Maruyama MAG500, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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3. Avoid using the Earth Auger near rocks, gravel, stones and similar material that would cause
harmful missiles.
4. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a15m radius from the operator and Earth Auger.
5. If you are approached while operating the Earth Auger, stop the engine and drill rotation.
6. Use the Earth Auger only in daylight or good artificial light.
7. Do not put hands or feet near or under any rotating parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the rotating drill and hot surfaces such as the muffler.
8. Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. Place your feet slightly apart
(slightly further apart than the width of your shoulders) so that your weight is distributed evenly
across both legs, and always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working.
9. Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform drillilng work, and never raise the
speed of the engine above the level necessary.
10. Keep a firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
11. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the Earth Auger for any job that is not
recommended by MARUYAMA.
Symbol explanation
Indicates Danger, Warning, Caution.
Read and understand this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual.
・ Wear head protection, where there is a risk of falling objects.
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Wear eye protection, while operating the Earth Auger.
・ Wear ear protection, while operating the Earth Auger.
Fire Danger: Gasoline is flammable. Never pour fuel to Earth Auger fuel tank with
the running or hot engine. Do not smoke or place any sources of heat in the vicinity of fuel.
Breathing exhaust fumes cause death. Never start or run the engine inside a close room or
building.
Hot Surface Warning: Contact nay cause burns. During use and some time after stopping the
engine, the engine and the gearcase are very hot. Do not touch the hot surface of the unit
such as cylinder, muffler and gearcase.
Guaranteed sound power level 112dB(A)