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9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
be avoided as the stresses involved can cause
damage to the engine.
9.2 CORRECT STANCE – FIG. 7
This machine must be operated upright and held
firmly, holding with both hands at all times.
9.3 DRILLING OPERATIONS
– Position the petrol auger at the chosen location
for excavation.
– It is recommended to start drilling using half-
throttle speed and to increase pressure on
the throttle trigger gradually, especially when
undertaking deeper boring tasks.
Warning: Beware of sudden machine recoil, as
the machine may come into contact with hidden
sub-surface rocks, debris and tree roots.
7
FIG.
