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given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING WITH EARTH AUGER
• Operate the earth auger under good visibility and daylight conditions only.
• Never operate the machine with defective guards, or without properly installed safety devices in place.
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the auger.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Do not tilt the machine when the engine is running.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Wear close-fitting work clothes, work boots with non-slip soles, gloves, goggles, ear protection
and safety helmet.
• The earth auger should be operated by one person.
• Always hold the earth auger firmly with both hands. Wrap your fingers tightly around the
handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and fingers.
• Make sure your earth auger handles and grip are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch,
oil or grease.
• Do not try to force the auger into the ground with your body weight.
• Work carefully. Reactive power of machine you can drag and cause serious damage or injury,
when you drill using a rotary motion.
• Striking something hard in the earth, such as a rock or gravel, may cause the drilling tool to
slow down suddenly or stop. In such a situation, some or all of the rotational force (reactive
force) is transferred to the the the power unit and handle frame of the earth auger which can
cause the auger powerhead and handles to rotate suddenly in a counterclockwise direction.
• If the auger jam, release switch button and stop the engine immediately.
• To reduce the risk of injury from reactive forces, the operator must have a firm grip on the
machine and a good foothold.
• If you feel or hear the drilling tool strike a solid object, release the switch button switch and
stop engine immediately and remove the object before drilling is continued.
• When drilling in heavy clay soil, bore max.1/3 way and remove the auger from the hole. Clean
off auger then continue in slow steps frequently clearing drill.
• Contact with electrical cables or wires can cause serious injury or death as a result of electrical
shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution and damage to property, always be alert for
underground pipes and cables and for overhead wires. Before drilling, obtain the necessary
plans and permits. Contact your local utility company or your locator service, for information as
to cable and pipe locations. Where necessary, confirm actual location by use of devices such as
cable detectors and/or by carefully dug trenches.
• Replace the bit immediately if any cracks or other damage are present.
• Never attempt to carry out servicing or repairs that are not part of the routine maintenance. Call specialised
and authorised workshops only. When replacing parts or components, use only original spare parts.
• This machine is not designed for working with ice, excessively rocky ground and especially in an
area which with underground electric, gas, water, or telephone lines.
• This machine is not designed for use in any position other than the auger bit is in upright.
• Take into account the effect of the machine vibrations. While working take frequent rest breaks.
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