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Operator's Manual
Earth Auger Powerhead E43/E43CE
WarNINGS aND SaFEtY PrECautIONS
OWNEr’S rESPONSIBILItY
Accurate assembly and safe, effective use of the auger is the owner’s
responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the auger according to directions and schedule included
in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is familiar with all controls
and safety precautions.
SPECIaL mESSaGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to poten-
tial safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating
and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to
avoid injury and machine damage.
noTE: general information is given throughout the manual that
may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.
ImPOrtaNt SaFEtY PrECautIONS
BEforE opEraTing EnginE:
Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and mainte-
nance instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine
powers. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury
or death. Operate the auger according to the safety instructions
outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this
auger must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
this symbol points out important safety instructions
which if not followed could endanger your personal
safety. read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
• Do not carry the auger powerhead between holes with the engine running.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling. If it does rotate when
engine is idling, contact Ardisam,Inc., for instructions.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving
parts on engine and auger.
• Always wear a protective hearing device.
• Do not allow children to operate this power auger. Do not allow adults to
operate the auger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be removed
from spark plug before any repairs are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150º F (65º C). Avoid
these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• If the earth auger will not turn in a hole, turn engine off and allow to cool
before attempting to remove it manually.
• Use only original equipment parts from Ardisam, including all nuts and bolts.
WarNING
WarNING INDICatES a haZarD WhICh, IF NOt aVOIDED,
COuLD rESuLt IN DEath Or SErIOuS INJurY aND/Or
PrOPErtY DamaGE.
CautION
CautION INDICatES YOu CaN CaN BE hurt Or YOur
EquIPmENt DamaGED IF thE SaFEtY INStruCtIONS
that FOLLOW thIS SIGNaL WOrD arE NOt OBEYED.
ImPOrtaNt
INDICatES hELPFuL INFOrmatION FOr PrOPEr aSSEm-
BLY, OPEratION, Or maINtENaNCE OF YOur EquIPmENt.
WarNING
CaLIFOrNIa PrOPOSItION 65 WarNING
ENGINE ExhauSt FrOm thIS PrODuCt CONtaINS ChEmI-
CaLS kNOWN tO thE StatE OF CaLIFOrNIa tO CauSE CaN-
CEr, BIrth DEFECtS, Or OthEr rEPrODuCtIVE harm.
WarNING!
Failure to read, understand and fol-
low all warnings and instructions
listed could result in serious injury
or death. Keep all body extremities,
loose clothing and foreign objects
clear of rotating auger. Be sure au-
ger is securely attached to power-
head during use. Never carry auger
between holes with the engine
running. This auger is not designed
to be utilized as an anchoring de-
vice. Use this auger/powerhead as
per provided instructions only.
LBLAUGER Rev. 04/24/08
Below are two of the warning decals attached to the engine and
auger. It is important to read all safety precautions and locate the
warning labels before using this product.
WarNING
auGEr BLaDES arE ExtrEmELY SharP. tO aVOID INJurY
uSE CautION WhEN rEmOVING Or rEPLaCING BLaDES Or
GuarDS.
Engine Decal
Auger Decal
