General 240 - Adding and Removing the Nonflighted Auger Extension

240 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM26010601, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 21
FIGURE 11
ADDING AND REMOVING THE NONFLIGHTED
AUGER EXTENSION.
Many digging jobs require a hole deeper than that
provided by standard length augers. For many such
requirements, a nonflighted auger extension is
available. The nonflighted auger extension extends the
digging depth by an additional 15 inches (381 mm).
Utilization of the nonflighted auger extension
requires additional operator experience, skill and
common sense over that of an introductory or
novice level of expertise. The manufacturer has no
control over the experience, skill and common
sense levels of each operator of the Hole Digger.
Utilization of the nonflighted auger extension
requires the accumulation of actual hole digging
experience, skill and common sense. Each
operator must decide if his experience, skill and
common sense level is sufficient to allow him to
proceed with the utilization of the nonflighted
auger extension for any given and/or specific job
application.
Follow this accepted procedure for utilizing the
nonflighted auger extension to extend the digging
depth:
1) Dig to the approximate full depth of the auger
utilizing the described operating instructions. Remove
as much loose soil from the hole as possible utilizing
the described operating instructions.
2) STOP the engine and remove the auger from the
hole. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent
accidental engine starting. Close the gasoline tank
breather vent (if so equipped).
3) Disconnect and remove the Hole Digger from the
auger. Place the auger in the hole. Attach the auger
extension to the auger and secure with an auger pin.
The Hole Digger can now be connected to the auger
e
xtension and secured with an auger pin. Reconnect
the spark plug wire.
4) Follow the instructions outlined for starting and
operating the Hole Digger. Use extra caution when
starting the Hole Digger's engine with the auger in the
hole. Proceed to dig to the desired depth or to the full
depth of the auger extension.
NEVER UTILIZE MORE THAN ONE NONFLIGHTED
AUGER EXTENSION TO INCREASE THE DIGGING
DEPTH OF THE AUGER. THIS EXTENSION IS NOT
EQUIPPED WITH AUGER FLIGHTING TO ELEVATE
THE LOOSE BORINGS FROM THE HOLE.
CONSEQUENTLY, MULTIPLE USE OF
NONFLIGHTED AUGER EXTENSIONS WILL
ALLOW THE AUGER TO "BURY" ITSELF IN THE
HOLE. SUCH USE CAN LEAD TO THE LOSS OF
OPERATOR CONTROL AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
After the desired digging depth has been achieved, the
nonflighted auger extension is removed by utilizing this
accepted procedure:
1) Remove as much loose soil from the hole as
possible with the auger rotating at an intermediate
speed. STOP the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire to prevent accidental engine starting. Close
the gasoline tank breather vent (if so equipped).
2) Lift the auger extension and the Hole Digger up far
enough out of the hole so that the auger extension is
clear. Block the remaining auger with an auger fork to
prevent it from falling back into the hole. Disconnect
the Hole Digger from the auger extension. Remove the
auger extension and auger from the hole. FIGURE 12.