Polar Fire PFPM-5210, Assembly Instructions And Parts Diagrams

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WARNING
WARNING SIGNIFIES A DANGER WHERE
YOU COULD BE SEROIUSLY INJURIED
OR HAVE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD
RESULT IN DEATH, IF NOT AVOIDED.
CAUTION
CAUTION SIGNALS YOU CAN BE HURT OR THE
EQUIPMENT SERIOUSLY DAMAGED, IF THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS
SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT MEANS
“READ THIS”!
HELPFUL
INFORMATION FOR CORRECT OPERATION,
ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
EQUIPMENT IS LISTED HERE.
CALIF WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 STATES ENGINE
EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this equipment.
TAKE NOTE OF ALL WARNING LABELS
ATTACHED TO AUGER UNIT. IT IS
IMPORTANT TO READ ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND LOCATE ALL
WARNING LABELS BEFORE
OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
SAFETY
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the owner’s responsibility for accurate assembly and
safe, effective use of the auger.
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Read and follow all safety instructions.
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Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
Maintain the auger according to directions and
schedule included in this operator’ s manual.
Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is familiar with
all controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Throughout your manual you will find special messages to
help bring potential safety concerns to your attention.
Please read the entire manual carefully to help avoid
injury and machine damage. Your manual is meant to be
a helpful tool in preventing machine damage and personal
injury. It also provides helpful operating tips and service
information.
NOTE: Throughout the Manual, you will find general
information that may help you in the operation and service
of the powerhead
VITAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the auger
according to the safety instructions and recommendations
outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who
uses this auger must read the instructions and be familiar
with the controls.
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• The ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution when drilling a
hole or replacing the blades. Put blade guard on after each use.
• Do not carry the auger powerhead between holes with the engine run-
ning.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any
moving parts on engine and auger.
• Do not allow children to operate this power auger. Do not allow
adults to operate the auger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be
removed from spark plug before any repairs are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150º F (65º
C). Avoid these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• If the ice auger becomes unturnable in a hole, turn engine off and
allow to cool before attempting to remove it manually.
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