Safety - Danuser EP6 Hex Operator's Manual

Safety

Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read and understand this manual and
the manual for your vehicle before assembling, installing, operating, or maintaining this earth auger. If
there is anything in this manual you do not understand, contact your dealer or Danuser LLC. The safe use
of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator. If this unit is used, loaned, or rented by any other
person, it is the owner's responsibility to make certain that the operator prior to operating:
There is an entanglement risk if you replace the special auger retaining bolt with a bolt longer than
specified by Danuser LLC. This improper replacement occurs most often on machines that are loaned or
rented to someone who has not read the Operator's Manual and is not familiar with an earth auger.
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This earth auger is designed for one-man operation from the vehicle seat. It is the responsibility of
the operator to see that no one is within twenty-five feet (25') of the earth auger when it is started or
in use. Do not operate the earth auger with another person near or in contact with any part of the
drive unit or auger. Serious personal injury or death may result if any attempt is made to assist
drilling operation by hand.
All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular
attention to safety messages and operation instructions, prior to assembling, installing, or operating
the earth auger.
Please remember it is also important that you read, understand, and follow the safety signs on the
earth auger. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood. They are
there for your safety as well as the safety of others. Danuser LLC will furnish new safety signs upon
request at no charge.
All things with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious,
safe-minded operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are
recommended during assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, removal, or movement of the
earth auger.
When the use of hand tools is required to perform any part of assembly, installation, maintenance,
removal, or movement of the earth auger, be sure the tools used are designed and recommended by
the tool manufacturer for that specific task.
Never check pressurized system for leaks with your bare hand. Wear proper hand and eye protection
and use wood or cardboard when searching for suspected leaks. Oil escaping from pinhole leaks
under pressure can penetrate skin and create a serious medical emergency. If any fluid is injected into
the skin, gangrene, blood poisoning, even death may result. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation,
maintenance, removal, or movement of the earth auger.
Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, removal, or movement of the earth auger.
Check clearances between vehicle and auger, as well as operator and auger, across the full range of
loader arms' operating heights. Keep earth auger in cradle when not drilling.
Only properly trained people should operate this equipment. Do not allow anyone who has not read
this entire manual and understood the safety rules, safety signs, and operation instructions to use this
earth auger.
Never allow children to operate or be around this earth auger.
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