
• Donotallowridersontheequipmentatanytime.Thereisnosafeplaceforanyriders.
• Neverusealcoholicbeveragesordrugswhichcanhinderalertnessorcoordinationwhileoperating
this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription
medications.
• Consultlocalutilitycompaniestomakecertaintherearenoburiedgaslines,electricalcables,etc.,
in the work area before beginning operation.
• Beforebeginningoperation,cleartheworkareaofobjectswhichmightbepickedupandthrownby
or entangled in the auger.
• Beforeyouoperatetheearthauger,checkoverallpins,bolts,andconnectionstobesureallare
securely in place. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.
• Neverreplacetheaugerretainingboltwithanythingotherthanthespecifiedlengthboltinthis
manual. A longer, or protruding, fastener is more likely to grab clothing or gloves, which can result
in serious injury or death.
• Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,andclothingawayfromallmovingand/orrotatingparts.
• Neverplaceyourselfbetweenthevehicleandtheearthaugerwhilethevehicleisrunning.
• Wornteethoraslightlyroundedpointcanseriouslyaffectaugerpenetration.Checkforwearbefore
each use, and replace as necessary.
• Neverpositiontheaugerpointbyhandorwithanytoolwhenthevehicleisrunning.
• Neverpositiontheaugerpointbyputtingyourhandsontheaugerordriveunit.
• Donotshoveldirtawayfromarotatingauger,astheshovelcanbecaughtandthrownbytheauger.
• Nevertransportwiththedriveunitoutofthecradleorwhiletheaugerisrotating.
• Donotwalkorworkunderaraisedearthaugerunlessitissecurelyblockedorheldinposition.Do
not depend on the vehicle hydraulic system to hold the earth auger in place.
• Aheavyloadcancauseinstabilityofthevehicle.Useextremecareduringtravel.Slowdownon
turns and watch out for bumps. Use all safety devices, including a seat belt, as recommended in the
vehicle operator’s manual.
• Donotoperatetheearthaugeronsteephillsides.Whendrillingonunevenorhillyterrain,position
the vehicle with the earth auger uphill. With the earth auger downhill, the vehicle could tip when
attempting to raise the auger from its hole. Consult your vehicle operator’s manual for maximum
incline allowable.
• Alwaysshutoffthevehicleengineandremovethekeybeforedismountingthevehicle.Neverleave
equipment unattended with the vehicle running.
• Beforedisconnectinghydrauliclinesorfittingsbesuretorelieveallpressurebycyclingallhydraulic
controls after shutdown. Remember hydraulic systems are under pressure whenever the engine is
running and may hold pressure after shutdown.
• Mostaccidentsoccurbecauseofneglectorcarelessness.Keepallhelpersandbystanderstwenty-five
feet (25') away from an operating earth auger.
• Alwaysusecarewhenoperatinganearthauger.
Safety is a primary concern in the design, manufacture, sale, and use of earth augers. As the manufacturer
of your earth auger, we want to confirm to you, our customer, our concern for safety.
Safety
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