OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont’d...
DRILLING WITH EXTENSIONS
It is not recommended to dig with extensions longer than
three feet long.
1. Following the directions listed under “DRILLING”, dig
to the full depth of the auger without using an extension.
2. Stop the engine. Remove the auger from the power
unit and connect the extension shaft to the auger using
the pins provided (part #1300).
3. Connect the female end extension shaft the power
unit and the male end of the extension shaft to the au-
ger.
4. Following the instructions outlined in “DRILLING”, drill
to the desired depth, adding extensions as needed.
WHEN NOT IN USE
•
Store the earth drill and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sources of combustion like
water heaters, electric motors, switches, furnaces,
etc.
•
Always shut off the fuel valve and engine before
storing or transporting.
•
Always shut off the stop switches when not in use.
•
Keep children, bystanders and animals clear of earth
drill at all times.
•
Secure the earth drill in a manner that will not allow
it fall, tip over or roll.
•
Always place the earth drill on level ground and use
wheel chalks to prevent the earth drill from rolling
when not in use.
•
Always remove the auger bit from the earth drill
when not in use.
The earth drill shall be stored in a manner that
prevents it from falling, rolling or tipping over.
The picture below shows the proper position
of the earth drill when not in use. This position
is acceptable with or without the towbar.
WARNING
Never connect or disconnect the auger or au-
ger extensions while the engine is running.
WARNING
The earth drill shall be stored in a manner that
prevents it from falling, rolling or tipping over.
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