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MAINTENANCE
1. Position the machine in such a way that it cannot move during use,
maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, assembly of accessories or spare parts,
as well as under storage.
2. DO NOT change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine.
The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
3. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer.
4. Maintain the machine and check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, broken parts and any other condition that may affect the machine’s
operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired before reuse.
5. Keep the engine, exhaust and muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon build up to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
6. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean the machine after
each use.
7. Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked, keep the working area clean
and free of debris to prevent tripping. Operate on a flat level ground.
8. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 23m (75 feet) away.
9. Before starting the auger, make sure that the area to be drilled is free of
all underground obstacles such as power cables, water and drainage pipes.
10. NEVER allow an accumulation of earth or drilled material to build up
on the earth auger drill bit, this will prevent proper discharge from the hole
and will make the auger heavy to handle.
11. NEVER attempt to unclog either the auger drill bit while the engine is
running. Immediately shut off the engine. Allow the auger drill bit to come
to a complete stop. Remove the clogged material. Inspect for damage and
check for any loose parts for repair or replacement.
1. Before starting make sure machine is clear of materials and all
non-essential persons.
2. Put the power switch to ON position. Move the choke lever to START
position.
3. Press the primer bulb 7/8 times. Holding the machine firmly pull the
recoil starter handle until machine starts.
4. When machine starts adjust the choke lever to the RUN position until
machine runs smoothly. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
5. Put the switch to ON position. Make sure the choke lever is in the RUN
position. Holding the machine firmly pull the recoil starter handle until
machine starts. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
6. Before stopping the machine allow the engine to cool down for a few
minutes, by allowing it to run without throttle. You MUST allow the auger
drill bit to come to a full stop before carrying out any maintenance on the
machine. Allow the machine to cool down with no throttle applied. Turn the
power switch OFF. If not already in RUN position move the choke to the
RUN position.
STARTING & STOPING PROCEDURE
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