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Things to check before using your
power auger
• Before beginning work, look around
carefully to get a feel for the shape of the
land, and whether or not there are any
obstacles which might get in the way while
working, and remove any obstacles which
can be cleared away before beginning
work.
• The area within a perimeter of 45 feet of
the person using the power auger should
be considered a hazardous area into
which no one should enter while the
power auger is in use, and when
necessary yellow warning rope, warning
signs, or some other form of warnings
should be placed around the perimeter of
the area. When work is to be performed
simultaneously by two or more persons,
care should also be taken to constantly
look around or otherwise check for the
presence and locations of other people
using power auger within the work area so
as to maintain a distance between each
person sufficient to ensure safety.
• Before beginning work, each component
of the power auger should be checked to
make sure that it is in proper working
order and to make sure that there are no
loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures,
dents, or any other problems which might
interfere with safe operation. Be especially
careful at this time to check that there is
nothing wrong with the drills or with the
joints by which the drills are attached to
the power auger.
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Things to check before starting up the
engine
• Take a careful look around to make sure
that no obstacles exist within a perimeter
of 15 feet or less around the power auger
before starting the engine.
• The power auger is equipped with a
centrifugal clutch mechanism which
causes the drills to begin to rotate as soon
as the engine is started by putting the
throttle into the start position. When
starting the engine, hold it firmly in place
so as to ensure that nor the throttle may
not come into contact with any obstacles
when the engine starts up.
• Never place the throttle into the high
speed position when starting the engine.
• After starting up the engine, check to
make sure that the drills stop rotating
when the throttle is moved fully back to its
original position. If the drills continue to
rotate even after the throttle has been
moved fully back, turn off the engine and
take the unit to your authorized Red Max
servicing dealer for repair.
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Avoid noise problem
Check and follow the local regulations as
to sound level and hours of operations
for power auger.
• In general, operate power auger between
8a.m.and 5p.m.on week days and 9a.m.to
5p.m.weekends. Avoid using power auger
late at night and/or early in the morning.
NOTE
1. Safety Precautions