WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Operator's Responsibility
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is
the operator's responsibility.
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Read and follow all safety instructions.
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Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
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Maintain the machine according to directions and
schedule included in this operator’s manual.
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Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
Special Safety Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the infor-
mation 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.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
WARNING
READ ENTIRE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT AND THE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENGINE THAT POWERS
THIS UNIT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
OPERATE THE ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED HERE AND INSERTED
THROUGHOUT THE TEXT. ANYONE WHO USES
THIS PRODUCT MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS.
Before Operating Engine:
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE
DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS,
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WARNING
YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY
WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP
AND OPERATE YOUR MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS
OF MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY TO YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISK
OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE
TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT
CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE
FOLLOWED.
Intended Use /
Foreseeable Misuse
This is a motorized earth auger that drills into soil. It is pedestrian
controlled. It has a petrol-fuelled internal combustion engine
that powers the auger blades. It shall not be used for any other
purpose.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD
ENDANGER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY.
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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
