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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

POST HOLE DIGGER

RPHD43

Summary of Contents for RPHD43O

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL POST HOLE DIGGER RPHD43...

Page 2: ...Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling operating and maintaining this product Subject to technical modification...

Page 3: ...2 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 18 7 8 19 14 22 24 25 10 Primer bulb 11 Airbox 12 Airbox lock knob 13 Safety device control box 14 Safety bar 15 Choke lever 16 Idle speed screw 17 Spark plug cap 18 Left hand g...

Page 4: ...ner supplied Secure as shown Align the engine drive shaft into the seat on the auger bit Secure using the gudgeon pin and cotter pin supplied Your post hole digger is supplied with a 300mm extension s...

Page 5: ...eps 1 2 3 Pull untill engine attempts to start Max 6 pulls Move choke lever to RUN position Pull to start Max 2 pulls then full throttle run for 5 20 seconds Hold STOP for 2 seconds to stop Attach the...

Page 6: ...e frame near the safety bar to rest against your left thigh Always firmly grip the handles with two hands when operating the unit DO NOT operate with either one or two handles above waist level The sa...

Page 7: ...igure 14 GEARBOX LUBRICATION SPARK PLUG Figure 15 AIR FILTER Figure 16 Figure 17 SPARK ARRESTOR Figure 18 5 Pressure release screw Spark plug Airbox lock knob Foam filter element Air filter retainer S...

Page 8: ...s or medication Do not operate in poor lighting Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Keep all parts of your body away f...

Page 9: ...gine Stop the engine and allow to cool before refuelling or storing the tool Stop the engine and allow to cool empty the fuel tank and secure the tool from moving before transporting in a vehicle SPEC...

Page 10: ...ately SYMBOLS IMPORTANT Some of the following symbols may be used in this manual Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool bet...

Page 11: ...uation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and know...

Page 12: ...s the air filter which helps to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn into the engine during operation CHOKE LEVER The choke lever is used when starting the engine DRIVE SHAFT The drive shaft is con...

Page 13: ...re that all items listed in the packing list are included Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have care...

Page 14: ...must only be used to drill ground Do not lock the digger onto xed supports Do not use the tool for other applications other than what is intended by the manufacturer OPERATION WARNING Do not allow fam...

Page 15: ...il intended for use in mopeds motorcycles etc Use synthetic 2 stroke oil only Do not use automotive oil or 2 stroke outboard oil 13 Mix 2 synthetic 2 stroke oil into the petrol This is a 50 1 ratio Mi...

Page 16: ...res pops but does not continue to run move the choke lever to the RUN position and continue to start the engine Max 2 pulls 7 If the engine starts and runs pull the throttle trigger to release it from...

Page 17: ...level Operating with the handles above waist level restricts control and can cause serious chest injuries if a hard object is struck WARNING Use only original manufacturer s replacement parts accesso...

Page 18: ...A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty loss of performance and shorten the life span of the engine Check the air filter monthly For best performance replace the air filter at least once a y...

Page 19: ...the muffler discharging port To ensure proper performance of your product the spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25 hours or each year Please contact your nearest service dealer for a n...

Page 20: ...rty Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 stroke oil mix Clean air filter Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter earlier in this manual Contact a servicing dealer Engine starts runs and accelerates but will not...

Page 21: ...educe the idle RPM and stop the auger attachment Contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made Serious personal injury may result from the auger attachment turni...

Page 22: ...m s2 Sound pressure level Idling 78 1 dB A Racing 98 0 dB A Uncertainty 3 dB A Sound power level Fuel consumption 610g h Specified fuel consumption 488g kw h Idling 14 1 m s2 Racing 5 8 m s2 Uncertain...

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