240 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM26010601, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 8
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine and
check for leakage. If a fuel or oil leak is found, do not
start or run the engine until the leak is fixed and the
s
pillage has been wiped away. Take care not to get fuel
or oil on your clothing. If this happens, change your
c
lothing immediately. Some 200 Series Hole Diggers
utilize a 2 Stroke gasoline engine. Two Stroke engines
require the addition of oil mixed with the gasoline for
lubrication. The 240 Hole Digger utilizes a Four Stroke
engine and does not
require oil to be mixed with
gasoline. Before operating the Hole Digger, refer to the
Specifications section of this manual for more
detailed information regarding gasoline and lubrication
requirements.
3) Operate the Hole Digger with the correct number of
personnel required for the specific unit. Refer to the
Specifications section of this manual for more
detailed information. Never attempt to utilize a two man
Hole Digger with only one operator. One operator can
not exercise adequate and safe control of the Hole
Digger. Personal injury will result. Use of a one man
Hole Digger by more than one operator can lead to
confusion and loss of control, resulting in damage
and/or personal injury. Use of a two man Hole Digger
by more than two operators can lead to confusion and
loss of control, resulting in damage and/or personal
injury. If it is felt that a greater number of operators is
required to furnish additional "down pressure" to the
auger, STOP and contact the Customer Service
Department for specific operational and
service/maintenance information. There is no charge
for this service.
4) Do not operate the Hole Digger with onlookers close
by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear. Keep all body
parts, loose clothing and foreign objects clear of the
rotating auger. Do not utilize a shovel and/or foreign
object to remove the loose soil from a hole area while
the Hole Digger is in use. Such a practice can cause
the shovel and/or foreign object to become entrapped
by the rotating auger, leading to the possibility of
property damage and/or personal injury. Replacing
Pengo® type auger teeth requires that they be installed
with a hammer. Use only a soft type hammer to install
these types of teeth. Guard against the possibility of
injuries: wear safety glasses and appropriate safety
clothing. Caution all onlookers about the possibility of
flying debris.
5) Start the Hole Digger by utilizing proper procedures.
The 240 Hole Digger is designed for the engine to be
started by the operatorʼs left hand only. The operatorʼ s
right hand controls the twist grip throttle and engine
speed. Reversing the process by starting the engine
with the right hand will position the hot engine muffler
in close proximity to the operatorʼ s body. This is not an
approved configuration because it can result in injury
f
rom the hot muffler and/or breathing Carbon Monoxide
fumes during operation. If you have any questions
r
egarding proper starting procedures, contact the
Customer Service Department BEFORE utilization.
There is no charge for this service.
6) Start and operate the Hole Digger only in a well
ventilated, outdoor area. Operate the Hole Digger only
when/where visibility and light are adequate for the job
at hand. Work carefully. Always hold the Hole Digger
firmly with both hands. Wrap your fingers around the
handle grips/gripping areas, keeping the grips/gripping
areas cradled between your thumbs and forefingers.
Always make sure the operator handle and
grips/gripping areas are in good condition and free of
moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Wear gloves to improve
your grip. Never leave the Hole Digger running
unattended.
7) Stop the engine between each hole to minimize the
potential of personal injury. Special care must be
exercised in slippery conditions and in difficult,
overgrown terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such as
tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. The
normal use of the Hole Digger is on level ground. Other
digging terrains can be dangerous and should be
avoided. Only properly trained operators should
attempt these techniques.
8) Contact with a hot engine muffler can cause property
damage and/or personal injury. Remain clear of a hot,
engine muffler at all times. Do not overspeed the
engine by altering the governor setting or by
disconnecting the engine governor (if so equipped).
Serious damage to the engine and/or personal injury
can result.
9) Because this Hole Digger is classified as a low cost,
hand held, low horsepower, portable type machine, it is
limited in the number of practical and/or suitable job
applications for this type of equipment. A particular job
site, actual soil conditions, job specifications and
operator experience/skill/common sense may dictate
that a different type of machine (with characteristics of
higher purchase cost, being mounted to a carrier
vehicle, with greater horsepower and less mobility),
method and/or process be utilized to properly complete
the job with the degree of efficiency and safety
required. Contact the Customer Service Department
for specific information regarding suitable job
applications, job sites, soil conditions and operator
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