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The auger drill can catch clothes, string or wire and draw them in.
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Wear tight-fitting clothing and safety boots with a non-slip sole and steel toe caps.
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Wear long hair in a hair net.
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Warning! In the event of unseen foreign objects.
Recoil by the auger drill
If the ground is stony, hard or has many roots, strong recoil may occur at the handles.
Avoid working with this machine on ground that is stony, hard or has many roots.
Warning! Hold on to handles tightly, wear protective clothing.
Burns Touching the exhaust/casing can lead to burns.
Warning! Leave the power tool to cool down. Wear work gloves.
Contact, inhalation The fumes from the machine can damage your health. Only ever use the machine outside
Warning! Take a break
Electrical contact Touching the spark plug cap can lead to an electric shock when the motor is running.
Warning! Never touch the spark plug connector or the spark plug when the motor is running.
Hearing damage Long-term unprotected work with the earth auger can cause hearing damage.
Warning! Always use hearing protection.
Fire, explosion The machine‘s fuel mix is flammable.
Warning! Smoking and open fires are prohibited during work and refuelling.
People slipping, tripping or falling On unstable ground, you can be injured if you trip.
Warning! Be aware of obstacles in the working environment. Always ensure a safe standing position and wear non-
slip shoes.
Ejected roots, rocks or other foreign objects During drilling, ejected rocks or pieces of wood can injure people and
animals.
Warning! Ensure that neither people nor animals are present in the hazardous area and that you wear appropriate
safety clothing as well as eye and hearing protection.
Pass on the safety notices to everyone working with the machine. Staff commissioned to work with the machine must
read the operating manual before starting work and, in particular, the chapter „Safety notices“. It is too late during
work. This particularly applies to staff only occasionally working with the machine, such as during set-up or
maintenance. All safety and hazard notices on the machine must be observed.
All safety and hazard notices on the machine must be kept in a completely legible condition.
Be aware of environmental conditions at the work place.
Ensure sufficient lighting at and around the machine.
Never work in closed or badly-ventilated rooms.
When the motor is running, be aware of fumes. These may be odourless and invisible.
When the weather is bad, the ground is uneven or in the event of slopes, ensure secure footing.
When working with the machine, all protective devices and covers must be attached.
Keep people, especially children, away from the working environment.
Prevent unauthorised people from coming in contact with the machine.
Ensure that children do not have access to the machine when it is not in use.
Always pay attention and concentrate on what you are doing. Be sensible at work. Do not use the power tool when
you are not concentrating.
Do not work with the machine when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
The operator must be at least 18 years old. Apprentices have to be at least 16 years old and may only work with the
machine under supervision.
People working with the machine must not be distracted.
Store the machine safely so that nobody can get injured by the machine or put it into operation.
Only ever use the machine according to its intended purpose.
Do not use power tools where there is a risk of fire or explosions.
Wear appropriate work clothing that does not hinder your work.
During work, wear hearing protection and goggles.
Wear safety boots with steel toe caps, steel soles and a non-slip profile.
Wear tough work gloves.
