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Instruction Manual

REV 06/11/19

Gas Powered Earth Auger

WARNING: 

Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety
rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Save these instructions in a safe place and on hand so that they can be read when required. 
Keep these instructions to assist in future servicing.

Summary of Contents for GUO021-FBA

Page 1: ...tand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Save these instructions in a safe place and on hand so that they can be read when required Keep these instructions to assist in future servicing ...

Page 2: ... when drilling a hole or replacing the blades Put the blade guard on after each use 10 This product produces considerable cutting force that is felt by the operator Make sure your feet are firmly planted and the handles are firmly held while operating this product 11 During operation the auger unit could possibly stop Be prepared at any time to release the buttons 12 Check cutting blades and auger...

Page 3: ...nnot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator SET UP PRECAUTIONS 1 Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable and potentially explosive Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures Do not store fuel or other flammable material...

Page 4: ...ng the work area 14 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles heavy duty work gloves and steel toed heavy duty work boots during setup and use 15 Maintain a firm grip on the Auger Drill with both hands and be aware of the strong start up torque of the tool 16 Keep your thumb near the Kill Switch in the event the Auger Drill must be turned off immediately 17 Do not use the Auger Drill if the Auger is dull ...

Page 5: ...ardous situation 33 Do not operate the equipment with known leaks in the engine s fuel system 34 When spills of fuel or oil occur they must be cleaned up immediately Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local state or federal codes and regulations Store oil rags in a bottom ventilated covered metal container 35 Before use check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of...

Page 6: ...care to maintain a safe posture at every time Do not use the auger on a slope steeper than 15 Use the anti rotation bar optional when working to prevent stalling torque Do not work on slippery ground The operation of the machine on icy or snowy ground is forbidden Slipping stumbling falling down is a frequent cause of severe injuries 3 The machine shall be used only by trained persons Non authoriz...

Page 7: ...oil mixture You need for the 2 stroke engine a fuel mixture of 30 1 Ensure yourself that no particles get into the fuel tank when refueling Use a filter We strongly recommend the usage of HQ premixed fuels especially recommended for 2 stroke motors Many of them keep their consistency even after long periods of storage If you prefer to mix your own fuel please use HQ Synthetic Oil for 2 stroke engi...

Page 8: ...rew fixing the air filter cover Fig E Take off the cover and remove the filter Fig F Clean the air filter Fig G with water Wring it out strongly Let it dry Drip some drops of oil onto the filter Mount the filter back and mount on the cover again 6 Disposal DO NOT dispose your earth auger in the residual waste Contact your local authorities for information about best available disposal possibilitie...

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