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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To receive the greatest possible performance and satisfaction from
your Jiffy Power Ice Drill, and to reduce the risk of injury, it is
important that you read and understand the assembly, operating,
maintenance, and safety instructions before using your Jiffy Power
Ice Drill. Contact your Jiffy dealer or Feldmann Engineering if you do
not understand any of the instructions in this manual.
Your Jiffy Power Ice Drill is designed and manufactured to provide
safe and dependable operation, provided it is operated in
accordance with the following safety precautions.
Preventing accidents is the responsibility of every power equipment
operator. The safety precautions identified in this manual must be
fully understood and followed by every operator of this Jiffy Power
Ice Drill. Review the safety precautions frequently and never take
chances.
Take the time to become familiar with your Jiffy Power Ice Drill and
it’s components, then operate it in a safe manner. Study the
appropriate sections of this manual for the description of the controls
and function of your Jiffy Power Ice Drill. Teach the safety
precautions to all persons who use your Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
+ This symbol points out important safety instructions, which, if
not followed, could endanger your personal safety. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual and any other provided with
this equipment.
+ Avoid mishandling and abuse of your Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
Handle it with care, as any rough treatment can cause damage
to your Jiffy Power Ice Drill or it can cause a malfunction.
+ Do not re-open old holes with your Jiffy Power Ice Drill. Should
the engine stop while drilling, do not attempt to restart it while
the drill bit is in the hole.
+ Never attempt to adjust or repair your Jiffy Power Ice Drill while
the engine is running. Avoid possible injury from moving parts
by first stopping the engine.
+ Never modify your Jiffy Power Ice Drill in any way. Only Jiffy
ice drills and accessories supplied by Feldmann Engineering or
expressly approved by Feldmann Engineering for use with your
Jiffy Power Ice Drill are authorized for connection and use. The
use of non-Jiffy or unauthorized components may cause
damage or injury.
+ Check the tightness of screws, nuts, and bolts at regular
intervals and re-tighten if necessary.
+ Do not wear loose clothing while operating your Jiffy Power Ice
Drill and keep all clothes and parts of the body (hands, feet,
etc.) clear of the rotating ice drill assembly to avoid being drawn
into the boring drill.
+ By wearing cleated or spiked shoes, or ice creepers when using
your Jiffy Power Ice Drill, you will find it easier to control the
rotational torque as you drill holes in the ice.
+ Do not allow children to operate your Jiffy Power Ice Drill at any
time. Do not allow adults to operate your Jiffy Power Ice Drill
without proper operational instructions, including all safety
precautions.
+ Do not lend or rent your Jiffy Power Ice Drill without providing
the owner’s manual. Be sure that anyone who uses your Jiffy
Power Ice Drill understands the information contained in this
manual.
+ Give your complete and undivided attention to the proper
operation of your Jiffy Power Ice Drill. To operate it properly,
you must be in good physical condition and mental health and
not under the influence of any substance (alcohol, drugs, etc.)
which might impair vision, dexterity, or judgment.
+ Using your Jiffy Power Ice Drill may be strenuous. If you have any
condition that may be aggravated by strenuous activity,
check with your doctor before operating your Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
+ Do not operate it when you are fatigued. Tiredness may result in loss of
control of your Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
+ Do not carry your Jiffy Power Ice Drill or leave it unattended while the
engine is running.
+ Close the gas tank cap’s air vent when the engine is stopped. Drain the
gasoline from the tank before storing or transporting your Jiffy Power
Ice Drill.
+ When transporting your Jiffy Power Ice Drill in a vehicle, properly secure
it to prevent turnover, spillage and damage.
+ Gasoline is flammable and caution must be used when handling or
storing it.
+ Do not fill the fuel tank while your Jiffy Power Ice Drill is running, if the
engine is hot, or when your Jiffy Power Ice Drill is in an enclosed area.
+ Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.
PRE-USE PROCEDURE
Before using your Jiffy Power Ice Drill to drill holes in ice, follow this
procedure to prepare for proper and correct use.
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Carefully examine your Jiffy Power Ice Drill for hidden shipping
damage. If any external damage is observed to the Jiffy Power Ice
Drill, return it to the retailer that sold it to you for a replacement
Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
•
Find, read, and understand Jiffy and Tecumseh owners and
operators manuals. Contact your Jiffy dealer or Feldmann
Engineering if you do not understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
•
Assemble the components of your Jiffy Power Ice Drill as indicated
in the Assembly of Drill section of this manual. Leave the Jiffy
Blade Protector on the drill assembly and make certain it is
securely fastened.
•
Go outside and mix fuel as directed in the To Mix Oil and Gasoline,
Fuel Mix Chart section of this manual. Put some fuel into the tank,
but no more than a quarter of a tankful.
•
Re-read and follow the Starting Instructions section of this manual.
Letting the Jiffy Power Ice Drill rest in an upright position on the
Jiffy Blade Protector, carefully start it to verify the satisfactory
operation of the engine.
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After allowing the Jiffy Power Ice Drill’s engine to idle for a minute
or so, turn it off as indicated in the Stopping Instructions section of
this manual. Drain the remaining gasoline from the fuel tank back
into your pre-mix gas can. Re-start your Jiffy Power Ice Drill and
allow it to run until the fuel is gone. Close the vent on the gas tank,
and your Jiffy Power Ice Drill is now ready for transporting or
storage.
If the engine does not run satisfactorily, or if you feel it needs an
adjustment of some kind, contact your nearest authorized
Tecumseh warranty station for the proper repairs. Do not attempt
to adjust the engine operation yourself, only an authorized
Tecumseh service person may make adjustments to your Jiffy
Power Ice Drill’s engine without invalidating the engine warranty.
DO NOT RETURN your Jiffy Power Ice Drill TO THE RETAILER
THAT SOLD IT TO YOU. THEY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO
PROVIDE REPAIRS OR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT unless
they are an authorized Jiffy or Tecumseh warranty station. If you
have any questions concerning the authorization of a service
station, contact Tecumseh or Feldmann Engineering as indicated
in the Service & Repair Information section of this manual.
