210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 8
and allow it to cool before refueling. Never remove the
gasoline tank filler cap while the engine is running.
Never operate an engine without a gasoline 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 Hole Diggers utilize a 2
Stroke gasoline engine. Two Stroke engines require
the addition of oil mixed with the gasoline for
lubrication. Before operating the Hole Digger, refer to
the Specifications section of this manual for more
detailed information regarding gasoline and lubrication
requirements.
3) Operate the Hole Digger with the correct number of
personnel required for the specific unit. Refer to the
Specifications section of this manual for more
detailed information. Never attempt to utilize a two man
Hole Digger with only one operator. One operator can
not exercise adequate and safe control of the Hole
Digger. Personal injury will result. 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. Use of a two man Hole Digger
by more than two operators can lead to confusion and
loss of control, resulting in 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.
4) Do not operate the Hole Digger with onlookers close
by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear. Keep all body
parts, loose clothing and foreign objects clear of the
rotating auger. 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 cause
the shovel and/or foreign object to become entrapped
by the rotating auger, leading to the possibility of
property damage and/or personal injury. Replacing
Pengo® type auger teeth requires that they be
installed with a hammer. Use only a soft type hammer
to install these types of teeth. Guard against the
possibility of injuries: wear safety glasses and
appropriate safety clothing. Caution all onlookers
about the possibility of flying debris.
5) Start the engine carefully. Two Man Hole Diggers
are designed to be started by both operators in the
following manner: the crew chief regulates engine
speed (RPM) with the engine throttle control while the
crew member starts the engine by use of the recoil
starter. The crew chief is responsible for the necessary
verbal commands. Never operate a two man Hole
Digger if it requires one of the operators to manipulate
both the engine throttle control and the engine recoil
starter at the same time. This is not a factory designed
configuration for the Hole Digger. Such a machine
configuration will result in loss of machine control and
personal injury. Contact the Customer Service
Department for information relative to restoring the
Hole Digger to its original configuration BEFORE
utilization. There is no charge for this service.
6) Start and operate the Hole Digger only in a well
ventilated, outdoor area. 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. Wrap your fingers around the
handle grips/gripping areas, keeping the grips/gripping
areas cradled between your thumbs and forefingers.
Always make sure the operator handle(s) 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.
7) Stop the engine between each hole to minimize the
potential of personal injury. Special care must be
exercised in slippery conditions and in difficult,
overgrown terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such as
tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. The
normal use of this tool is on level ground. Other digging
terrains can be dangerous and should be avoided.
Only properly trained operators should attempt these
techniques.
8) Contact with a hot engine muffler can cause
property damage and/or personal injury. Remain clear
of a hot, engine muffler. Do not overspeed the engine
by altering the governor setting or by disconnecting the
engine governor. Serious damage to the engine and/or
personal injury can result.
9) 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),
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