RICE HYDRO, INC.
MANUFACTURER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DIRTDAWG-CUB POST HOLE DIGGER
One Man Gas-Powered Auger/Digger
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CALL: 1-800-245-4777
DANGER & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Improper use or neglecting to follow all
manufactures operation and safety instructions can result in property
damage or personal injury including death. Call 811 before you dig.
Completely read and understand the manufacturers operating
instructions.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Do not wear loose fitting, or frayed clothing that may become
entangled in rotating auger bit or other moving parts.
2. Always keep hands, arm, feet, and legs clear of rotating auger bit,
and WEAR proper safety eye protection.
3. Engine and fuel valve should always be in the OFF position when
changing the auger bit. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE AUGER BIT WITH UNIT
RUNNING.
4. Remove auger bit before storing or transporting unit.
5. Always use proper handle grips for all hands-on control of unit, as
some components may become HOT, DO NOT TOUCH.
6. Do not fill oil or gas with engine running or HOT from extended use.
Do not have any flame/igniter located near the engine while fueling.
MAINTENANCE:
Check ALL fluids before each use. Check auger bit is properly
connected and secured with pin. Follow ALL maintenance and prior use
instructions of Honda engine as per the manual included with your
unit. SAE 10w/30 motor oil is recommended. Oil level should be
filled to meet sight glass or dipstick measurements as indicated in
engine manual.
OPERATION:
1. Move the red throttle button to “ON” position and pull start engine.
(Follow engine manual for prime and starting of cold engine)
2. Control and secure unit with both hands-on grips and hip pad facing
towards the user.
3. Align auger bit with desired location for digging and squeeze the
throttle.
4. Apply down force to begin digging, it is recommended to move auger
in and out of the hole several times during this process to remove
excess dirt.
5. When finished turn red throttle button to the OFF position.
