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Explanation of the symbols on the equipment Read the complete user guide before using the appliance Read, understand and follow all warnings. Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a safety helmet. Wear security and anti-vibration gloves when you use the device. Always wear non-skid safety shoes with cut protection when using this product.
1. Introduction 2. Device description (fig. 1-3) Dear customer, Engine We hope you have a lot of fun and success using your 2. Fuel tank new machine. 3. Air filter / carburettor cover Transmission Note: 5. Idle setting According to the applicable product liability laws, the 6.
5. Safety information • The earth auger has been designed for excavating planting holes, for pergolas and fences in light soil. It has only limited use on ground that is hard and m Caution! stony and has many roots. Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any er- •...
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• Warning! Never touch the spark plug connector or • People working with the machine must not be dis- the spark plug when the motor is running. tracted. • Hearing damage • Store the machine safely so that nobody can get •...
• Leave the machine to cool down before carrying Do not start the machine with such damage. out modifications or repairs and always remove the Do not refuel the machine when the motor is still hot spark plug cap. or running. •...
7. Before operation Idle setting screw (fig. 3) Using screw (D), the auger‘s idling mixture can be Assembly adjusted. If the idling mixture is a little too high (the For packaging reasons, your machine has not been boring head turn by itself in idle mode), the idling mix- assembled completely.
Starting the motor: (fig. 3) Maintenance • If the motor is cold, turn the choke lever (C) to the For all work on the machine, the spark plug cap and position. the spark plug have to be removed (high voltage). •...
NEVER touch the hot motor. The fuel tank (2) must be emptied completely before • Remove the spark plug cover (8) by removing the transport. screw (G) with the provided key. • Remove the spark plug cap (H). Storage • Remove the spark plug (I) and check it. Never store an auger for longer than 30 days without •...
12. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Motor does not start 1. Spark plug cable is loose 1. Fix the spark plug cable securely on the spark plug 2. No fuel or old fuel 2. Refuel with clean, fresh fuel 3. Throttle lever not in the correct position 3.
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AFTER SALES SUPPORT YEAR support@scheppach.com.au 1300 855 831 WARRANTY AU Hotline Costs: Local rate for landline calls* *Charges may vary dependent upon network operator or mobile network provider.
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Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet Scheppach´s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint.
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