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Summary of Contents for Kogan CERTA CTPTPHD58A
- Page 1 PETROL POST HOLE DIGGER CTPTPHD58A...
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Page 3: Safety And Warnings
SAFETY & WARNINGS WARNING: Read all safety instructions. Failure to comply with the following safety instructions can cause electric shock, fire and/or serious injury or death. Warning Symbols These labels should appear on your machine. Carefully read the instruction manual before operating this product. Do not smoke near or around the auger. - Page 4 Exhausts contain poisonous carbon monoxide, a colourless and odourless gas. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. WARNING: Danger of fire. WARNING: Hot surface. Keep onlookers at least 15 metres away from the work area and beware of objects being thrown.
- Page 5 Workplace • Keep your workplace clean and tidy. Messy and/or poor lit workplaces can cause accidents. • Do not operate the product in explosive environments where flammable liquids, fumes or dust are present. Petrol products produce sparks which can ignite dust or fumes.
- Page 6 NO SMOKING • Never smoke near or around the Auger at any time. NO FLAMES, SPARKS • Fuel vapours are extremely flammable. Keep your auger away from any potential fire hazards at all times. Personal Safety • Be attentive, concentrate on the job and stay alert when working with this product.
- Page 7 Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease. Service • Ensure the product is repaired by Kogan.com and that original replacement parts are used. This ensures continued safe operation of the product. Specific safety instructions for augers Please read this section carefully.
- Page 8 • Do not allow children to operate this auger. Do not allow adults to operate the auger without proper instructions. • Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight. •...
- Page 9 Handling fuel safely • Fuel and fuel vapours are highly flammable. Never use fuel where a spark or flame may be present. Never use fuel where a potential source of ignition could occur. (Examples include hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, power tools etc.) •...
- Page 10 Burns and fires The exhaust, exhaust guard and other parts of the engine become extremely hot during the operation of the auger. These parts remain extremely hot after the auger has been stopped. Prevention of burns and fires • Never remove the exhaust guard from the engine. •...
- Page 11 OVERVIEW Spark plug Handle Air filter Exhaust Recoil starter Auger bit Fuel cap Fuel tank Throttle lever STOP/RUN switch...
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Page 12: Assembly And Operation
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION IMPORTANT: Reactive torque may occur when the rotating auger makes contact with hard debris during operation. A firm hold with both hands is essential. Fitting auger bits IMPORTANT: Always ensure that the auger engine is switched off before making any adjustments. - Page 13 Fuelling The auger is powered by a 2-stroke engine which uses a petrol and oil fuel mix. The correct fuel mixture is a ratio of 25:1 of petrol and 2-stroke oil (25 parts of unleaded petrol to 1 part of 2 stroke oil).
- Page 14 Starting the engine If the carburettor requires “priming”, pump the clear rubber priming button until fuel Set the choke lever to the ON position. As appears in the button as shown in the shown in the image above. image above. For warm starts, you may not need to prime the auger.
- Page 15 To stop the auger bit from rotating, briefly squeeze then release the throttle lever. Operating the auger This product requires the use of two hands to ensure safe operation. Before boring any holes, you must check that the ground to be drilled has no hidden wires, cables, pipes, fuel lines, drains or other such hazards, that the auger bit may come into contact with.
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Page 16: Cleaning And Care
CLEANING & CARE Always wear sturdy CE approved gloves when handling auger bits, as they can be very sharp. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals. If the body of the auger needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used. - Page 17 Air filter After every 20 hours of operation (or every 4 hours of running in very dusty conditions), the air filter should be removed, examined for deterioration, and cleaned. Remove the air filter housing cover then remove the air filter. Clean the air filter thoroughly using environmentally-friendly water-based degreasing agent.
- Page 18 • Service, maintenance, and adjustments to the auger must be carried out by Kogan.com • Auger must be shut-off, cooled and the spark plug cap removed before any repair or maintenance can be carried out.
- Page 19 Transporting the auger • Never transport the auger inside an enclosed space or vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapours may ignite causing serious injury or death. • If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open vehicle in an upright position. •...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
Engine runs rough, Choke partially engaged. Turn off the choke. floods during operation. Carburettor out of adjustment. Contact Kogan.com Drain old fuel and replace with Stale fuel. fresh fuel. Use fuel stabiliser at the end of the season. Make sure the spark plug cap Spark plug cap is loose. - Page 21 Carburettor out of adjustment. Contact Kogan.com Idle speed too high. Adjust idle speed lower. Auger turns at idle. Worn or stretched clutch spring. Contact Kogan.com Turn off choke after the engine Choke on. is running. Carburettor out of adjustment. Contact Kogan.com Broken transmission.
- Page 22 NOTES...
- Page 24 Need more information? We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up. For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any additional assistance you may require, head online to help.kogan.com...