Wrap your fingers around the handle grips/gripping
areas, keeping the grips/gripping areas cradled
between your thumbs and forefingers. Always
determine 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.
9) Stop the engine between each hole. Allowing the
engine to remain operating between each hole
substantially increases the potential for property
damage and/or personal injury. Special care must be
exercised in slippery conditions and on difficult, uneven
surfaces. Watch for cracks, high spots and other
surface irregularities. 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.
10) 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.
11) The 200 Series Hole Diggers are powered by
gasoline engines which produce Carbon Monoxide
fumes during the combustion process. Carbon
Monoxide fumes are poisonous. Breathing Carbon
Monoxide fumes while operating the Hole Digger can
result in property damage and/or personal injury. The
normal operation of the Hole Digger is outdoors where
the potential effects of Carbon Monoxide to the
operator are minimized. If the Hole Digger is operated
in a closed area (indoors or outdoors), determine if
supplemental ventilation is required to minimize the
potential effects of Carbon Monoxide to the operator.
Follow all current OSHA regulations pertaining to
ventilation.
12) 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
experience/skill/common sense recommendations for
this Hole Digger BEFORE utilization. There is no
charge for this service.
MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND STORAGE.
1) Use only genuine, approved replacement parts for
maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by
others can result in property damage and/or personal
injury.
2) Follow the Service instructions as outlined in the
appropriate section of the Operator Manual.
3) Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire BEFORE checking or working on the Hole
Digger.
4) Always properly maintain the Hole Digger.
Frequently check all fasteners and individual parts.
Built in safety features are effective only if they are
maintained in good working condition. Replace any
questionable part or assembly with a genuine,
approved replacement part. Do not forsake proper
maintenance for the price of a few replacement parts.
Proper maintenance does not cost---it actually pays
dividends. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair
work not described in the Operator Manual. Have such
work performed at your dealer's servicing shop.
5) Determine the engine throttle control and throttle
cable assemblies are not damaged and allow for
complete freedom of movement. This is necessary to
allow them to perform their intended job functions. Do
not operate the Hole Digger with a damaged or worn
throttle control and/or throttle cable assembly.
6) A worn or damaged engine muffler is a fire hazard
and may cause loss of hearing. Check to see that the
muffler is in good condition. If the muffler is equipped
with a spark arresting device, determine that it is in
proper working condition at regular service intervals.
Replace the spark arresting device with an approved
240H ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER
FORM GOM14081201, VERSION 1.1
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