Specifications

300 SERIES MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM12070702, VERSION 1.2
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as outlined above. Remove the auger extension from
the auger/auger extension string. FIGURE 24.
FIGURE 24
3) Disconnect the Hole Digger from the blocked auger
extension(s)/auger string. Store the Hole Digger on the
job site as outlined. Remove the auger extension that
is clear of the hole from the auger extension(s)/auger
string.
4) Reconnect the Hole Digger to the remaining auger
extension(s)/auger string. Repeat the process until the
lead auger is recovered.
5) Reconnect the engine spark plug wire.
THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED FOR THE USE OF
BOTH NONFLIGHTED AND FULL FLIGHTED
AUGER EXTENSIONS OFFERS THE MOST
ADAPTABLE METHOD OF EXTENDING THE
DIGGING DEPTH FOR THE WIDEST CROSS
SECTION OF PROBABLE OPERATORS. THIS
PROCEDURE TAKES INTO ACCOUNT
ANTICIPATED OPERATOR EXPERIENCE, SKILL
AND COMMON SENSE. THE MANUFACTURER IS
AWARE THAT NOT ALL OPERATORS WILL ELECT
TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE. THE
MANUFACTURER HAS NO CONTROL OVER
INDIVIDUAL OPERATING PROCEDURES AND/OR
DECISIONS. MANY OPERATORS MAY ELECT TO
UTILIZE THE NONFLIGHTED AUGER EXTENSION
CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE AUGER AND
BYPASS THE LONGER, MORE TIME
CONSUMING PROCEDURE OUTLINED ABOVE.
INDIVIDUAL OPERATORS MAY ELECT TO
CHOOSE OTHER PROCEDURES IN AN EFFORT
TO REDUCE THE ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION
COSTS. THE RESULTING MACHINE
CONFIGURA
TIONS CAN PLACE THE HANDLES
ALMOST LEVEL WITH (OR EVEN ABOVE) THE
SHOULDERS OF THE OPERATORS. AT THIS
HEIGHT LEVEL, THE HOLE DIGGER IS DIFFICULT
TO CONTROL AGAINST POSSIBLE KICKBACK
FORCES. THIS IS NOT A MANUFACTURER
APPROVED PROCEDURE BECAUSE IT REQUIRES
EACH POTENTIAL OPERATOR TO HAVE
EXCEPTIONAL HEIGHT AND EXPERT WORK
EXPERIENCE, SKILL AND COMMON SENSE .
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS STILL NO REAL
ASSURANCE THAT EACH AND EVERY
OPERATOR WITH EXCEPTIONAL HEIGHT AND
EXPERIENCE,
SKILL AND COMMON SENSE CAN
ALWAYS EXERCISE ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE
HOLE DIGGER TO GUARANTEE PERSONAL
SAFETY. PERSONAL SAFETY CAN NEVER BE
GUARANTEED FOR ANY GIVEN AND/OR
SPECIFIC JOB APPLICATION FOR ANY TYPE OF
POWERED EQUIPMENT. THE ACCEPTED
PROCEDURE, AS OUTLINED IN THIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAL, IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. THE
MANUFACTURER CAN NOT CONDONE AND/OR
APPROVE ANY OTHER PROCEDURE.
Service
DO NOT PERFORM SERVICE AND/OR REPAIR
RELATED FUNCTIONS WITH THE HOLE DIGGER
MOUNTED TO THE 999 SERIES DISPLAY STANDS.
THESE STANDS ARE NOT DESIGNED AND/OR
INTENDED FOR THESE FUNCTIONS. SUCH USE
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
CHANGING THE HOLE DIGGER TRANSMISSION
OIL.
Application: All 300 Series models.
Tools Required:
1 each, small, adjustable wrench
1 each, small, clean funnel with a flexible extension
spout
Changing the transmission oil will require a level
working platform of sufficient size and appropriate
height. As an alternative, the transmission driveshaft
can be securely mounted in a suitable bench vise.