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Warranty & Specifications 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/

or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for 

information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are 

for reference only.

Warranty Repair and Service

Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call 

our customer service department at 720-287-5182,  1-877-487-8275,  or 

visit www.dirtyhandtools.com for the location of the nearest service center.

Record the information below for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase

Specifications

SKU/Part No. 

104306

 Description 

Hand Held Post Hole Digger

 Engine 

52cc, 2-stroke

 Fuel 

25:1 Gasoline to 2-cycle engine oil

 Fuel Tank Capacity 

27 fluid ounces (0.8L)

 Auger Diameter 

8 inches diameter

 Maximum Engine Speed 

9500rpm

 Idle Engine Speed 

2700rpm

 Auger Speed 

110-280rpm

 Shear Bolt 

Replaceable, on driveshaft

 Augers 

4 in. auger, part # 104881

  

6 in. auger, part # 104882

 

8 in. auger, part # 104383 (original replacement)

 

10 in. auger, part #104884 

 Shipping Weight 

35 lbs

 Warranty 

2 Year Limited Warranty

1100 W 120th Ave., Suite 600

Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182

Dirty Hand Tools® is a brand of

For Service or Questions

Call 1-877-487-8275

720-287-5182

www.dirtyhandtools.com

Summary of Contents for 104306

Page 1: ...Digger This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death MODEL 104306 Operation Manual Part 104893 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...1100 W 120th Ave Suite 600 Westminster CO 80234 720 287 5182 For Service or Questions Call 1 877 487 8275 720 287 5182 www dirtyhandtools com Dirty Hand Tools is a brand of ...

Page 3: ...nts Important Safety Information 4 Intended Use 4 Personal Protective Equipment 4 General Safety 5 Safety Decals 7 Auger Assembly 8 Operation 10 Maintenance 11 Troubleshooting 11 Warranty Specifications Back Cover 3 ...

Page 4: ...ols com if you have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment INTENDED USE Do Not Use the post hole digger for any purpose other than digging post holes in soil Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT When operating this post hole digger it is essential that you wear safety gear including goggles or safety gla...

Page 5: ...gs or medication Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not completely alert to operate the post hole digger Always check with authorities for underground utilities before digging holes Serious injury or death could result from contact with gas or electric lines Make sure that the auger point and cutting edges are intact and in good working condition prior to use ONLY ONE PERS...

Page 6: ...detached Allow the engine to cool down before performing any adjustments or maintenance to this post hole digger AVOID THE MUFFLER and surrounding areas which become extremely hot when the post hole digger has been running for a short amount of time DO NOT OPERATE INDOORS or in confined areas lacking proper ventilation Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is an odorless colorless poisonou...

Page 7: ...ondition Replace missing or defaced decals Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1 877 487 8275 for replacement decals CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH MUFFLER 104897 CAUTION FIRE DANGER FUEL WITH COOL ENGINE 104898 CAUTION READ MANUAL POISON EXHAUST MOVING PARTS WEAR GOGGLES WEAR GLOVES WEAR BOOTS AVOID HOT PARTS 104894 ...

Page 8: ... output shaft on the bottom of the post hole digger lining up the holes in the auger with the output shaft and securing with 1 2 in x 2 in shear pin and cotter pin Bend ends of the cotter pin to hold in place Auger Assembly COTTER PIN SHEAR PIN ...

Page 9: ... 1 GALLON GAS MIX G A S OI L 1 0 4 8 9 9 2 CYCLE CAUTION FIRE DANGER FUEL WITH COOL ENGINE 104898 MUFFLER POWER TRIGGER RECOIL HANDLE CHOKE LEVER SPARK PLUG WIRE ENGINE ON OFF SWITCH FUEL FILL CAP FUEL TANK TRIGGER SAFETY CONTROL 8 DIA AUGER FUEL PRIMER BULB not shown AIR FILTER COVER ...

Page 10: ...speed as the auger goes deeper into the ground by depressing the power trigger further The type of soil will determine the proper auger speed A very hard or compacted soil may require operation at varying speeds to be the most efficient in digging 10 After the desired hole depth has been reached spin the auger at a high speed to clear the hole of soil Reduce the speed before withdrawing the auger ...

Page 11: ...bleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine will not start Add fuel to fuel tank Connect spark plug wire to spark plug Choke should be at start position for a cold start Engine On Off switch is OFF Engine runs rough floods during operation Clean or replace air cleaner Engine is hard to start Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Make sure the 2 cycle oil to gas mixture is correct Make sure spark plug wire...

Page 12: ...or future reference Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Specifications SKU Part No 104306 Description Hand Held Post Hole Digger Engine 52cc 2 stroke Fuel 25 1 Gasoline to 2 cycle engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 27 fluid ounces 0 8L Auger Diameter 8 inches diameter Maximum Engine Speed 9500rpm Idle Engine Speed 2700rpm Auger Speed 110 280rpm Shear Bolt Replaceable on driveshaft Aug...

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