WARNING ONE PERSON POWER AUGER
Any piece of equipment can be dangerous if not operated properly.
YOU
are responsible for the safe operation of this equipment.
The operator must carefully read and follow any warnings, safety signs and instructions provided with or located on the equipment.
Do not remove, defeat, deface or render inoperable any of the safety devices or warnings on this equipment. If any safety devices or
warnings have been removed, defeated, defaced or rendered inoperable,
DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT!!!
WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining this equipment can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize your exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, operate and service your equipment in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your equipment. For more information go to
Warning metal conducts electricity. Do Not use this Auger where it may come into contact with underground power lines or
other electric circuts. Failure to comply to this warning will result in serious personal injury or death.
Smart digging means calling 811 before each job. Whether you are a homeowner or a professional excavator, one call to 811
gets your underground utility lines marked for FREE
Always wear Foot, Hand, Hearing and Eye Protection whenever operating this equipment.
The AGR1300H is designed to run safely and efficiently with certain ground conditions. Ideally, run your auger in damp or moist soil.
The AGR1300H can also run efficiently in dry or sandy soil. NEVER operate the auger during a thunderstorm, snowstorm, or if the
ground is frozen. Operating the auger in frozen soil can damage the flights and/or bit.
A - Drill in reverse motion (counter-
clockwise)
B - Drill in forward motion
(clockwise)
C - Drive in reverse motion
D - Drive in forward motion
To drive your BILLY GOAT® Auger safely to
desired work location, familiarize yourself with the
operator controls shown above. Always drive with the
transport lock handle down in the locked position
(See Figure B in the “Drilling a Hole” section). The
transport lock handle locks the operator’s handles into
a manageable driving position. Engage both parking
brakes to ensure the unit does not tip or slide while
transporting in the trailer.
Figure F
STARTING THE ENGINE
Never start the engine inside a building or other enclosed space.
Always check the engine oil level and fill when necessary before starting!
To start the engine on your BILLY GOAT® Auger:
1. From the operator’s position, push the throttle lever completely forward to the “RUN” position.
2. Walk around to the front of the machine where the engine is located. Locate the engine’s choke lever. Pull out the choke lever.
3. Pull the recoil handle to start the engine.
4. With the engine running, push the choke lever back into place.
5. Adjust the throttle lever to dictate the desired ground speed.
Note
: in colder temperatures, there may be too much load on the engine to start it quickly. Locate the belt-drive disengage
chain on the left side of the machine (see decal P/N 540504 on the Instruction Labels page). Pull and lock the chain to
disengage the belt drive. Start the engine, then re-engage the chain after a few minutes.
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