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UGER
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PERATOR
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M
ANUAL
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IMPORTANT The enclosed message
provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.
NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for
use, care and maintenance of the unit.
S
AFETY
MANUAL
SAFETY
SYMBOLS
AND
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety
alerts and helpful informational messages preceded by symbols or key
words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key
words.
This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING
and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that
can lead to serious personal injury to operator and
bystanders.
The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown
within the circle is prohibited.
INTERNATIONAL
SYMBOLS
Hot
Surface
Carburetor Adjustment
- Idle speed
Carburetor Adjustment
- High Speed Mixture
Description/
Application
Symbol
"WARNING, See
Operator's Manual
Wear Eye, Ear, And
Head Protection
Emergency Stop
Fuel And Oil Mixture
Carburetor Adjustment
- Low Speed Mixture
Primer Bulb
Ignition
ON/OFF
Wear Hand And
Foot Protection
Safety/Alert
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
Keep Feet And Legs
Away From Auger
Maintain Firm Grip
With Both Hands On
Auger During
Operation
Never Operate Auger
In an Area With
Underground
Electric, Gas, Water,
Or Telephone Lines
Symbol
Description/
Application
Description/
Application
Description/
Application
Symbol
Symbol
Choke Control
"Cold Start"
Position
(Choke Closed)
Choke Control
"Run"
Position
(Choke Open)
PERSONAL
CONDITION
AND
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
WARNING
DANGER
Earth Auger users risk injury to themselves and others if the auger is used improperly, or safety precautions are not
followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an auger.
