OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
1. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. Never
use inside a home or garage, even if doors and windows are open.
2. Do not lock trigger on. Always use with both hands on handles.
3. Buried utility lines may be unmarked; contact utility companies before drilling. Strikir utility
lines may cause severe personal injury or death.
4. To prevent severe personal injury or dismemberment from rotating bit: Stand on flat, level,
solid surface and brace against torque during use. Keep hands and feet away from auger bit
and hole when engine is running.
5. Disconnect and insulate spark plug wire before maintenance and/or changing bits.
6. Never disable safety switches or components.
7. Do not carry between holes with engine running.
8. Carry by handle only; not by bit.
9. Gasoline fumes are explosive. Never smoke or refill with engine running.
10. Keep bystanders away during use.
11. Keep children away from the equipment, especially while it is operating.
12. IMPORTANT! Your Warranty is voided if:
a. You do not operate the Auger Drill with the proper 30:1 fuel mix in its fuel
tank. Do not run the Engine with an improper fuel mix, low or no fuel mix. Running the
engine with an improper fuel mix, low or no fuel mix, will permanently damage the unit.
b. You do not operate the Auger Drill with the proper amount of SAE 80-90
gear oil in its Gearbox. Do not run the Auger Drill with low or no gear oil. Running the
Auger Drill with low or no gear oil will permanently damage the unit.
13. Do not leave the equipment unattended when it is running. Turn off the equipment (and
remove safety keys, if available) before leaving the work area.
14. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy duty work gloves, and steel-toed heavy-duty
work boots during setup and use.
15. Maintain a firm grip on the Auger Drill with both hands and be aware of the strong start-up
torque of the tool.
16. Keep your thumb near the Kill Switch in the event the Auger Drill must be turned off
immediately.
17. Do not use the Auger Drill if the Auger is dull, bent, or damaged.
18. Drill with the Engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the Speed Control Lever to
maintain a steady drilling speed.
19. Keep the Auger clean and undamaged.
20. Keep all guards and safety devices in proper working order and properly adjusted.
21. Before starting the Engine, make sure the Auger is not contacting any object.
22. When shutting off the Engine, make sure the Auger has stopped before setting the tool
down.
23. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic
fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or
pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary when near the engine's magneto or recoil starter.
Engine should be off during distributor adjustment.
24. Use only accessories that are commended by Harbor Freight Tools for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when
used on another piece of equipment.
25. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Gasoline-powered engines may ignite the dust or fumes.
26. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this piece of
equipment. Do not use this piece of equipment while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
27. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control
of the equipment in unexpected situations.
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