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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd pARTS ExpLOSIONS
Shark Models
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SAFETY
OWNER’S RESpONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the auger is the
owner’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the auger according to directions and schedule
included in this Eskimo operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is familiar with all
controls and safety precautions.
SpECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to poten-
tial safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating
and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully
to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manu-
al that may help the operator in the operation or service of
the machine.
IMpORTANT SAFETY pRECAUTIONS
please read this section carefully. Operate the auger according
to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and
inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this auger must
read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
This symbol points out important safety instructions
which if not followed could endanger your personal
safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
• 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 auger powerhead between holes with the engine run-
ning.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling. If it does rotate
when engine is idling, contact Ardisam,Inc. for instructions.
• Always hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving
parts on engine and auger.
• Do not allow children to operate this power auger. Do not allow adults
to operate the auger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be re-
moved from spark plug before any repairs are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150º F (65º 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 ice auger becomes unturnable in a hole, turn engine off and al-
low to cool before attempting to remove it manually.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION INdICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIp-
MENT CAN BE hURT IF ThE SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS ThAT FOLLOW ThIS SIGNAL WORd ARE
NOT OBEYEd.
IMpORTANT
INdICATES hELpFUL INFORMATION FOR pROp-
ER ASSEMBLY, OpERATION, OR MAINTENANCE
OF YOUR EQUIpMENT.
WARNING
!
CALIFORNIA pROpOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE ExhAUST FROM ThIS pROdUCT CON-
TAINS ChEMICALS kNOWN TO ThE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTh dE-
FECTS, OR OThER REpROdUCTIvE hARM.
