Specifications

300 SERIES MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM12070702, VERSION 1.2
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OPERATION.
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless
tobacco while utilizing the Hole Digger. Do not attempt
to eat and/or drink while utilizing the Hole Digger.
Determine that eyeglasses, hearing aid devices and
other medical related devices are properly secured.
Keep shoes properly laced. Use of the Hole Digger is
strenuous and causes fatigue. Help prevent the cause
of
an accident. Plan to take work breaks as required to
help maintain proper mental and physical alertness.
2) The 300 Series Hole Diggers are not sealed or
insulated. Do not operate any Hole Digger in an
explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials.
Refer to current OSHA rules and regulations.
3) Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use
extreme caution when handling gasoline or mixing
fuel. Always utilize UL®, CSA® OR CE approved
containers for the storage and transportation of fuel.
Do not smoke or bring fire or flame near the fuel.
Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before
refueling. Never remove the fuel tank filler cap while
the engine is running. Never operate an engine
without a fuel tank filler cap. Select bare ground for
fueling and move at least 10 feet from the fueling spot
before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel
before starting the engine and check for leakage. If a
fuel or oil leak is found, do not start or run the engine
until the leak is fixed and the spillage has been wiped
away. Take care not to get fuel or oil on your clothing.
If this happens, change your clothing immediately.
Before operating the Hole Digger refer to the
Specifications section of this manual for more
detailed information regarding fuel and lubrication
requirements.
4) The 300 Series Hole Diggers are designed for use by
two operators. Use of the Hole Digger by one or more
than two operators can lead to confusion and loss of
control, resulting in property damage and/or personal
injury. Never operate the Hole Digger with an improper
number of operators. Such a configuration can result in
property damage and/or personal injury. If it is felt that
more than two persons are required to furnish
additional "down pressure" to the auger, STOP and
contact the Customer Service Department for specific
operational and service/maintenance information.
There is no charge for this service.
5) Do not operate the Hole Digger with onlookers close
by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear. The hole
digging process can result in flying particles being
emitted at high velocity and striking the operator and/or
onlookers. This can lead to the possibility of property
damage and/or personal injury. Wear proper safety
eyewear. Keep all body parts, loose clothing and
foreign objects clear of the rotating auger.
6) Do not utilize a shovel and/or foreign object to
remove loose soil from around the hole area while the
Hole
Digger is in use. Such a practice can result in the
shovel and/or foreign object to become entrapped by
the rotating auger, leading to property damage and/or
personal injury.
7) Start the engine according to the instructions as
outlined in this manual to minimize the possibility of
unexpected auger rotation. Unexpected auger rotation
can result in the loss of machine control and the
possibility of property damage and/or personal injury.
8) Start and operate the Hole Digger only in a well
ventilated area. Carbon Monoxide fumes given off by
an engine are poisonous. Breathing these fumes can
result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Operate the Hole Digger only when/where visibility and
light are adequate for the job at hand. Work carefully.
Always hold the operator handles firmly with both
hands. Wrap your fingers around the handles, keeping
them cradled between your thumbs and fingers. Always
determine the operator handles are in good condition
and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Wear gloves
to improve your grip. Never leave the Hole Digger
running unattended.
9) Stop the engine between each hole. Allowing the
engine to remain operating between each hole
substantially increases the potential for property
damage and/or personal injury. Special care must be
exercised on slippery conditions and on difficult,
uneven surfaces. Watch for cracks, high spots and
other surface irregularities. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. The normal use of this machine is
on level surfaces. Other terrains can be dangerous and
should be avoided. Only properly trained operators
should attempt these techniques.
10) The 300 Series Hole Diggers are designed to be
started by both operators in the following manner: the
Crew Chief regulates engine speed (RPM) with the
engine throttle control while the Crew Member starts
the engine by use of the recoil starter. The Crew Chief
is responsible for the necessary verbal commands.
Never operate a 300 Series Hole Digger if it requires
one of the operators to operate the engine throttle
control, carburetor choke system and the engine recoil
starter (or any combination) at the same time. This is
not a factory designed operating configuration for the
Hole Digger. Such configuration(s) will result in loss of
machine control, property damage and personal injury.