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Operation
Never position the auger point by hand or with any tool
when the vehicle is running. Never position the auger point
by putting your hands on the auger or the drive unit.
Differences in diameter and length of auger when combined
with various heights of loader arms can allow the auger to
come into contact with skid-steer or operator when earth
auger is outside of cradle.
Before operating, check clearances between skid-steer and
auger, as well as operator and auger, across the full range
of loader arms’ operating heights.
WARNING
Keep earth auger in cradle when not drilling. To reduce the
risk of personal injury, never transport with the drive unit
out of the cradle or while the auger is rotating.
WARNING
Before you operate the earth auger, check over all pins,
bolts, and connections to be sure all are securely in place.
Make sure the earth auger is securely latched to the vehicle.
WARNING
DANGER
Contact local utility companies to make certain there are no buried gas lines,
electrical cables, etc., in the work area. Clear area of objects that could wrap
around the auger or might be thrown. Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or other
obstacles that could cause the vehicle to roll.
Layout and mark where you want to drill your holes.
Lower the auger point slowly to the ground with the auger not powered.
Skid-steer mounted earth augers should not come in contact with the cradle during
drilling maneuvers. Drill with the quick attach plate in the horizontal position.
With the auger point lowered to the ground and before engaging the auger, move
the vehicle slowly left, right, forward, or backward as needed until the auger
appears vertical to the ground.
Actuate the hydraulics to start the auger’s rotation in the clockwise direction and
increase the speed as required so dirt is conveyed from the hole.
The hydraulic actuation lever connected to the earth auger will have three
positions: clockwise rotation, stop (neutral), and counter-clockwise rotation. The
clockwise and counter-clockwise positions may be changed by switching the hose
connections.
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Personal protection
equipment including
hard hat, safety glasses,
safety shoes, and gloves
are recommended during
assembly, installation,
operation, maintenance,
service, removal, or
movement of the earth
auger. Do not allow long
hair, loose fitting
clothing, or jewelry to be
around moving and/or
rotating parts.
WARNING
This earth auger is
designed for one-man
operation from the
vehicle seat. It is the
responsibility of the
operator to see that no
one is within twenty-five
feet (25') of the earth
auger when it is started
or in use. Do not operate
the earth auger with
another person near or
in contact with any part
of the drive unit or auger.
Serious personal injury
or death may result if any
attempt is made to assist
drilling operation by
hand.
DANGER
Contact with underground gas lines or electrical cables may
result in serious injury or death from explosion or electrical
shock. Before operating, call 811 or the local number to
locate underground utilities. Do not dig near underground
utility lines.
DANGER
Safe operation of
equipment requires the
operator's full attention.
Avoid distractions such
as radio headphones,
cell phones, etc. while
operating.
WARNING
Do not allow riders on the
equipment at any time.
There is no safe place for
any riders.
DANGER
