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Potential hazard or hazardous situation. Failure to
observe these instructions may lead to injuries or
cause damage to property.
Important information on proper handling. Failure
to observe these instructions may lead to malfunction.
User information. This information helps you to use
all the functions optimally.
Assembly, operation and servicing. Here you are
explained exactly what to do.
Important notes for evironmentally compatible
conduct. Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to environmental damage.
Please refer to the attached assembly and operating
instruction sheet for references to figure numbers in
the text.
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Read and follow the operating instructions and
safety advices before starting up the machine.
Warning! This earth auger may cause serious
injury.
Danger
objects may be thrown out at high speed.
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Keep bystanders away. Safety distance at least 15
m.
Wear hardhat, eye and ear protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear safety shoes.
Protect against humidity.
Do not reach in rotating parts.
Petrol and oil are a fire hazard and can explode.
Fire, open light and smoking are prohibited.
Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Do not start or operate the engine in closed rooms
even if doors and windows are open.
Fuel, fuel mixture (40:1)
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Engine switched off (STOP)
Engine started I
OFF
Choke closed
ON
Choke open
Vent valve
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Left-hand thread)
Working with the earth auger:
Vent valve
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Turn the vent valve anticlockwise.
After use, during transport and storage:
Vent valve
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(close)
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Turn the vent valve clockwise.
Warning of hot surfaces.
Danger of burning!
Do not touch hot engine parts. Such parts may
remain hot for a short time even after the machine
has been stopped.
This product complies with European regulations
specifically applicable to it.
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Please observe as well the regional regulations for noise
protection.
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This machine is only intended for drilling cylindrical holes in
soil (loam, topsoil, sand or the like) in private home and
hobby gardens. This includes holes for planting small trees,
for installing fencing posts or the like. This gasoline engine
driven earth auger may only be used in its vertical position
(drill facing downwards).
This machine is only designed for outdoor use (garden) and
must be held with both hands during operation.
The device is not allowed to be used in public gardens,
parks, sports centres or at roadsides as well as in
agriculture and forestry.
This device may not be used:
in ice, stone or rock
in areas where electric cables, gas, water or telephone
lines are buried
Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
Always use drills suited for the machine as designated in
the operating instructions.
The intended usage also includes compliance with the
operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the
Open the venting valve
before starting the engine
to prevent damages to the
gearbox. After completion
of your work, allow the
gearbox to cool down first.
Now close the vent valve to
prevent gear oil from
escaping.
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