Product Manual

100 SERIES ONE-MAN AUGER
FORM GOM08042002US, VERSION 1.0
English-EN 6
MINIMIZING KICKBACK FROM A DESIGN STANDPOINT
1. Auger features the widest operator handle of any machine of its type
and/or class. Handle is biomechanically positioned to enhance control,
allowing operator to exert "body english" against torque and kickback
forces generated by digging process.
2. Auger features an operator handle with an antivibration PVC coating and
handle mounts that enhance control and help dampen vibration, torque
and kickback experienced by operator during digging process.
3. Auger utilizes a twist grip throttle control. Throttle control was selected
over other configurations (for operator handle configuration utilized and
specific digging power) to allow operator to wrap his/her thumb and
forefinger around for effective maximum strength in his/her right hand.
Design provides greater operator machine control when counteracting
torque and kickback forces during digging process.
4. Auger is designed to utilize Brave PN BR10628 auger pin for auger bit
retention to transmission driveshaft. Pin is not intended to shear and
absorb kickback related forces when auger bit comes in sudden contact
with buried object.
5. Auger pin is utilized for the following reasons:
a. Pin shear would result in extensive physical damage to driveshaft
and auger drive hub.
b. Potentially unknown/large pin quantity could be required to
complete digging of any specific hole even if physical damage to
Auger could be eliminated and/or minimized.
c. Even if replacement auger pin costs are not a factor, resulting
productivity produced by actual process would not be acceptable by
industry and/or social standards for Auger.
d. Given infinite number of potential operators and methods utilized
during digging process, it is impossible to design and supply
specific auger pins to shear at a specific torque value and produce
acceptable operational results for Auger.
e. Given infinite number of potential soil conditions, auger bit diameter,
auger bit boring head condition, digging depth, mechanical
operating conditions, operators and operator methods encountered
during digging process, it is impossible to design and supply
specific auger pins to shear at a specific torque value and produce
acceptable operational results for Auger.
6. For comparison purposes, portable electric screwdrivers and drills can
utilize a torque limiting or clutch device to allow drill chuck to slip at a
limited number of specific torque values. For an Auger, such a device
would make the Auger useless due to infinite number of potential
operating configurations required and inability to design specific
components to meet requirements of each operating configuration.
7. Portable screwdrivers and drills are separate tools designed for different
and specific job applications. The drilling process has different
requirements than the fastening process for screwdrivers. Portable
electric screwdriver and drill operational characteristics cannot be
confused and/or substituted for Auger operational characteristics.
6 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
FIGURE 1
ENGINE
TYPE
HIGH SPEED
IDLE SPEED
SPARK PLUG GAP
Honda GX35
9000 RPM (No Load)
2900 RPM
.030 inch (.0.762 mm)
FUEL
Unleaded, “regular” grade gasoline (RON 87).
Consult engine manufacturer supplied
materials for specific information.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
22 US ounces (0.64 L)
TRANSMISSION
TYPE
REDUCTION RATIO
LUBRICANT
CAPACITY
LUBRICANT
SPECIFICATION
CLUTCH
Enclosed, spur geared, double reduction
42.5 to 1
8 US ounces (224 g)
High temperature transmission grease
containing an extreme pressure (EP) additive.
3 inch (76 mm) diameter, automatic type
centrifugal.
MACHINE WEIGHT
28 lbs (13.0 Kg) (less auger)
AUGER CAPACITY
2 inch (50.8 mm) diameter up to and including
8 inch (203 mm) diameter. Refer to DIGGING
OPERATION section in this manual for specific
information.
OPERATING
ENVIRONMENTS
Non-hazardous type locations.
REQUIRED NUMBER
OF OPERATORS 1
NOISE & VIBRATION EMISSIONS
Description
North America
Europe
Model
BRPA180H
Noise Level
85 db
Vibration Level
51 m/s²
7 STANDARD PRODUCT & ACCESSORIES
Refer to FIGURE 1 for overview description of standard components included
in machine. Included in shipment for Auger should be the following:
1 each, engine/transmission assembly
1 each, auger pin
1 each bottle of engine oil
1 each, operator manual
1 each, applicable engine manual
1 each, final inspection form
WARNING
• An Auger with improperly maintained engine throttle
control will “spin” about its axis when operator loses full
control.
• In event of this occurrence, do not attempt to stop engine
by grasping rotating operator handle.
• DO NOT introduce any foreign object in an attempt to
stop and/or block rotating handle. Instead, allow engine
to exhaust its fuel supply.
• Determine that all components of engine throttle control
assembly allow for proper function before attempting to
further utilize Auger.