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Operation (Continued)
6. Once the engine starts, stand the unit up in the vertical position.
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the recoil cord could pull
your hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can
let go. Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration. Broken bones, fractures,
bruises or sprains could also result.
NOTICE: Manually adjusting or turning the choke lever to the
CHOKE position during idle will cause the engine to stop.
NOTICE: If the engine does not start, return to the “Start a Cold
Engine” and repeat the steps that follow.
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Stopping the Engine
1. Release the throttle/speed control to stop the auger bit from
rotating.
CAUTION: The auger bit will continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the throttle/speed control is released.
2. Move the engine On/Off switch to the “OFF” (O) position.
WARNING: If the engine does not stop when the engine
switch is moved to the “STOP” position, release the throttle.
Allow the engine to idle. Put the auger down and slide the
choke lever to cold start (closed) position.
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Operating the Auger
1. Holding the unit in the vertical position, place the tip of the
fishtail bit point at the desired drilling location.
2. Engage the throttle/speed control and first start digging the hole
at a slow speed to get a good engagement with the soil.
3. Gradually increase the speed as the auger bit enters the soil.
4. As the auger bit penetrates deeper into the soil, occasionally lift
the auger bit partially up out of the hole to disperse the loose
soil. This will keep the hole free of loose soil and prevent the
auger bit from becoming stuck in the hole. This will also reduce
the time it takes to dig a hole and prevent overworking the
engine.