OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0319 ISS 1
PETROL EARTH BORER
MODEL NO: ED160A
PART NO: 3400962
Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0319 ISS 1 PETROL EARTH BORER MODEL NO ED160A PART NO 3400962...
Page 2: ...The machine is designed for one man operation but some exertion may be necessary due to the forces involved the type of soil being worked and the uncertainty of what lies below the surface Care must...
Page 3: ...on 6 NEVER start the engine in confined spaces 7 NEVER use this machine for boring in landfill or soil known to contain rocks or debris PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert and use common sense when operating...
Page 4: ...tain machines Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the machines operation If damaged have the machine repaired before use Many ac...
Page 5: ...or Service clarkeinternational com SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols are to be found on the product Read instruction manual before use Wear eye protection Wear gloves Wear protective footwe...
Page 6: ...larke dealer immediately The carton contains the following components The motor drive assembly complete The handle complete with the throttle controls A wallet containing the items shown below These a...
Page 7: ...ift away the air filter housing in order to gain better access to the carburetor parts 2 Pass the throttle cable through the small bracket so as to locate the cable into the groove in the swivel block...
Page 8: ...s follows 20 Parts Petrol to 1 Part 2 Stroke MINERAL oil or 50 Parts Petrol to 1 Part 2 Stroke SYNTHETIC 2 Stroke oil Use regular unleaded petrol mixed with 2 Stroke oil Mix the fuel and oil in a sepa...
Page 9: ...s running smoothly ENGINE STARTING The control handle as shown comprises three components Safety Lever Throttle Lever Stop Start Switch The illustration shows all 3 controls in the STARTING position b...
Page 10: ...ottle lever The STOP START switch will automatically revert to its central position and the engine will idle THE CHOKE In cold conditions the choke may be used to aid starting Before attempting to sta...
Page 11: ...enly if it encounters any large roots or stones which could stop the machine suddenly and make you lose control If the auger gets stuck stop the engine and try twisting the auger in the reverse direct...
Page 12: ...ber several drops of 2 stroke oil 3 Crank the engine slowly using the starter pull rope in order to distribute oil around the cylinder and piston then replace the spark plug 4 Carefully clean all part...
Page 13: ...PROTECTION Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste All unwanted accessories and packaging should be sorted and taken to a recycling centre for disposal in a manner which is c...
Page 14: ...Mix 20 1 mineral or semi synthetic oil Spark Plug Champion RCJ6Y Starter type Recoil Clutch Auto centrifugal Output rpm 160 200 rpm Vibration 14 m s2 Uncertainty Factor K 0 10 m s2 Sound pressure LpA...
Page 15: ...15 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...
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