LITTLE BEAVER Little Beaver How-To Series User manual

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Little Beaver How-To Series
Basic Operating Instructions for
the Mechanical Earth Drill
P.O. Box 840
Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-3121 ph * 936-327-4025 fax
1-800-227-7515
LITTLE BEAVER
EARTH DRILLS & AUGERS
Mechanical Earth Drill
WARNING: Augers are not to be used as anchoring
devices.
CAUTION:
• READ and understand your operator’s manual and
the operator’s manual for the engine.
• NEVER Operate drill without correctly installing
torque tube.
• NEVER Remove auger from hole while auger is
turning.
• NEVER Operate auger at less than full throttle.
• NEVER Operate drill with damaged auger or other
damaged or missing parts.
• KEEP Hands, Feet and Clothing away from moving
parts while engine is running.
• KEEP All safety shields and devices in place.
• MAKE Certain everyone is clear before operating
the machine.
• KEEP leg pad against leg while drilling to maintain
safe control.
• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
• KEEP Bystanders away from work area.
• SHUT OFF Engine to adjust, service or clean the
machine.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For over 40 years, the versatile Little Beaver
mechanical earth drill has been the #1
choice of professionals who require a one-
man auger that is safe and simple to oper-
ate. Thanks to our unique Torque Tube,
we’ve eliminated the kickback found in
other drills and made one-man post hole
drilling safe and productive. Follow the in-
structions in this guide to ensure proper op-
eration.
Cannot connect
or disconnect
auger.
1) Toggle kill switch on handle
is off.
2) Engine stop switch is in “OFF
or “O” position.
3) Torque tube is not connected
at the engine end.
4) Fuel level is too low in gas
tank.
5) On oil guard equipped
engine, oil level is too low.
6) Spark plug is fouled.
Motor will not
start
TROUBLE CAUSE
Auger with ex-
tension will not
dig.
Auger turns but
will not dig.
1) Foreign matter collected
around point.
2) Point or blade is dull.
3) Wrong type blade for soil
conditions. Contact dealer
or factory for Little Beaver
carbide blades.
Transmission
overheats.
1) Auger or extensions bent or
running out of line.
2) Number of extensions
exceeds machine capacity.
1) It is normal for the
transmission to run very
warm to the touch. If you feel
it is too hot, consult your
dealer or factory.
Auger turns when
engine idles.
1) Do not use. Contact your
dealer or factory.
Problems not
listed in table.
1) Contact your dealer or
factory.
1) Foreign matter clogging
adaptor.
2) Spring and button in top of
auger is bent or broken.
3) Adaptor is bent.
Auger turns too
slowly and will
not dig.
1) Too much down pressure or
binding on side of hole.
Hold back if necessary to
allow auger to turn at full
speed.
DANGER: Failure to observe
safety instructions and reasonable
safety practices can cause Property
Damage, Serious Bodily Injury and/or
Death. BE CAREFUL!! WATCH OUT FOR
BYSTANDERS!!
DANGER: NEVER run engine
inside building or enclosed area.
DANGER: NEVER drill holes
where there is a possibility of
underground power cables or other
hazards.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Be certain that:
(1) The torque tube is properly attached.
(2) There is no auger connected to the handle.
(3) All kill switches are “ON”
TO START THE ENGINE
Set the choke lever to the “ON” position and pull the starter
rope. The engine should start after two or three pulls. Set
the choke lever to “OFF” and allow the engine to warm up
for two or three minutes.
AFTER THE ENGINE HAS WARMED UP
Insert the auger into the drive adaptor on the bottom of the
handle. Make sure that the button snaps into place. Hold
the handle so that your left index finger can operate the
throttle. Grasp the right handle bar with your right hand.
Stand so that the auger is straight up and down and is prop-
erly positioned to dig your hole.
Note the safety signs on the unit.
IMPORTANT: Keep your back as vertical as possible by
bending your legs as required during the operation and
lifting procedure.
START THE AUGER TURNING
Pull the throttle lever in completely. Always allow the auger
to turn at full speed and let it cut its way into the soil. In
loose sand, hold back so the auger will not screw into the
ground. In harder soils, you may have to apply slight pres-
sure, but not enough to stall the auger or slow it down sig-
nificantly. The auger works best when it turns at full speed.
IMPORTANT: Avoid potential damage to drive line compo-
nents from overheating clutch: If auger stops turning, re-
lease throttle lever and lift handle to free auger of obstruc-
tion before proceeding.
When the desired depth is reached, stop the auger by re-
leasing the throttle lever. Pull the auger completely out of
the hole. NEVER remove the auger from the hole while it
is still turning.
CHECK THE CUTTING BLADE
Check the sharpness of the cutting blade frequently. If it
becomes dull, check with your dealer or factory for a re-
placement. Do not use an auger blade which has worn
even with the auger flighting. NEVER operate the earth
drill with a damaged auger.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS How to operate the Earth Drill
Attach auger to trans-
mission adaptor.
Stand with feet well clear
of auger. Pull throttle
lever in completely to start the
auger turning.
For safety, always keep
leg pad against leg
while digging.
When hole is complete
stop auger and pull out
for clean hole.
For greater depths,
un-snap auger from
transmission.
Snap extension to au-
ger.
Snap torque tube onto
connector at engine end.
Flip kill switch to “ON”
position.
Starting position: pull
starter rope.
Continue
digging with
auger and exten-
sion.
Remove han-
dle, then re-
move auger and
extension from hole.
Slide round end of
torque tube onto torque
bar attached to handle.
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