DO NOT THROW AWAY IMPORTANT MANUAL MODEL 1M5C MECHANICAL ONE-MAN EARTH DRILL Operator’s Manual P.O.BOX 290 • San Bernardino, CA. 92402 Phone (909) 478-5700 • Fax (909) 478-5710 • (800) 922-4680 E-mail: sales@groundhoginc.com • www.groundhoginc.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol means DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. Personal injury and/or property damage may occur unless instructions are followed carefully. WARNING ~ THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! This tool can cause serious injury to the operator and bystanders. The warning and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using and storing this earth drill.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont’d... OPERATOR SAFETY DIGGING SAFETY 1. Always wear the proper clothing and protective gear for the job. Eye and ear protection, hard hat, boots, gloves and dust masks are some of the items that may be required. 2. Keep hair, fingers, and all other body parts away from openings and moving parts. Always wear, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. 3.
INTRODUCTION It is your responsibility as the operator of this piece of equipment to know what specific requirements, precautions and work hazards exist. You must read, understand and follow all of the information contained in this operator’s manual and inform any person who might be assisting you. The 1M5C one-man earth drill is a unique tool.
HANDLE BAR POSITIONS There are three different handle bar positions that the operator of the 1M5C earth drill can use. Each position has a specific purpose and each one plays a part in promoting convenience and versatility to the operator while at the job site. POSITION 1: This is the starting position. The 1M5C should not be started unless the handle bars are in this position. This position locks the boring head and auger which helps stabilize the earth drill for starting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Determine that the earth drill is in its original, factory configuration and has not been modified or damaged and is not missing parts in any way. If there are any questions about possible modifications made to the earth drill, do not use until the modifications have been corrected using only genuine replacement parts as recommended by Ground Hog or the engine manufacturer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont’d... WARNING WARNING Never connect or disconnect the auger or auger extensions while the engine is running. The earth drill shall be stored in a manner that prevents it from falling, rolling or tipping over. DRILLING WITH EXTENSIONS WHEN NOT IN USE It is not recommended to dig with extensions longer than three feet long. • 1. Following the directions listed under “DRILLING”, dig to the full depth of the auger without using an extension. 2. Stop the engine.
