Product Manual

100 SERIES ONE-MAN AUGER
FORM GOM08042002US, VERSION 1.0
English-EN 12
ADDING/REMOVING NONFLIGHTED AUGER BIT EXTENSION
For holes deeper than standard augers provide, a non-flighted auger bit
extension increases digging depth 15 inches (381 mm). Additional operator
experience, over introductory/novice skill levels, is required when using. Follow
this accepted procedure to add non-flighted auger bit extension:
26. Dig to approximate full depth of auger bit following operating instructions.
Remove as much loose soil from hole as possible per STEP 6 of HOLE
DIGGING TECHNIQUES in APPLICATION THEORY & TECHNIQUES
section of this manual.
27. STOP Auger per STOPPING AUGER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
section of this manual.
28. Remove Auger/auger bit from hole. Disconnect auger bit from Auger.
Place auger bit in hole. Attach auger bit extension to auger bit and secure
with auger pin. The Auger can now be connected to auger bit extension
using auger pin.
29. Per STARTING ENGINE WITH AUGER BIT ATTACHED in OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual, dig to desired depth or to full
depth of auger extension. To remove auger extension, follow this
accepted procedure:
30. STOP Auger per STOPPING AUGER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
section of this manual.
31. Remove as much loose soil from hole as possible per STEP 6 of HOLE
DIGGING TECHNIQUES in APPLICATION THEORY & TECHNIQUES
section of this manual.
32. Lift auger bit extension/auger bit/Auger up far enough out of hole so
bottom end of auger extension is clear. FIGURE 12. Block remaining
auger with auger fork to prevent falling back into hole. An additional
person will usually be required. FIGURE 13
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
33. Disconnect Auger from auger extension. Disconnect auger bit extension
from auger bit.
34. Reconnect Auger to remaining auger bit and remove power unit/auger bit
from hole. Reconnect spark plug wire.
35. Per STARTING ENGINE WITH AUGER BIT ATTACHED in OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual dig next hole based on job
application. If project is complete, store Auger per STORAGE section of
this manual.
STOPPING AUGER
36. Stop Auger by releasing throttle control grip. Engine should return to the
idle speed position. FIGURE 14
FIGURE 14
NOTE: If engine power does not return to the idle speed position, check throttle
control grip, throttle cable, and engine throttle control arm for binding and/or
improper adjustment.
37. Turn engine ON/OFF ignition switch to OFF position.
38. Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental engine starting.
39. When engine is not in operation or is to be stored, close fuel tank
breather vent (if so equipped). Turn fuel tank ON/OFF valve (if so
equipped) to OFF position to minimize fuel flooding carburetor and/or
entering engine crankcase and/or impacting upon environment.
WARNING
• Never utilize more than one non-flighted auger bit
extension to increase overall digging depth.
• Non-flighted auger bit extensions are not equipped with
auger bit flighting to elevate loose borings from hole.
• Multiple use of non-flighted auger bit extensions will
allow auger bit to “bury” itself in hole. Such use can lead
to loss of operator control and/or personal injury.
CAUTION
• Utilization of non-flighted auger bit extensions requires
additional operator experience, skill and common sense over
introductory or novice level of expertise.
• Manufacturer has no control over experience, skill and
common sense levels of each operator of Auger.
• Each operator must decide if his experience, skill and
common sense level is sufficient to allow him to proceed with
use of non-flighted auger bit extensions for any given and/or
specific job application.
WARNING
• Stop Auger between each hole.
• Never leave Auger running and unattended.
• Not doing so can result in property damage and/or
personal injury.