200940 - EARTH AUGER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
Earth auger exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, poisonous gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will
cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel
dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately.
OPERATE THE EARTH AUGER OUTDOORS ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA AND POINT EXHAUST AWAY.
NEVER operate the earth auger inside any building, including
garages, basements, sheds or other confined spaces.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through
windows, doors, vents or other openings while operating the
auger.
DANGER
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot
see or smell.
DANGER
Contact your local utility company to locate underground
electrical lines or pipes prior to using this product. Failure to do
so may result in serious personal injury or death and possible
damage to equipment or property.
DANGER
DO NOT allow untrained individuals or children to use this unit.
DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or
accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
WARNING
–Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
–Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
–Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50’ (15m)
away when operating the earth auger.
–Always wear sound protection (ear mufflers or ear plugs) to
reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with long term
engine sound level(s).
–Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-
sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure long hair so it is
above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in rotating
parts.
–Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
–Do not operate in poor lighting.
–Always wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to
reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of
dust.
–Keep firm footing and balance. Maintain a firm grip on the
handle with both hands while using the auger.
–Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of
balance or exposure to hot contact surfaces or rotating
parts.
–This engine is equipped with a spark arrestor. Never
operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen.
–Although the earth auger contains a spark arrester,
maintain a minimum distance of 5 ft. (1.5 m) from dry
vegetation to prevent fires.
–Always inspect the unit before each use for loose
fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
–Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other replacement parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage and void your
warranty.
–Maintain the equipment per maintenance instructions
located in this Operator’s Manual
DANGER
Rotating blades can cause severe bodily injury. Stop the engine
and ensure blades have stopped rotating before installing/
changing parts or performing maintenance.
