DO NOT THROW AWAY IMPORTANT MANUAL ModelONE ONE-MAN HAND-HELD EARTH DRILL Operator’s Manual P.O. box 290, Sn 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 operators 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 • 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. • 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.
INTRODUCTION It is your responsibility as the operator of this piece of equipment to know what specific requirements, precautions and work hazards may exist on each job. You must read and understand all of the information contained in this operator’s manual and inform any person who might be assisting you to also read this manual. NOTE: This machine is designed to drill holes in soil. It is not intended for any other purpose.
KEY POINTS OF THE ModelONE Front View HANDLEBAR THROTTLE OUTPUT SHAFT GEARBOX Top View STARTER ROPE THROTTLE STOP SWITCH LEFT HAND SIDE PAGE 4 FUEL CAP RIGHT HAND SIDE ModelONE
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 it 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 Never connect or disconnect the auger while the engine is running. ! WARNING The earth drill shall be stored in a manner that prevents it from falling, rolling, or tipping over. WHEN NOT IN USE • Do not lay the power unit on its side with auger bit attached. • Detach auger bit when not in use. • Store the earth drill and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sources of combustion like water heaters, electric motors, switches, furnaces, etc.
