Kogan CERTA CTPTPHD58A User manual

PETROL POST HOLE DIGGER
CTPTPHD58A

Warning Symbols
These labels should appear on your machine.
Carefully read the instruction manual before operating this product.
Do not smoke near or around the auger.
Wear CE approved hand protection at all times when operating the auger.
Wear CE approved foot protection at all times when operating the auger.
Wear CE approved eye protection at all times when operating the auger.
Wear CE approved ear protection at all times when operating the auger.
Fuel vapours are extremely flammable. Keep your auger away from any
potential fire hazards at all times.
SAFETY & WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety instructions. Failure to comply with the following
safety instructions can cause electric shock, fire and/or serious injury or death.

Exhausts contain poisonous carbon monoxide, a colourless and odourless
gas. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause loss of consciousness and may
lead to death.
WARNING:Danger of fire.
WARNING: Hot surface.
Keep onlookers at least 15 metres away from the work area and beware of
objects being thrown.
Maintain a safe distance of 15 metres from onlookers and beware of objects
being thrown.
Stop the auger and remove the spark plug cap before carrying out any
maintenance or making changes.
WARNING: Do not touch. Hot surface.
Guaranteed sound power level.
Conforms to relevant safety standards.
Keep these instructions in a safe place
WARNING: Before boring any holes, you must check that the ground to be
drilled has no hidden wires, cables, pipes, fuel lines, drains or any such hazards,
that the auger bit may come into contact with.

Workplace
•Keep your workplace clean and tidy. Messy and/or poor lit workplaces can cause
accidents.
•Do not operate the product in explosive environments where flammable liquids,
fumes or dust are present. Petrol products produce sparks which can ignite dust or
fumes.
•Keep children and other people out of the area when operating the product.
Distractions may lead to loss of control over the product.
•Pay attention to environmental influences.
•Ensure your workplace is well lit.
Operator Responsibilities
•Know how to stop the auger quickly in case of an emergency. Understand all auger
controls.
Fire and burn hazards
•The exhaust system will get hot enough to ignite some materials. Sparks can be
emitted from the exhaust causing ignition of nearby combustible materials. Keep
the auger at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from buildings and other equipment during
operation. Do not enclose the auger in any structure. Keep flammable materials
away from the auger.
•The exhaust becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after
stopping the auger. Be careful not to touch the exhaust while it is hot. Let the
engine cool before storing the auger indoors.
•Petrol is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks near, when the auger is refuelled or where petrol is
stored. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the auger switched off.
•Fuel vapours are extremely flammable and may ignite after the auger has started.
Make sure that any spilled fuel has been cleaned up before starting the auger.
WARNING: Under no circumstances must the auger be left running when
unattended.

NO SMOKING
•Never smoke near or around the Auger at any time.
NO FLAMES, SPARKS
•Fuel vapours are extremely flammable. Keep your auger away
from any potential fire hazards at all times.
Personal Safety
•Be attentive, concentrate on the job and stay alert when working with this
product. Do not operate the product when you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of carelessness when using the
product can lead to serious injury.
•Wear CE approved personal protective equipment and always use safety
goggles, ear protection and gloves. Wearing personal protective equipment
appropriate to the type of tool and the application (such as a dust mask, non-
slip footwear, a safety helmet, safety goggles or ear protection), reduces the risk
of injury.
•Avoid unintentionally starting the product. Carrying the product with your finger
on the trigger can lead to accidents.
•Remove any adjusting tools or keys before turning the product on. A tool or key
connected to a rotating part of the product can lead to injuries.
•Do not over-reach. Maintain a stable posture and keep your balance. This can
improve your control over the product in unexpected situations.
•Wear appropriate CE approved clothing. Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or
jewellery. Keep hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose-fitting
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught up in moving parts.

Correct handling and operation of augers
•Do not overload the auger. Use the appropriate auger for the job. You can work
more safely and effectively using the appropriate auger within the range of its
capacity.
•Do not use augers with defective on/off switches. An auger tool which can no
longer be switched on and off is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Turn the product off and remove the spark plug cap before carrying out
adjustments, changing tools or accessories and putting the product away. This
precautionary measure prevents unintentional starting.
•Store augers out of the reach of children when not in use. Do not allow a person
who is unfamiliar with the product or has not read these instructions to use the
product.
•Maintain the product with care. Ensure the moving parts function correctly and do
not stick. Check whether parts are broken or so badly damaged that the product’s
functions are impaired. Have damaged parts repaired before operating the
product. Many accidents are caused by badly maintained products.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Correctly maintained cutting tools with sharp
edges are less likely to stick and are easier to use.
•Operate augers, accessories and bits or tools according to these instructions and
according to any regulations which may apply. Consider your working environment
and the type of job you wish to do. Using augers for jobs other than those intended
can lead to dangerous situations.
•Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.
Service
•Ensure the product is repaired by Kogan.com and that original replacement parts
are used. This ensures continued safe operation of the product.
Specific safety instructions for augers
Please read this section carefully. Operate the auger according to the safety instructions
and recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout. Anyone who uses this auger
must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
•Do not carry the auger between holes with the engine running.
•The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling. If it does rotate when the
engine is idling, contact Kogan.com for assistance.
•Always keep hands, feet, hair and lose clothing away from any moving parts on the
engine and auger.

•Do not allow children to operate this auger. Do not allow adults to operate the
auger without proper instructions.
•Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
•The engine should be turned off and cooled, and the spark plug cap must be
removed from the spark plug before any repairs are attempted.
•The temperature of the exhaust and nearby areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). Avoid
contact with these areas.
•Never run the auger indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, an odourless and deadly gas.
•If the auger will not turn in a hole, turn the engine off and allow cooling before
attempting to remove it manually.
Engine safety precautions
All engines produce carbon monoxide from their exhaust. Carbon monoxide is a deadly,
colourless, tasteless, gas which may be present even if you do not smell or see it. Levels of
carbon monoxide, which can be deadly, can be present for days in an enclosed area that
has poor ventilation. Any level of carbon monoxide, if inhaled, can cause headaches,
drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, confusion and even death. If you notice any of these
symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning
•Never run the auger indoors.
•Never try to ventilate exhaust fumes indoors. Carbon monoxide can reach
dangerous levels very quickly.
•Never run an auger outdoors where exhaust fumes may be pulled into a building.
Never run an auger outdoors in a poorly ventilated area where the exhaust fumes
may be trapped and not easily taken away. (Examples include in a large hole or
areas where hills and trees surround your working area.)
•Never run the auger in an enclosed or partially enclosed area. (Examples include
buildings that are enclosed on one or more sides, under tents, carports, or
basements.) Always run the auger with the exhaust pointed in a direction away
from the operator. Never point the exhaust towards anyone. Bystanders should
always be at least 3 feet away from the work area.
WARNING: Carbon Monoxide is poisonous.

Handling fuelsafely
•Fuel and fuel vapours are highly flammable. Never use fuel where a spark or flame
may be present. Never use fuel where a potential source of ignition could occur.
(Examples include hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors,
power tools etc.)
•Keep flames and sparks away from the auger and fuel to prevent fires. Fuel fires
spread very quickly and are highly explosive.
Prevention of fuel fires
•Never fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors or undercover.
•Always fill the fuel tank outside in a well-ventilated area.
•Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Stop the engine
and allow cooling before refuelling.
•Never drain the fuel from the engine in an enclosed area.
•Always wipe up excess or spilled fuel from the auger before starting. Clean up
spilled fuel immediately.
•Allow spilled fuel to dry after wiping.
•If fuel is spilt, clean it immediately and move at least 10 metres away from the area
of the spillage before starting the auger.
•Allow fuel fumes/vapours to escape from the area before starting the auger.
•Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and using the auger.
•Always run the auger with the fuel cap properly installed on the tank.
•Replace fuel caps that are damaged or leak.
•Never smoke while refilling the auger.
•Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only non-metal,
approved fuel containers.
•Do not store the auger with fuel in the tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapours are
highly explosive.
•When storing, screw down the fuel cap tightly.
•Never pour fuel from the engine fuel tank.
•Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain the fuel tank.
•Never allow anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill the tank.
•Never allow children to fill the fuel tank.

Burns and fires
The exhaust, exhaust guard and other parts of the engine become extremely hot during the
operation of the auger. These parts remain extremely hot after the auger has been stopped.
Prevention of burns and fires
•Never remove the exhaust guard from the engine.
•Never touch the exhaust guard because it is extremely hot and will cause severe
burns.
•Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after and during operation.
•Always keep materials and debris away from the exhaust guard and other hot
parts of the engine to avoid fires.
IMPORTANT:Hot gases are a normal by-product of a functioning
catalytic converter. Follow all safety instructions to prevent burns and
fires.