Petrol Post Hole Digger Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................... 1 COMPONENTS ..........................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................3 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING GUIDE ....................5 FUELLING THE PETROL POST HOLE DIGGER ................ 7 Fuel Mixture ..........................7 ASSEMBLING THE PETROL POST HOLE DIGGER ..............9 STARTING THE PETROL POST HOLE DIGGER ..............
Petrol Post Hole Digger Introduction To correctly use the Petrol Post Hole Digger and prevent accidents, do not start your work without having first carefully read this manual. You will find explanations concerning the operation of the various parts plus instructions for necessary checks and relative maintenance. WARNING!!! IN NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, THIS MACHINE MAY INVOLVE A DAILY LEVEL OF PERSONAL EXPOSURE TO...
Petrol Post Hole Digger Components Starter handle Half-throttle button Choke lever Reduction gearbox grease cap On/Off switch Spark plug Bit stop pin Reduction gearbox Fuel tap Share Throttle trigger Muffler guard Fuel tank cap Air filter cover...
Petrol Post Hole Digger Safety Precautions WARNING! If used correctly, the Petrol Post Hole Digger is a powerful, fast, high performance tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions, it could become a dangerous tool. For a safe and pleasant work, always comply strictly with the safety rules that follow, as well as those found throughout this manual.
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Petrol Post Hole Digger 9. Replace the bit immediately if any cracks or other damages are present. 10. Fill the tank away from sources of heat and with the engine turned off (Figure 5). Never smoke while filling (Figure 5). Never take the cap off the tank when the engine is still running. If fuel spills over while filling, move the Petrol Post Hole Digger at least three metres (10 feet) away before starting again (Figure 6).
Petrol Post Hole Digger Protective Clothing Guide Size M p.n. 001000844 Size L p.n. 001000845 Size X p.n. 001000846 Size XX p.n. 001000847 Size M p.n. 001000931 Size L p.n. 001000932 Size X p.n. 001000933 Size XX p.n. 001000934 p.n. 0010008.13 p.n.
Petrol Post Hole Digger Fuelling the Petrol Post Hole Digger Fuel Mixture • Use a 4% (25:1) petrol/oil mixture. Refer to Figures 9 – 10. • With Oleo-Mac PROSINT oil, use a 2% (50:1) mixture. WARNING! The 2-stroke engines have high power ratings; we therefore recommend the use of leaded or unleaded petrol of a known brand, with an octane rating no lower than 90.
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Petrol Post Hole Digger • Always refuel (Figures 14 – 15) with the engine turned off and away from flammable environments. • Before unscrewing the fuel tank cap, position the Petrol Post Hole Digger on a solid, flat surface so that it cannot fall over. Open the cap carefully to allow any excess pressure to escape slowly without the fuel spraying out.
Petrol Post Hole Digger Assembling the Petrol Post Hole Digger LUBRICANT FOR REDUCTION GEARBOX (Figure 1). WARNING! The Petrol Post Hole Digger is supplied with TAMOIL TAMLITH GREASE 2 (150 g) grease in the reduction gearbox. Remove the screw (A) under the reduction gearbox and check for the presence of grease. FITTING BITS (Figures 2 –...
Petrol Post Hole Digger Starting the Petrol Post Hole Digger Starting the Engine Open the fuel tap (A, Figure 17). Put the switch (B, Figure 18) in the “I” position. Pull the throttle lever (D) and lock it in the half-throttle position by pressing the button (E), then release the lever (D), put the choke lever (F, Figure 19) in the “CLOSE”...
Petrol Post Hole Digger Stopping the Engine Bring the throttle to the idle position (D, Figure 25) and wait until the engine cools down. Switch the engine off by putting the on/off switch (B) in the “STOP” position. Carburettor Before adjusting the carburettor, clean the starter cover (Figure 27), the air filter (G, Figure 26) and warm up the engine.
Petrol Post Hole Digger Maintenance and Storage Air Filter Every eight hours, remove the cover (A, Figure 33) and the filter (G). The filter (G) should be washed with petrol and dried before refitting it. Fuel Filter Check the fuel filter periodically. Replace it if it is too dirty (Figure 34). A dirty filter can cause difficult starting and lowers the engine’s performance.
Petrol Post Hole Digger Starting Unit Use a brush or compressed air to keep the cooling louvers of the starter assembly free and clean (Figure 35). Engine Clean the cylinder fins (Figure 36) with compressed air or a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating of engine may occur due to impurities on the cylinder.
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