Efco TR 1551 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

SAFETY RULES
• Do not operate earth auger from a ladder. Always cut from a
firm-footed and safe position.
• Do not work near electric cables.
WARNING – Contact with electrical cables or wires
can cause serious injury or death as a result of
electrical shock (Fig.12). This unit is not insulated.
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• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
• When the earth auger is running, grip the left handle firmly
with your left hand and the right handle with your right hand
(Fig.10).
• Never raise the earth auger above shoulder height.
WARNING – Striking a hard object in the earth
with the turning auger and the resulting slowing or
stopping of the auger creates reactive forces. The
transfer of rotational (reactive) forces can cause the
auger powerhead and handles to rotate suddenly in
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a counterclockwise direction and can result in loss of
control or cause the handle frame to hit the operator
or throw him to the ground, resulting in serious
injury.
WARNING – Thrown objects may ricochet and strike
the operator. Therefore, to reduce the risk of injury
to your eyes never operate an earth auger unless
wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses
with adequate top and side protection complying with
ANSI Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard.
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