IMPORTANT MANUAL
DO NOT THROW AWAY
MODEL HD99
HYDRAULIC 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:
[email protected]
• www.groundhoginc.com
Page 1: ...L DO NOT THROW AWAY MODEL HD99 HYDRAULIC 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 gr...
Page 2: ...ects or other reproductive harm This statement is made in compliance to California Proposition 65 This symbol means DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Personal injury and or property damage may occur unless in...
Page 3: ...recom mended procedures included in this manual 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire before per forming maintenance See engine manual 3 Stop engine before removing fuel cap 4 Use only genuine replacement...
Page 4: ...drill 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 th...
Page 5: ...ition Normal Digging Handlebar Position Handlebar Control Lever Forward Reverse Latch Lever Latch Lever Pivot Plate Lock Swivel Lock OR Stop Switch Swivel Lock Latch Lever Latch Lever Control Lever Re...
Page 6: ...handlebar to transporting position WARNING Comply with local state and highway regulations when towing Read and follow all instructions in this manual Check that ball is completely inserted into coupl...
Page 7: ...TOWBAR TO THE HD99 cont d Lower the earth drill until towbar attachment stem rests in between the towbar attach ment plates STEP 3 Towbar Axle tow tabs Insert the hitch pin all the way through the ho...
Page 8: ...ge coupler or its components Key points of the hitch coupler Handle Open Position Handle Locked Position Coupler Ball Socket Hitch Locknut Tension Spring Underjaw Coupler Operating Instructions Adjust...
Page 9: ...HE HD99 1 Start the engine following the procedures outlined in the engine manual supplied with the earth drill 2 Before attaching the auger always start the earthdrill at the job site and allow it to...
Page 10: ...rs switches furnaces etc Always shut off the fuel valve and engine before storing or transporting Always shut off the stop switches when not in use Keep children bystanders and animals clear of earth...
Page 11: ...lling Ensure the fuel cap is properly secured after refuelling Carry out visual inspection for fuel leaks and repair before operation Keep flammables away from the engine Do not smoke while operating...
Page 12: ...return the choke lever to the open position Set the auger over the position of the hole to be drilled While firmly holding the machine slowly depress the control lever to commence drilling Do not star...
