_
4
_
Fuel safety
1. Petrol is highly flammable and must be handled and stored carefully. Use a container approved for
fuel for storing petrol and/ or fuel/ oil mixture.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.
3. Do not smoke near fuel or Earth Auger, or while using the Earth Auger.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 10mm from the top of the tank.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
6. Move the Earth Auger at least 3m away from the fueling location before starting the engine.
7. Do not remove the Earth Auger fuel tank cap immediately after stopping the engine.
8. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
9. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit.
10.
Store fuel and Earth Auger away from open flame, sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.
Earth Auger Operating safety
1. THIS EARTH AUGER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully.
Be familiar with all controls and the proper use of the Earth Auger.
2. Never allow children to operate the Earth Auger. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the unit
without first reading this Operator’s Manual.
3. Avoid using the Earth Auger near rocks, gravel, stones and similar material that would cause harm-
ful missiles.
4. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a 15m radius from the operator and Earth Auger.
5. If you are approached while operating the Earth Auger, stop the engine and drill rotation.
6. Use the Earth Auger only in daylight or good artificial light.
7. Do not put hands or feet near or under any rotating parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the rotating drill and hot surfaces such as the muffler.
8. Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. Place your feet slightly apart (slightly
further apart than the width of your shoulders) so that your weight is distributed evenly across both
legs, and always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working
9. Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform drilling work, and never raise the
speed of the engine above the level necessary.
10. Keep a firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
11. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the Earth Auger for any job that is not recommended by
BUSHRANGER.