley. Abnormal wear or fraying requires replacement 101.6 mm (4 inch) and 304.8 mm (12 inch) diameter augers if required of throttle cable.

  • Page 12: Storage

    EPIC ® 200 SERIES ONE-MAN HOLE DIGGER FORM GOM08042001EU, VERSION 1.0 ENGINE LOSES POWER Disconnect Hole Digger from auger and/or auger extension Possible Cause Correction and store in level configuration. FIGURE 22 Incorrect carburetor adjustment. See engine manufacturer supplied information. Water in fuel supply.

  • Page 13: End Of Lifecycle

    13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, General Equipment Company, 620 Alexander Drive SW, P.O. Box 334, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA declare under our sole responsibility that the portable hole digger product: 242H...

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