required to minimize the potential effects of Carbon
Monoxide to the operator. Follow all current OSHA
regulations pertaining to ventilation.
OPERATION.
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless
tobacco while utilizing the Hole Digger. Do not attempt
to eat and/or drink while utilizing the Hole Digger.
Determine that eyeglasses and/or hearing aid devices
and other medical related devices are properly
secured. Keep shoes properly laced. Use of the Hole
Digger is strenuous and causes fatigue. Help prevent
the cause of an accident. Plan to take work breaks as
required to help maintain proper mental and physical
alertness.
2) The 200 Series Hole Diggers are not sealed or
insulated. Do not operate any Hole Digger in an
explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials.
Refer to current OSHA rules and regulations.
3) Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use
extreme caution when handling gasoline or mixing fuel.
Always utilize UL®, CSA or CE approved containers for
the storage and/or transportation of fuel. Do not smoke
or bring any fire or flame near the fuel. Always shut off
the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Never
remove the fuel tank filler cap while the engine is
running. Never operate an engine without a fuel tank
filler cap. Select bare ground for fueling and move at
least 10 feet from the fueling spot before starting the
engine. 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 spillage has been wiped away. Take care
not to get fuel or oil on your clothing. If this happens,
change your clothing 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 Series 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.
4) The 200 Series Hole Diggers are designed for use
by one operator. 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.
Never operate the Hole Digger with an improper
number of operators. Such a configuration can result in
property 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.
5) Do not operate the Hole Digger with onlookers close
by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear. The hole
digging process can result in flying particles being
emitted at high velocity and striking the operator and/or
onlookers, This can lead to the possibility of property
damage and/or personal injury. Wear proper safety
eyewear. Keep all body parts, loose clothing and
foreign objects clear of the rotating auger.
6) 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 result in the
shovel and/or foreign object to become entrapped by
the rotating auger, leading to the possibility of property
damage and/or personal injury.
7) Start the engine according to the instructions as
outlined in this manual to minimize the possibility of
unexpected auger rotation. Unexpected auger rotation
can result in the loss of machine control and the
possibility of property damage and/or personal injury.
The 240 Hole Digger is designed for the engine to be
started by the operator’s left hand only. The operator’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 operator’s body. This is not an
approved configuration because it can result in injury
from the hot muffler and/or breathing Carbon Monoxide
fumes during operation. If you have any questions
regarding proper starting procedures, contact the
Customer Service Department BEFORE utilization.
There is no charge for this service.
8) Start and operate the Hole Digger only in a well
ventilated area. Carbon Monoxide fumes given off by
an engine are poisonous. Breathing these fumes can
result in property damage and/or personal injury.
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.
240H ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM14081201, VERSION 1.1
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