Product Manual

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Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children
to handle the digger.
Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work
area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury and/or
property damage if contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the digger. Do not use
the digger while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the digger may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and
hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not use the tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Remove keys or wrenches before connecting the tool to an air supply, power supply, or turning on the
tool. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may cause personal injury.
Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety precaution
allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
Digger USE AND CARE
Do not force the digger. Products do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they
are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.
Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the digger will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the digger
with a damaged part.
Store the digger when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the digger for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your digger.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another
tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool
itself.
Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Specific Operation Warnings
To prevent serious injury or death: