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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
!
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
• Be prepared if a fire starts.
• Keep a first aid kit near by when operating equipment.
OPERATOR SAFETY
WARNING
!
• Protective clothing and equipment should be worn at all times.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
• Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protec-
tion such as ear plugs.
• Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid distractions.
• Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medi-
cation.
• Never let a minor or inexperienced person operate the unit.
• Keep hands away from the drilling bit at all times.
• Inspect the area to be drilled before operation. Remove objects which
can be thrown or become entangled.
UNIT AND TOOL SAFETY
CAUTION
!
• Inspect the entire tool before operation.
• Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way before operation.
• Keep others away when making any adjustments to the unit.
• Damage to the PRO-DIG
®
Auger Drive and auger bit can result if the prime mover moves while
the auger is still in the hole.
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
• Use proper tools and equipment when conducting maintenance, refer to this manual for ad-
ditional information.
• Work in a clean dry area.
• Inspect all parts. Be sure parts are in good working condition and installed properly.
• Remove build up of grease, oil or any debris.
• Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before beginning operation.
DRILLING SAFETY
WARNING
!
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to machinery and work activity. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them. BE ALERT and turn the equipment off if children enter the work area. Keep children
out of the work area and under supervision of another responsible adult.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
DRILLING SAFETY
!
• Inspect the area to be drilled before operation. Remove objects which can be thrown or be-
come entangled.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the drilling bit when operating the unit.
• DO NOT operate the PRO-DIG
above ground. The auger bit may bind and cause injury to the operator and damage to the
equipment.
• While the auger bit is rotating, DO NOT attempt to manually guide the auger to a location.
UNDERGROUND HAZARDS
WARNING
!
It is the responsibility of the operator to know where buried power, gas, telephone, and other utili-
ties are in the work area. This may lead to shock or an explosion. Have the work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas set by your local municipals. Striking a hard object
underground with the auger turning can result in the slowing or stopping of the auger.
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
!
SAFETY DECALS
This unit comes equipped with all safety decals in place. They are designed to help you safely
operate your unit. Read and follow all safety decals.
(Locations shown below in figure 1)
• Keep all safety decals clean and legible at all times
• Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible.
• Safety decals are available from your distributor or manufacture.
• Some parts installed during repair may require safety decals to be affixed to the replacement
part. When ordering the replacement part(s) be sure the correct safety decal(s) are included in
your order.
!
INSTALLING SAFETY DECALS
• Clean the desired are with warm soapy water.
• Decide on exact position before your remove the backing paper.
• Peel backing paper from decal. Press firmly on the surface.
• Air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed.
785.856.2661
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Auger Drive when the auger bit is more than 12" (305mm)
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