Earth Auger Safety; Fuel Safety; Earth Auger Operating Safety - Maruyama MAG500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Earth Auger safety

1. Shut off the engine and be certain the drill has completely stopped rotating before inverting the
Earth Auger, performing maintenance on or working on the machine.
2. Make sure the Earth Auger is assembled correctly and that the drill is correctly installed and
securely fastened as instructed in the Assembly section.
3. Inspect the Earth Auger before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and tightened securely. Follow the maintenance instructions
beginning on page 11.
4. Make sure the drill does not rotate at engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment, page 9.
5. Inspect the drill and replace any parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged before using the Earth
Auger.
6. Make sure the drill is installed and positioned correctly before using the Earth Auger.
7. Never use a drill or replacement parts that are not approved by MARUYAMA.
8. Maintain the Earth Auger according to the recommended maintenance intervals and
procedures in the Maintenance section beginning on page 11.
9. If running problems or excessive vibration occur, stop immediately and inspect the unit for the
cause. If the cause cannot be determined or is beyond your ability to correct, return the Earth Auger
to your servicing MARUYAMA dealer for repair.

Fuel safety

1. Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled and stored carefully. Use a container approved
for fuel for storing gasoline and/or fuel/oil mixture.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.
3. Do not smoke near fuel or Earth Auger, or while using the Earth Auger.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 10mm from the top of the tank.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
6. Move the Earth Auger at least 3m away from the fueling location before starting the engine.
7. Do not remove the Earth Auger fuel tank cap immediately after stopping the engine.
8. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
9. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit.
10. Store fuel and Earth Auger away from open flame, sparks and excessive heat. Make sure
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.

Earth Auger Operating safety

1. THIS EARTH AUGER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully.
Be familiar with all controls and the proper use of the Earth Auger.
2. Never allow children to operate the Earth Auger. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the
unit without first reading this Operator's Manual.
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