Product Manual

100 SERIES ONE-MAN AUGER
FORM GOM08042002US, VERSION 1.0
English-EN 9
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate Auger until each operator completely
comprehends contents of this manual, plus applicable safety and operational
information supplied by engine manufacturer.
INSTALLING AUGER BIT
1. Refer to STOPPING AUGER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of
this manual. To install auger, place Auger with spark plug facing up.
2. Connect auger bit to Auger with correct factory supplied auger pin.
STARTING ENGINE WITH AUGER BIT ATTACHED
DO NOT attempt to dig with Auger until operator is ready and is in full control of
machine/accessories.
3. Place Auger in vertical orientation on desired hole location so right hand
operates throttle control.
4. With left hand, open fuel tank breather vent (if so equipped) to its
maximum set position. Failure to open breather vent prevents engine
from receiving continuous supply of fuel.
5. Gripping operator handle on left side with left hand, use right hand to turn
engine ON/OFF ignition switch to ON position. FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
6. With left hand, depress engine primer system bulb repeatedly until fuel
can be seen in clear plastic fuel line and primer bulb. FIGURE 3
WARNING
• DO NOT use shovel and/or foreign object to remove loose
soil from around hole area while operating Auger.
• This can result in shovel and/or foreign object to become
entrapped by rotating auger bit.
DANGER
• DO NOT connect auger bit to Auger with engine running.
• A sudden change in engine speed will result in property
damage and/or personal injury.
CAUTION
• When installing auger bit and auger pin, always place Auger
with engine spark plug in upward position to minimize
potential for oil and/or gasoline to enter combustion chamber
and create a hydraulic lock up.
• Such occurrence can result in property damage and/or
personal injury.
CAUTION
• DO NOT use any other connecting device except auger pin
supplied with Auger which is designed to withstand high
stresses encountered while digging.
• Use of any other connecting device, including cap screws,
bolts, pins, etc., can result in damage to Auger driveshaft
and/or auger bit drive hub.
• Improper connecting devices can cause property damage
and/or personal injury.
DANGER
• To reduce potential for personal injury, stop Auger
between each hole.
• DO NOT choose to save time (time required to restart
engine), money (if Auger is being rented) or gain added
convenience by electing to keep engine running between
each hole.
• Actions can lead to loss of control, resulting in property
damage and/or personal injury.
DANGER
• Auger is designed for one operator. Use by more than one
operator will lead to confusion and loss of control,
resulting in property damage and/or personal injury.
• Start engine according to instructions outlined below to
minimize possibility of unexpected auger bit rotation.
• Unexpected auger bit rotation can result in loss of
machine control and possibility of property damage
and/or personal injury.
WARNING
• Auger controls are designed for operator to choke and
start engine with left hand while operating throttle control
with right hand.
• With this intended operating position, the engine exhaust
muffler faces away from operator, directing fumes and
heat in opposite direction from operator.
• DO NOT operate Auger with engine exhaust muffler/shield
facing toward operator. This operating position will allow
operator to come in contact with hot surface of engine
muffler/shield and allow operator to inhale high levels of
carbon monoxide resulting in property damage and/or
personal injury.
CAUTION
• If Auger and/or an individual component/accessory does not
appear to function properly, STOP and DO NOT operate
Auger until corrective action has been completed.
• If you have any questions regarding proper operation of Auger,
contact Customer Service Department for assistance BEFORE
using. There is no charge for this service.