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Operator's Manual
Propane Powered Ice Auger
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
• Use the correct personal protection equipment. The
HC40/P1 Ice Auger produces noise that can be harmful
to hearing. Use hearing protection when operating.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine and auger.
• The ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution when
drilling a hole or replacing the blades. Put blade guard on
after each use.
• Do not carry the unit between holes with the engine
running.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling.
If it does rotate when engine is idling, contact an Eskimo-
authorized service center for instructions.
• Do not allow children to operate this unit! Do not allow
adults to operate the unit without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Inspect the ice auger before each use. Keep all screws,
nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire
must be removed from spark plug before any repairs are
attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed
150
º
F (65
º
C). Avoid these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
• If the auger will not turn in a hole, turn engine off and
allow to cool before attempting to remove it manually.
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PREVENTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
• Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon
monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
• Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be
pulled into a building.
• Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area
where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily
taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas
that are covered by snow drifts.)
• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed
area. (Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on
one or more sides, inside shelters, garages or basements.)
• Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler
pointed in the direction away from the operator.
• Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People
should always be many feet away from the operation of
the engine and its attachments.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine. Stay away from rotating parts. Place
protective covers over rotating parts.
• Do not use engine around dry brush, cloth rags, or other
flammable materials.
• Always keep materials and debris clear of muffler guard
and other hot engine parts.
• Never operate the engine without the muffler guard in place.
• Always make sure the exhaust pipe is free of foreign objects.
• The engine exhaust becomes very hot during operation.
Keep engine at least three feet away from buildings and
other equipment during operation.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt or
jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do not wear open
shoes, and never operate the machine with bare feet.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught
in moving parts. Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any moving parts on engine and
machine.
WARNING
•
ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN
ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS.
CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN
IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE
EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE
CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH,
IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS
AND CONFUSION.
•
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE
SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
•
START AND RUN ENGINE OUTDOORS. DO NOT
START OR RUN ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA,
EVEN IF DOORS OR WINDOWS ARE OPEN.
IMPORTANT
USING YOUR POWERHEAD AND/OR AUGER TO
POWER OR OTHERWISE UTILIZE ANY PRODUCT
OR DEVICE MANUFACTURED BY ANY ENTITY OR
INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN ARDISAM, INC. WILL
VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS FOR LIABILITY AGAINST ARDISAM, INC.