Full Product Manual

Operator’s Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
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OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
• This product is intended for use by two operators
only. Never attempt to use powerhead with only one
operator as serious injury may occur.
• Do not operate earth auger powerhead under the
inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate earth auger powerhead without
guards, covers, and hoods in place.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of earth auger blade at all times.
• The earth auger blade rotates when powerhead is
engaged; the earth auger blade rotates when the
throttle control lever is pulled up. Releasing the
throttle control lever to neutral stops the earth auger
blade.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or trac.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the earth auger and powerhead for any
damage, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the earth auger powerhead.
• If vegetation clogs the earth auger blade, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before
removing vegetation by hand.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
• Do not run engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to drill too deep at too fast of a rate.
• Never operate the earth auger powerhead without
good visibility or light.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage throttle control,
stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
make certain guards and shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut o the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing powerhead maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
• Always allow muer to cool before lling the fuel
tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a closed building where fumes may reach an
open ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for
important details if the powerhead is to be stored for
an extended period.
BURNS AND FIRES
The muer, muer guard and other parts of the engine become
extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These parts
remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
• Never remove the muer guard from the engine.
• Never touch the muer guard because it is extremely hot
and will cause severe burns.
• Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
• Always keep materials and debris away from muer guard
and other hot parts of the engine to avoid res.
Children and bystanders
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children and/or bystanders. Never assume that
others will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially
small children and pets. Keep children under the watchful
care of a responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine o if children enter the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down
for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
Auger Safety Rules
• Carry powerhead and auger by handle bars only, NOT by
auger.
• Keep all body extremities, loose clothing and foreign objects
clear of rotating auger.
• Be sure auger is securely attached to powerhead during use.
• Never carry auger between holes with the engine running.
• This auger is not designed to be utilized as an anchoring
device.
• Carefully inspect the area to be drilled and remove
all foreign objects. Do not drill above underground
water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not
operate the earth auger powerhead in soil with large
rocks and foreign objects which can damage the
equipment.