Nakayama 038078, Quick Start Manual

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Safety warnings regarding earth augers
WHEN MIXING GASOLINE WITH TWO CYCLE ENGINE OIL, USE ONLY GASOLINE WHICH CONTAINS NO ETHANOL OR METHANOL(TYPES OF ALCOHOL). THIS
WILL HELP TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE FUEL LINES AND OTHER ENGINE PARTS.
DO NOT MIX GASOLINE AND OIL DIRECTLY IN THE ENGINE FUEL TANK.
WARNING! DANGER!
1. When preparing fuel mixture, mix only the amount needed for the job you are to do.
Do not use fuel that has been stored longer than two months .Fuel mixture stored longer than this will cause hard starting and poor performance. If fuel mix
has been stored longer than this time, it should be removed and filled with fresh mixture.
2. Never fill the fuel tank to the very top.
3. Never add fuel to the tank in a closed non-ventilated area.
4. Do not add fuel to this unit close to an open fire or sparks.
5. Be sure to wipe off spilled fuel before attempting to start engine
6. Do not attempt to refuel a hot engine.
Check points before operation
1. Check for loose bolts, nuts and fittings.
2. Check the air cleaner for dirt. Clean the air filter of all dirt, etc. before operation.
3. Check to be sure that protector is securely in place.
4. Check to be sure that fuel is not leak.
Warning: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Fuel Handling
WARNING: Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the
fuel or the earth auger.
• To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
• Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
• Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
• Select bare ground,stop engine, and allow to cool before refuelling.
• Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
• Tighten fuel cap securely after refuelling. Unit vibration can cause an improperly tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel.
• Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 10 feet (3 m) away from refuelling site before starting engine.
• Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the earth auger.
• Store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
• Never place the earth auger in a combustible area such as dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.
• Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapours cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Never take the cap off the tank when the engine is running.
• Never use fuel for cleaning operations.
• Take care not to get fuel on your clothing. If you get fuel on your clothing substitute them immediately.
Operation and Safety
WARNING: Always hold the earth auger with both hands when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the earth auger handles.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the earth auger when the engine is running.
• Always carry the earth auger with the engine stopped the bit to the rear, and the muffler away from your body. When transporting in a vehicle, properly
secure your earth auger to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the earth auger.
• Do not operate a earth auger with one hand! Serious injury to the operator helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. An earth auger is intended for two-handed use.
• Before you start the engine, make sure the earth auger is not contacting any object.
• Shut off the engine before setting down the earth auger. Do not leave the engine running unattended.
• Only use the earth auger in well-ventilated places, do not operate the earth auger in explosive or flammable atmospheres or in closed environments,Beware
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not operate earth auger from a ladder. Always cut from a firm-footed and safe position.
• Do not work near electric cables.
WARNING – Contact with electrical cables or wires can cause serious injury or death as a result of electrical shock. This unit is not insulated.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
• When the earth auger is running, grip the left handle firmly with your left hand and the right handle with your right hand.
• Never raise the earth auger above shoulder height.
WARNING – Striking a hard object in the earth with the turning auger and the resulting slowing or stopping of the auger creates reactive forces. The transfer of
rotational (reactive) forces can cause the auger power head and handles to rotate suddenly in a counterclockwise direction and can result in loss of control or
cause the handle frame to hit the operator or throw him to the ground, resulting in serious injury
Precautions to Reduce Vibration Risk
• Wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
• Keep the bit sharp and the earth auger, well maintained. A dull bit will increase cutting time, will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands.
• Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures, take frequent breaks. All the above mentioned precau -
tions do not guarantee that you will not sustain white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely
the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.