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MODEL 82G™
4-Cycle Gasoline Powered Earth Auger
OPERATING MANUAL/PARTS GUIDE
Thank You for purchasing a Badger Earth Auger. When properly
maintained and serviced, we are confident your auger will provide
you with many years of trustworthy performance. This manual
contains operating and safety instructions for the Badger Gasoline
Earth Auger. To receive the greatest possible performance and
satisfaction from your Badger Auger, and to reduce the risk of injury,
it is important that you read and understand the assembly, operating,
maintenance, and safety instructions before using your auger.
Contact Feldmann Engineering if you do not understand any of the
instructions in this manual.
As with any power tool, safety precautions must be observed with
the Badger Earth Auger to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause serious injury and/or damage
to your Badger Auger.
INDEX
PAGE
General Information ……………………..
1
Warranty…………………………………..
1
Important Safety Precautions …………….
2
Pre-Use Procedure ……………………...
2
Assembly of Auger………………………….
3
Oil & Fuel Recommendations……………
3
Fueling……………………………………..
3
Check Before Starting Your Drill………..
3
Starting Instructions………………………
4
Operating/Stopping Instructions…………
4
Maintenance and Adjustments………….
4
Service & Repair Information……………
5
Diagram of Main Parts, Parts List………
6
MANUFACTURER’S One Year Limited Warranty
(30 days for Commercial and/or Rental Use)
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE – DO NOT RETURN
YOUR AUGER
TO THE RETAILER YOU
PURCHASED IT FROM. CALL THE BADGER®
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AT 920-467-6167,
MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
CST, FOR A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Feldmann Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Inc. warrants the
Badger Earth Auger to be made of first quality materials and
workmanship and will, at its option, repair or replace any auger part
thereof found to be defective in such materials and workmanship if
returned to the factory, prepaid within one year from the date of
purchase by the original purchaser.
To obtain warranty service or
replacement instructions, you must have prior approval before
shipping package. Call our customer service department at 920-
467-6167 Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a
return authorization number.
Inbound and outbound transportation
charges are paid by the purchaser. Feldmann Engineering assumes
no responsibility for damage caused by misuse, careless handling, or
where repairs were made or attempted by an unauthorized person.
For replacement parts, call 920-467-6167, Monday – Friday from
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST.
This Badger Earth Auger uses a gasoline-fueled 4-stroke
engine:
OIL MUST BE ADDED to engine before auger is used for the
first time and must be checked regularly after that (see page 3).
Your Badger Earth Auger must be transported, stored or placed
on the ground with engine spark-plug facing upward,
carburetor facing upward or with powerhead in upright
(operating) position. Failure to do so may result in oil leakage,
excessive exhaust smoke or engine damage.
Manufactured by:
FELDMANN ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
520 Forest Avenue Sheboygan Falls WI 53085-2513
Phone: 920-467-6167 Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST
FAX: 920-467-6169
E-mail: [email protected] website: www.badgerearthaugers.com
Other products: Turf Vent™ Lawn Aeration Equipment, Jiffy® Ice Drills
Form 4390 (5-16)
Model #___________________
Purchased at________________
Date Purchased_____________
Serial #____________________
Auger Size_________________
