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Press the engine switch to the stop "O" position. Wait until the engine stops.
5) Operating the earth auger
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Grip the earth drill firmly with both hands and keep all parts of the body away from the auger bit and
muffler.
Hold the earth auger in front of you with the right hand firmly gripping on the throttle handle and
your left hand firmly gripping the other.
Always keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
The earth auger should be held at a comfortable position with the handle height no higher than
waist level.
The throttle trigger helps control the speed of the auger to suit various ground conditions.
Keep a comfortable distance between yourself and the drill without overreaching.
Always pay full attention to your operation. Serious injuries may result if contact is made with the
rotating auger.
WARNING! Never use the drill with the handles above waist level. Drilling with the units
handles above waist level restricts control and can cause serious chest injuries if a hard object is
struck.
MAINTENANCE
Warning !Before performing any work on the equipment, pull the power plug.
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Do not submerge earth auger in any liquids.
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Do not use products that contain ammonia, chlorine, or abrasives.
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Do not use chlorinated cleaning solvents, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene, or gasoline.
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Keep earth auger body clean. Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture and
wipe the earth auger body to clean.
1) Engine
Clean the cylinder fins with compressed air or a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating of engine may
occur due to impurities on the cylinder.
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