Safety Rules - Champion 90034 Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions

Safety Rules

WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating
your Auger/Post Hole Digger. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
DANGER
Auger/Post Hole Digger engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison
gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause
nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start
to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air
immediately.
Operate Auger/Post Hole Digger outdoors only in
a well ventilated area.
DO NOT operate the Auger/Post Hole Digger
inside any building, enclosure or compartment.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined
area through windows, doors, vents or other
openings.
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE, using a
Auger/Post Hole Digger indoors CAN KILL YOU
IN MINUTES.
DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
Rev 90034-20090416
Safety Rules
DO NOT remove hitch pin or Auger Pin when the
engine is running.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
When servicing the engine:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it
where it cannot contact the plug.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all
sides to ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least five feet of clearance from
combustible materials.
WARNING
Skin Injection Hazard. High pressure hydraulic
oil can inject under your skin.
Make sure all fittings are tightly secure before
applying pressure. Relieve system of pressure
before servicing.
WARNING
Rotating Hazard
Entanglement in Auger/Post Hole Digger will
cause serious injury or death. Keep away from
Auger when engine is running.
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