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2.3. Rotating Flighting Safety
• KEEP AWAY from rotating flighting.
• DO NOT remove or modify flighting guards, doors, or covers.
Keep in good working order. Have replaced if damaged.
• DO NOT operate the auger without all guards, doors, and
covers in place.
• NEVER touch the flighting. Use a stick or other tool to
remove an obstruction or clean out.
• Shut off and lock out power to adjust, service, or clean.
2.4. Overhead Power Lines
• When operating or moving, keep auger away from overhead
power lines and devices.
• The auger is not insulated.
• Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
2.5. Upending
• Anchor intake end and/or support discharge end to prevent
upending.
• Intake end must always have downward weight. Do not
release until attached to tow bar or resting on ground.
• Do not raise intake end above tow bar height.
• Empty the auger and fully lower before moving.
2.6. Rotating Parts Safety
• Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating pulleys,
belts, chains, and sprockets.
• Do not operate with any guard removed or modified. Keep
guards in good working order.
• Shut off and remove key or lock out power source before
inspecting or servicing machine.
2. SAFETY
STX2 SERIES – PORTABLE GRAIN AUGER
