General Safety Precautions
To receive the greatest possible performance and
satisfaction from your Jiffy Power Ice Drill, and to reduce
the risk of injury, it is important that you read and
understand the assembly, operating, maintenance, and
safety instructions before using your Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
Contact your Jiffy dealer or Feldmann Engineering if you
do not understand any of the instructions in this manual.
Your Jiffy Power Ice Drill is designed and manufactured to
provide safe and dependable operation, provided it is
operated in accordance with the following safety
precautions.
Preventing accidents is the responsibility of every power
equipment operator. The safety precautions identified in
this manual must be fully understood and followed by
every operator of this Jiffy Power Ice Drill. Review the
safety precautions frequently and never take chances.
Take the time to be come familiar with your Jiffy Power Ice
Drill and it’s components, then operate it in a safe manner.
Study the appropriate sections of this manual for the
description of the controls and function of your Jiffy Power
Ice Drill. Teach the safety precautions to all persons who
use your Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
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This symbol points out important safety instructions
which, if not followed, could endanger your personal
safety. Read and follow all instructions in this
manual and any other provided with this equipment.
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Avoid mishandling and abuse of your Jiffy Power Ice
Drill. Handle it with care, as any rough treatment
can cause damage to your Jiffy Power Ice Drill or it
can cause a malfunction.
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Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry drill with
finger on button switch.
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If drill lodges in the ice while drilling holes, release
the button switch and pull drill from the hole. Start
over. (Keeping the button switch engaged when the
auger is not turning can drain your battery and
seriously damage your ice drill).
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Disconnect the battery before transporting or
servicing your ice drill.
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DO NOT SMOKE AROUND BATTERY
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Batteries can explode causing severe injury.
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Hydrogen and Oxygen gases are produced during
normal battery operation. This mixture can explode
if flames or sparks are brought near the battery.
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Never modify your Jiffy Power Ice Drill in any
way. Only Jiffy drill assemblies and
accessories supplied by Feldmann
Engineering or expressly approved by
Feldmann Engineering for use with your Jiffy
Power Ice Drill are authorized for connection
and use. The use of non-Jiffy or
unauthorized components may cause
damage or injury.
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Check the tightness of screws, nuts, and
bolts at regular intervals and re-tighten if
necessary.
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Do not wear loose clothing while operating
your Jiffy Power Ice Drill and keep all clothes
and parts of the body (hands, feet, etc.) clear
of the rotating ice drill assembly to avoid
being drawn into the boring tool.
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By wearing cleated or spiked shoes, or ice
creepers when using your Jiffy Power Ice
Drill, you will find it easier to control the
rotational torque as you drill holes in the ice.
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Do not allow children to operate your Jiffy
Power Ice Drill at any time. Do not allow
adults to operate your Jiffy Power Ice Drill
without proper operational instructions,
including all safety precautions.
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Do not lend or rent your Jiffy Power Ice Drill
without providing the owner’s manual. Be
sure that anyone who uses your Jiffy Power
Ice Drill understands the information
contained in this manual.
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Give your complete and undivided attention
to the proper operation of your Jiffy Power Ice
Drill. To operate it properly, you must be in
good physical condition and mental health
and not under the influence of any substance
(alcohol, drugs, etc.) which might impair
vision, dexterity, or judgment.
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Using your Jiffy Power Ice Drill may be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
may be aggravated by strenuous activity,
check with your doctor before operating your
Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
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Do not operate it when you are fatigued.
Tiredness may result in loss of control of your
Jiffy Power Ice Drill.
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