Specifications

300 SERIES MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM12070702, VERSION 1.2
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General Safety Information
Physical Exertion
Operating the Hole Digger requires proper physical stamina and mental
alertness.
Improper operation can result in physical injury and/or damage to the
machine.
Operators must be alert and of proper physical size and condition.
Noise
The Hole Digger operates with a noise emission level grater then 70dba.
Exposure to high noise emission levels can result in hearing loss or damage.
Wear hearing protection when near or operating the Hole Digger.
Flying Debris
The hole digging process can result in flying debris.
Contact with flying debris can result in personal injury.
Wear eye protection and appropriate safety apparel when near or operating
the Hole Digger.
Burn Danger
An engine muffler can become hot.
A hot muffler can result in personal injury.
Do not touch a hot engine muffler.
Kickback
Auger contact with a buried rock or other obstruction can thrust the handle
toward the operator with a sharp, counter-clockwise rotation called kickback.
Kickback forces can inflict damage to hands, arms and other upper body parts.
Assume the proper operating position when digging to maximize control and
minimize the effects of kickback
Body Strain
The hole digging process can result in body strain.
Strain can inflict damage to lower back and upper body parts.
Minimize the effects of strain by lifting the Hole Digger with your back
positioned vertically.
Auger Entrapment
The earth auger is not shielded.
Body contact with a rotating earth auger can result in personal injury.
Do not come in contact with a rotating earth auger.