INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE EARTH AUGERS
1.0 SAFETY RULES
1.1 Introduction
The machines and equipment are under constant development and we reserve the right to modify the respective technical
data, weights; construction and illustrations contained in this manual are purely indicative and not legally binding.
The earth-auger you have purchased has been designed particularly to prepare the ground for piling, reforestation, or to
plant trees, and it can be used also in hilly or mountain areas, even in steep slopes. These earth-augers are useful in farms,
forestry firms, garden centers and in yards. The gears are completely made in steel, hardened and tempered.
With the earth-augers you will be able to work in safety and without wasting time. However, just as other similar
machines, it will have to be continually under your control and therefore it must be used and handled in an expert way
but also with “respect”, that is with great care and attention. In this way you will have a faithful and useful “workmate”.
1.2 Appropriate use
The earth-auger you have purchased must be exclusively used for drilling grounds that will be used for piling,
reforestation, trees planting etc.
1.3 General instructions
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Read and understand this manual before operating the unit. Follow all warnings and safety instructions. Save this
manual for future reference.
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The earth-auger you have purchased must be exclusively used for drilling grounds that will be used for piling,
reforestation, trees planting, etc.
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It must only be used by adults, properly instructed by your seller or qualified responsible.
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Operators are responsible, against things or third parties in the action range of the machine.
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Make sure there are no people, animals or objects in the action range of the earth auger.
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While working, make sure you are always in good physical conditions, rested, not under the effect of alcohol, drugs
or medicines.
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Only work in conditions of good visibility and natural light.
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Always be equipped with proper working clothes and adequate means of protection: tight overalls adherent to the
body so as to avoid catching on the rotating parts of the machine, protective strong non-skid shoes, protective gloves
and helmet, etc.
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Always wear protective cowlings or ear plugs.
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Never use parts which are different from the original ones supplied by the manufacturer; use only original elements.
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Broken or worn out drilling parts or tools, deformed or presenting dents or cracks are never to be used.
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Do not start or run the unit in close rooms. Fuel must be mixed and handled in the open, with stopped engine, away
from any heat source, flames or sparks. Smoking is forbidden during this operation.
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Any service, repair and components replacing operation must be carried out with stopped engine and cutters.
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All safety devices of the machine as well as the protection equipment have to be kept operative during the whole
functioning period of the unit.
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Pay attention to vibration effects. Work must be interrupted often, with short rest intervals.
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While working, grip firmly the earth-auger with both hands and make sure you are in safe and firm position.
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Pay careful attention to finding the most stable and balanced work position in order to handle the machine with the
greatest assurance.
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To avoid serious damage and injury, be extra careful to avoid getting caught up in the rotary movement of this
earth auger used for drilling holes in the ground.
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