Use and Care Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont’d...
WHEN NOT IN USE
• Do not lay power unit on side with auger bit at-
tached.
• Detach auger bit when not in use.
• Store the earth drill and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sources of combustion like
water heaters, electric motors, switches, furnaces,
etc.
• Always shut off the fuel valve and engine before
storing or transporting.
• Always shut off all stop switches when not in use.
• Keep children, bystanders and animals clear of earth
drill at all times.
• Secure the earth drill in a manner that will not allow
it fall, tip over or roll.
DRILLING WITH EXTENSIONS
It is not recommended to dig with extensions longer than
three feet long.
1. Following the directions listed under “DRILLING”, dig
to the full depth of the auger without using an extension.
2. Stop the engine. Remove the auger from the earth
drill and connect the extension shaft to the auger using
the auger attachment pins (part #1300).
3. Put the auger and extension into the hole and recon-
nect the earth drill.
NOTE: Do not add extension without first cleaning out
the hole. Failure to do so may result in a buried auger.
4. Following the instructions outlined in “DRILLING”, drill
to the desired depth, adding extensions as needed.
WARNING
Never connect or disconnect the auger or au-
ger extensions while the engine is running.
WARNING
The earth drill shall be stored in a manner that
prevents it from falling, rolling or tipping over.
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