OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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HYDRA-BORER OPERATION
Transport Position
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Operating Position
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1. MOUNTING PIN
Before You Operate
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1. ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS INSTALLED AS SHOWN
IMPORTANT:
Before beginning Hydra-Borer operations,
always check with appropriate local utility companies to
determine if any underground cables, wires, pipes, etc.
may be encountered during operations.
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Operating
Before boring operations begin do the following:
1. Locate and dig a target hole. This hole should be
large enough for a man to work in, approximately
1.83 x 0.61 x 1.22 m (6 x 2 x 4 ft.).
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WARNING:
Do not hold or stand on the drill
stem during Hydra-Borer operation. Personal
injury or death can result. If the drill stem breaks
or needs adjustment, stop the machine and turn
off the engine.
WARNING:
Contact with the rotating parts of
the Hydra-Borer can cause severe personal
injury. During Hydra-Borer operations, keep all
persons out of the trench and the target hole. If
work must be done in the trench or the target
hole, always stop the Hydra-Borer and stop the
engine.
WARNING:
Rotating machine parts, stay clear,
keep shields installed to help protect from
clothing entanglement and injury. Wear close-
fitting clothing.
WARNING:
During Hydra-Borer operation,
keep all persons out of the trench and the target
hole. If work must be done in the trench or target
hole stop the Hydra-Borer and the machine
engine.
WARNING:
The rotating parts of the Hydra-
Borer can cause injury or death. Do not stand
closer than 1.5 m (5 feet) from the rotating parts
during machine operation.
WARNING:
Replace all covers or guards after
servicing or cleaning the machine. NEVER operate
the machine with covers or guards removed
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STARTING HOLE
TARGET HOLE