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HANDLE BAR POSITIONS 

There are three different handle bar positions that the operator of the 1M5C earth drill 
can use. Each position has a specific purpose and each one plays a part in promoting  
convenience and versatility to the operator while at the job site. 

POSITION 1: 

This is the starting position. The 

1M5C should not be started unless the handle bars 
are in this position. This position locks the boring 
head and auger which helps stabilize the earth drill 
for starting. 
 
  This position is also used for maneuvering the ma-
chine with the auger attached. 

POSITION 3: 

This position is to be used for up 

close digging where a hole is required next to an 
object like a fence or a building. 
 
  This position is also used for storing when the 
auger is detached and transporting to and from a 
job site. 

POSITION 2: 

This is the digging position. Most dig-

ging operations will be done in this position, allow-
ing the operator to take advantage of the 1M5C’s 
design.

 

 

WARNING 

Do not start the engine with handle bar in 
this position. 

WARNING 

Do not start the engine with handle bar in 
this position. 
Be aware that walls may have underground 
footings or foundations. 

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Summary of Contents for 1M5C

Page 1: ...L DO NOT THROW AWAY MODEL 1M5C MECHANICAL ONE MAN EARTH DRILL Operator s Manual P O BOX 290 San Bernardino CA 92402 Phone 909 478 5700 Fax 909 478 5710 800 922 4680 E mail sales groundhoginc com www g...

Page 2: ...and on the earth drill you are not qualified to operate this earth drill This product contains and or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproducti...

Page 3: ...h drill or method be used to do the job 8 Do not leave holes open or unmarked 1 Maintain this earth drill according to recom mended procedures included in this manual 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire...

Page 4: ...ll bit on any type of earth drill will cause a counter rotation of the handle bars while drilling a hole The force exerted on the operator will vary according to the type of soil the diameter of the a...

Page 5: ...s position is also used for maneuvering the ma chine with the auger attached POSITION 3 This position is to be used for up close digging where a hole is required next to an object like a fence or a bu...

Page 6: ...have handle bars in POSITON 1 when start ing 2 After the engine has been allowed to warm up and everything is operating as it should shut the motor off and attach the auger using the auger attachment...

Page 7: ...ons as needed WHEN NOT IN USE Store the earth drill and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sources of combustion like water heaters electric motors switches furnaces etc Always shut off th...

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