Full Product Manual

Operator’s Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
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WARNING
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
IF AUGER IS MOUNTED TO ENGINE, ALL SAFETY
GUARDS MUST BE SECURELY ON TO AVOID
SERIOUS INJURY.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED
JERK TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE
UNATTENDED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY AUGER FROM ONE LOCATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE
OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE
ENGINE FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE
FOLLOWING WAYS:
• DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID
• DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR
VAPORS INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR,
OR SPARK PLUG CHAMBER.
• DO NOT REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND ATTEMPT
TO START ENGINE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN
SPRAY OUT AND IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM
SPARK PLUG.
Powerhead Maintenance
1. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
2. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
3. If auger performance decreases, carefully inspect cutter
edge of blade for any signs of wear. If the blades show
any of these signs, they need to be replaced.
4. Always allow muer to cool before lling fuel tank.
5. When storing for over one month, use fuel stabilizer.
6. Do not ll fuel tank indoors or when engine is running or
is hot.
Engine Maintenance
Please read your engine manual, included with the unit, and
observe its recommendations to extend the life of your engine.
Your engine manual provides detailed information about your
engine and a maintenance schedule.
Transporting Your Earth Auger Powerhead
1. Never transport powerhead inside an enclosed space or
vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious
injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open
vehicle in an upright position.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove fuel in an
approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth.
4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel
tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from powerhead and earth
auger. Allow to dry prior to transport.
6. When transporting your powerhead, make sure you
position the unit according to the "This Side Up When
Not In Use decal" SEE FIGURE 2
THIS SIDE UP WHEN
NOT IN USE
FIGURE 2