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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 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 its
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.
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.
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.
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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
and will void the warranty.
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.
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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.
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Do not operate your Jiffy Power Ice Drill when you are tired. Fatigue
may result in loss of control.
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Do not carry your Jiffy Power Ice Drill or leave it unattended while the
engine is running.
Only run your Jiffy PRO4 Ice Drill in well-ventilated areas.
Jiffy PRO4 Ice Drill must be transported, stored or placed on the
ice with spark plug facing upward or with power head in upright
(operating) position. Failure to do so may result in oil leakage,
excessive exhaust smoke or engine damage. Always allow
engine to cool before storing.
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When transporting your Jiffy Power Ice Drill in a vehicle, properly
secure it to prevent turnover, which may cause oil leakage or engine
damage.
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Propane is flammable. Caution must be used when handling or storing
your Jiffy Ice Drill’s propane tank.
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Never store your Jiffy PRO4 Ice Drill with propane tank attached.
Always attach, remove or change your engine’s propane tank in a
well-ventilated area.
Never store propane tanks where vapor may reach open spark or
flame.
Only use your Jiffy PRO4 Ice Drill for its intended purpose.
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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Find, read, and understand the Jiffy operating/parts manual.
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Assemble the components of your Jiffy Power Ice Drill as indicated
in the Assembly of Drill section of this manual.
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Re-read and follow the Starting Instructions section of this manual.
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If the engine does not run satisfactorily, or if you feel it needs an
adjustment of some kind, go to www.jiffyonice.com to locate your
local Jiffy Service Center. Do not attempt to adjust the engine
operation yourself. Only an authorized service person may make
adjustments to your Jiffy® engine without invalidating the unit
warranty.
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DO NOT RETURN your Jiffy Power Ice Drill TO THE RETAILER
THAT SOLD IT TO YOU. THEY MAY NOT BE AUTHORIZED TO
PROVIDE REPAIRS OR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT.
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF DRILL AND POWERHEAD
Jiffy E-Z Connect™ Collar
Connect drill assembly to powerhead by sliding E-Z Connect™ Collar down
and pulling clevis pin out. Then slide drill assembly onto output shaft.
Reinsert clevis pin through drill assembly and output shaft, then slide E-Z
Connect™ Collar up over clevis pin and twist collar slightly to lock pin in
place.
Note: Do not remove clevis pin from collar tether.
