Use and Care Manual

Maintenance, Transporting & Storage of Earth Auger

1. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance. Secure spark plug boot away from engine and frame to

prevent arcing.

2. Maintain Earth Auger with care. Inspect unit periodically. If unit is not working properly or damaged, have it repaired by

a qualified service center.

3. Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting, and any other condition that

may affect its operation.

4. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center.

5. Use only genuine Powermate

replacement parts and accessories. Use of any non-Powermate

parts or accessories

could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty.

6. Do not remove or modify any parts. Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Earth Auger and will

void the warranty.

7. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

8. Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank into an approved container before storing or transporting in vehicle. Use

up remaining fuel in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.

9. When not in use, store unit indoors in a dry location. Store Earth Auger above the reach of children or in a locked area

out of the reach of children.

10. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment to minimize the possibility of condensation which could

lead to unsatisfactory product performance.

11. When preparing the Earth Auger for storage or when Earth Auger will not be used for 30 days or more:

a. Inspect and clean the Earth Auger thoroughly.

b. Lightly oil all external metal surfaces.

c. Remove the spark plug, place a few drops of 2-cycle engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the recoil

starter several times to distribute the oil. Replace the spark plug.

d. Inspect and clean air filter as required.

NOTE: To prevent fuel gum deposits in the carburetor and fuel system, it is acceptable to use fuel stabilizer. Follow the stabilizer

manufacturer’s instructions. Run the engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.

WARNING

Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or

switches, furnaces, etc.

Important Safety Information (Continued)

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