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ITEM 63022
SAFETY
SETU
p
Op
ERA
TION
M
AINTENANCE
WARNING! The Bit should NOT turn at idle.
If it is turning at idle, immediately discontinue
using the Auger and contact a qualified
service technician to adjust the Auger.
6. Once the Engine is started,
press the Choke down slowly to open it.
Note:
Moving the Choke Lever too
fast could stall the engine.
7. If the Engine
does not
start,
press the Primer
one
more time.
Raise the Choke if it is pressed down,
and again attempt to start the Engine. See Figure D.
Throttle
Figure D
8. Stand with a solid stance on stable
ground. Brace yourself and maintain a
proper grip with both hands on the Frame
whenever the Engine is running.
9. Accelerate the Engine to full throttle just before
starting to drill by squeezing the Throttle.
Keep the Engine at full throttle the entire time
you are drilling, unless a problem arises.
10.
Do not drill at an angle
.
Keep the Bit vertical at all times.
11. Allow the Bit to drill for you. Exert only light
downward pressure. If you attempt to force
the Auger, damage to the Auger and Bit can result.
Be aware of the strong twisting forces
produced by the Auger during operation.
12. During drilling, periodically pull Auger up to remove
loosened earth. If loosened earth is allowed to
remain in the drilled hole, the Auger will screw
into the earth, become stuck, and twist violently.
NOTICE:
If Auger becomes stuck, dig bit out.
Do not rock auger to loosen bit. Bit will bend.
13. Release the Throttle as soon as the drilling
is completed, allowing the Engine to idle.
NOTICE:
Avoid running the Auger at
full throttle without a drilling load.
14. After running the Auger for an extended period of
time, allow the Engine to idle for several minutes to
dissipate the heat. This will prevent some Engine
parts (ignition system, piston rings, carburetor, etc.)
from being damaged by overheating.
15. Press the Power Switch to O to turn off the Engine.
16. Clean, then store the tool in a clean, dry,
safe location out of reach of children
and other unauthorized people.
NOTICE
See Long-Term Storage on page 15
for complete storage instructions.
