Hand Held Post Hole Digger MODEL # 104306 Operation Manual ! This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information .....................................................4 Intended Use ..............................................................................4 Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4 General Safety ............................................................................5 Safety Decals ..............................................................................7 Auger Assembly .................................
Important Safety Information ! WARNING WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this post hole digger. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this post hole digger who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a post hole digger can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
Important Safety Information ! DANGER GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death. Read the Operation Manual before operation. • Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment. • Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the work area when operating this post hole digger.
Important Safety Information ! DANGER ALWAYS turn off the post hole digger if a rock or other obstacle is encountered during operation to prevent damage to the equipment or possible operator injury. ONLY PERFORM MAINTENANCE such as lubrication, adjustments and repairs with the engine turned off and the spark plug wire detached. Allow the engine to cool down before performing any adjustments or maintenance to this post hole digger.
Important Safety Information SAFETY DECALS Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
Auger Assembly Attach the auger. Attach the auger to the output shaft on the bottom of the post hole digger, lining up the holes in the auger with the output shaft and securing with 1/2 in. x 2 in. shear pin and cotter pin. Bend ends of the cotter pin to hold in place.
Components FUEL TANK MUFFLER TRIGGER SAFETY CONTROL BIT SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH CAUTION ! FIRE DANGER FUEL WITH COOL ENGINE ! 104898 POWER TRIGGER 2 CYCLE FUEL MIX: 25:1 1 GALLON GAS 2.5 FL. OZ. 2-CYCLE OIL IX MIX TH O RO U G 10 48 99 OI S L A G M Y HL SPARK PLUG WIRE 8” DIA.
Operation ! WARNING 99 RO U G Y HL CAUTION ! FIRE DANGER FUEL WITH COOL ENGINE ! 104898 MIX THO 10 48 IX 2 CYCLE FUEL MIX: 25:1 1 GALLON GAS 2.5 FL. OZ. 2-CYCLE OIL CHOKE LEVER IX MIX TH O RO U G 10 M 48 99 S OIL A 10 M G STOP THE AUGER BY PUSHING THE ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH FORWARDS If a rock or other obstacle is encountered that is too large for the auger to displace the post hole digger will begin to vibrate. Slowly withdraw the auger from the hole completely.
Maintenance ! WARNING ALWAYS PERFORM MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WITH THE ENGINE POWERED OFF, THE SPARK PLUG WIRE DETACHED, AND THE AUGER TIP RESTING ON THE GROUND Replace the cutting blade on the auger when it shows excessive wear or it is unusually difficult to drill holes. To remove the cutting blade from the auger, remove the two 1/2 in. hex cap screws. The cutting blade can be replaced with a new blade or it can sharpened with a file, then replaced.
Warranty & Specifications IMPORTANT NOTICE We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/ or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only. Warranty Repair and Service Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.
