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Operation
Before operating, check clearances between vehicle and
auger, as well as operator and auger, across the vehicle's
full operating range to ensure auger does not contact
vehicle or operator.
For mounts including a cradle, keep earth auger drive unit
in cradle when not drilling. To reduce the risk of personal
injury, never transport with the drive unit out of the cradle or
while the auger is rotating.
Before you operate the earth auger, check over all pins, bolts,
and connections to be sure all are securely in place. Make
sure the earth auger is securely latched to the vehicle.
Contact local utility companies to make certain there are no buried gas lines,
electrical cables, etc., in the work area. Clear area of objects that could wrap
around the auger or might be thrown. Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or other
obstacles that could cause the vehicle to roll.
Lay out and mark where you want to drill your holes.
Lower the auger point slowly to the ground with the auger not powered.
For mounts including a cradle, the drive unit should not come into contact with the
cradle during drilling maneuvers. While drilling, maintain the quick attach plate in
a position as close to horizontal as possible. If cradle does come into contact with
drive unit, refer to Assembly & Installation section to adjust carry angle.
With the auger point lowered to the ground and before actuating the auger, move
the vehicle slowly left, right, forward, or backward as needed until the auger
appears vertical to the ground.
Engage the auxiliary hydraulics to start the auger’s rotation in the clockwise
direction and increase the speed as required so dirt is conveyed from the hole.
The hydraulic actuation lever connected to the earth auger will have three
positions: clockwise rotation, stop (neutral), and counter-clockwise rotation.
The clockwise and counter-clockwise positions may be changed by switching
the hose connections.
This earth auger is
designed for one-man
operation from the
vehicle seat. It is the
responsibility of the
operator to see that no
one is within twenty-five
feet (25') of the earth
auger when it is started
or in use. Do not operate
the earth auger with
another person near or
in contact with any part
of the drive unit or auger.
Serious personal injury
or death may result if any
attempt is made to assist
drilling operation by
hand.
Contact with underground gas lines or electrical cables may
result in serious injury or death from explosion or electrical
shock. Before operating, call 811 or the local number to
locate underground utilities. Do not dig near underground
utility lines.
Safe operation of
equipment requires the
operator's full attention.
Avoid distractions such
as radio headphones,
cell phones, etc. while
operating.
Do not allow riders on the
equipment at any time.
There is no safe place for
any riders.
Personal protection
equipment including
hard hat, safety glasses,
safety shoes, and gloves
are recommended during
assembly, installation,
operation, maintenance,
service, removal, or
movement of the earth
auger. Do not allow long
hair, loose fitting
clothing, or jewelry to be
around moving and/or
rotating parts.
Never position the auger point by hand or with any tool
when the vehicle is running. Never position the auger point
by putting your hands on the auger or the drive unit.
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