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ITEM 63022
SAFETY
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Operating precautions
1.
Buried utility lines may be unmarked; contact
utility companies before drilling.
Contacting utility
lines may cause severe personal injury or death.
2.
Check for landscape fabric before drilling.
Landscape fabric may get pulled into the Bit
and also pull the operator into the Bit.
Before drilling, cut a hole in the landscape fabric
sufficiently larger than the diameter of the Auger to
prevent contact or entanglement with the fabric.
3.
Keep everyone other than the operator
at least 10 feet from the Auger during operation.
people using hand tools should not move or
remove soil-pile while the Auger is operating.
Always keep children away from the Auger,
especially while it is operating.
4. To prevent severe personal injury or
dismemberment from rotating Bit:
Stand on flat, level, solid surface and brace
against torque during use. Keep hands and feet
away from Bit and hole when Engine is running.
5.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Using an engine indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide. This is a poison
you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
6. Do not lock trigger on.
Never disable safety switches or components.
7.
Maintain a firm grip on the Auger
with both hands and be aware of the
strong start-up torque of the tool.
8. Disconnect and insulate spark plug wire
before maintenance and/or changing bits.
9. Do not carry between holes with Engine running.
10. Carry by handle only; not by Bit.
11.
Keep your thumb near the power Switch in the
event the Auger must be turned off immediately.
12.
Do not use the Auger if the Bit
is dull, bent, or damaged.
13.
Drill with the Engine running at full speed.
Fully squeeze the Throttle to maintain
a steady drilling speed.
14.
When shutting off the Engine, make sure the
Auger has stopped before setting the tool down.
15. Keep children away from the Auger,
especially while it is operating.
16. Keep all spectators at least six feet
from the Engine during operation.
17. Fire Hazard! Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled.
Clean spilled gasoline before starting engine.
Do not operate near pilot light or open flame.
18. Do not touch engine during use.
Let engine cool down after use.
19. Never store fuel or other flammable
materials near the engine.
20. Only use a suitable means of transport and
lifting devices with sufficient weight bearing
capacity when transporting the Auger.
21. Secure the Auger on transport vehicles to
prevent it from rolling, slipping, and tilting.
22. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.
23. Do not leave the Auger unattended when it is
running. Turn off the Auger (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the work area.
24.
The Auger can produce high noise levels.
Prolonged exposure to noise levels
above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing.
Wear ear protection when operating the Auger
or when working nearby while it is operating.
25. Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses, hearing
protection, and NIOSH-approved dust mask/
respirator under a full face shield along
with steel-toed work boots during use.
26. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
Caution is necessary when near the
engine’s magneto or recoil starter.
27. Use only accessories that are recommended by
Harbor Freight Tools for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one Auger may become
hazardous when used on another Auger.
28. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Gasoline-powered
engines may ignite the dust or fumes.
29. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating this
Auger. Do not use while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
