WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This tool can cause serious injury to the operator and bystanders. The warning and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using and storing this earth drill. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and
instructions in this manual and the earth drill.
Read the entire Operator’s Manual before
using this earth drill! Restrict the use of this earth drill to persons who read, under-
stand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the earth drill.
If you have not read and understand the warnings and instructions in this manual
and on the earth drill, you are not qualified to operate this earth drill!
This product contains and/or emits chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This statement is made in
compliance to California Proposition 65.
This symbol means
DANGER,
WARNING or CAUTION.
Personal injury and/or property
damage may occur unless instructions are followed carefully.
WARNING ~ THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS!
DANGER
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Keep body parts, foreign objects and clothing clear of rotating auger.
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Always use part # 1300 auger attachment pin for attaching auger bit to
earth drill.
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Coming into contact with buried utilities while digging can cause severe
injuries or DEATH.
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Contact appropriate utility representatives to determine if/where electrical
cables, gas lines, water lines, etc. are buried BEFORE operation.
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WARNING
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Comply with local state and highway regulations when
towing.
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Check that ball is completely inserted into coupler socket
before towing.
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Check that the underjaw is securely closed around bot-
tom of ball.
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Always secure this earth drill with tie downs or similar re-
straints when transporting in a truck or trailer.
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Avoid excessive speeds while towing.
