WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont’d...
1. Always
wear the proper clothing and protec-
tive gear for the job. Eye and ear protection,
hard hat, boots, gloves and dust masks are
some of the items that may be required.
2. Keep hair, fingers, and all other body parts
away from openings and moving parts. Always
wear, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, san-
dals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder length.
3. Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
4. Always assume the digging location contains
underground utilities or obstructions. Contact
appropriate utility company to determine if/
where electrical cables, gas lines, water lines,
etc. are buried BEFORE operation.
5. Always use extreme caution while operating
this tool. Be sure of your footing and physical
capabilities.
1. Always assume the digging location contains
buried underground utilities or obstructions.
Call 811 to determine if/where electrical ca-
bles, gas lines, water lines, etc. are buried BE-
FORE operation.
2. Always
be sure that the area you are going to
drill in is clear of potential hazards, such as
pipes, rocks, wire, boards or any other
materials that could possibly entangle itself
around the auger bit or cause unstable footing
before using the earth drill.
3. Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers and helpers outside a 15 foot hazard
zone from the earth drill.
4. Hold the earth drill handle bar firmly with both
hands.
5. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
6. Keep all parts of your body and clothing away
from the auger bit and other moving parts.
7. Inspect the digging site. Soil conditions, job
specifications and operator experience may
dictate that a different earth drill or method be
used to do the job.
8. Do not leave holes open or unmarked.
1. Maintain this earth drill according to recom-
mended procedures included in this manual.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire before per-
forming maintenance. See engine manual.
3. Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
4. Use only genuine replacement parts as rec-
ommended by Ground Hog or the engine
manufacturer.
1. Inspect the entire earth drill before each use.
Replace damaged or worn parts.
2. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasten-
ers are in place and securely fastened. Repair
or replace as needed.
3. Replace auger blades that are severely worn,
missing or damaged in any way before using
this tool.
4. Use only the # 1300 auger attachment pin and
make sure that it is properly attached.
5. Be sure the auger bit stops turning when you
release the throttle.
6. Use only accessories or parts as recom-
mended by Ground Hog, Inc.
1. Refuel outdoors only and where there are no
sparks and flames.
2. Store fuel in a container approved for gaso-
line.
3. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the earth drill or while using the earth drill.
4. Clean up all fuel spills before starting engine.
5. Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site
before starting engine.
6. Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
7. Store the earth drill and fuel in an area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sources of combus-
tion like water heaters, electric motors,
1. Always shut off the fuel valve and engine be-
fore transporting or storing.
2. Always allow the engine to cool before trans-
porting or storing.
3. Store earth drill and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sources of combustion
like, water heaters, electric motors, switches,
furnaces, etc.
4. Always secure this earth drill with tie downs or
similar restraints when transporting.
5. Properly attach and inspect the towbar to the
earth drill before towing.
6. Always check that the ball is completely in-
serted into the coupler socket and that the
underjaw is securely closed around the bottom
of the ball.
7. Always check that the coupler handle is prop-
erly locked before towing.
OPERATOR SAFETY
DIGGING SAFETY
TOOL SAFETY
FUEL SAFETY
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
TRANSPORTATION AND STORING SAFETY
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