210 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM-1061-1189, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 19
common sense for operating the Hole Digger for
any given and/or specific job application.
9) Both the auger blade and screw bit must be
replaced when signs of excessive wear are visible. A
regularly scheduled maintenance program will
increase the service life of the auger and increase
overall productivity by substantially reducing operator
fatigue.
10) Avoid placing serious stress to the back and lower
body members. Always lift in a straight line with your
legs. Maintain the back in a vertical position as much
as allowed by the digging process.
11) Stop the engine between each hole to minimize the
possibility of personal injury. Special care must be
exercised in slippery conditions and in difficult,
overgrown terrain. Store the Hole Digger on the job site
by digging a shallow hole or by disconnecting it from
the auger and/or nonflighted auger extension. Close
the gasoline tank breather vent (if so equipped) when
the Hole Digger is not in use.
STOPPING THE HOLE DIGGER.
Stopping the Hole Digger is accomplished by releasing
the throttle contol lever to its maximum, closed position
and allowing the engine to return to its idle speed. Turn
the ignition ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. With
the throttle control functioning properly, the engine can
be brought to idle speed and the auger rotation
stopped when the throttle control lever is fully closed or
suddenly released. If this is not occuring, check the
throttle control, throttle cable, spring loaded plunger
mechanism, and engine idle speed for binding and/or
improper adjustment.
ADDING AND REMOVING THE FLIGHTED AUGER
EXTENSION.
Many digging jobs require a hole deeper than that
provided by standard length augers. For many such
requirements, a nonflighted auger extension is
available. The nonflighted auger extension extends the
digging depth by an additional 15 inches (381 mm).
Utilization of the nonflighted auger extension
requires additional operator experience, skill and
common sense over that of an introductory or
novice level of expertise. The manufacturer has no
control over the experience, skill and common
sense levels of each operator of the Hole Digger.
Utilization of the nonflighted auger extension
requires the accumulation of actual hole digging
experience, skill and common sense. Each
operator must decide if his experience, skill and
common sense level is sufficient to allow him to
proceed with the utilization of the nonflighted
auger extension for any given and/or specific job
application.
Follow this accepted procedure for utilizing the
nonflighted auger extension to extend the digging
depth:
1) Dig to the approximate full depth of the auger
utilizing the described operating instructions. Remove
as much loose soil from the hole as possible utilizing
the described operating instructions.
2) STOP the engine and remove the auger from the
hole. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent
accidental engine starting. Close the gasoline tank
breather vent (if so equipped).
3) Disconnect and remove the Hole Digger from the
auger. Place the auger in the hole. Attach the auger
extension to the auger and secure with an auger pin.
The Hole Digger can now be connected to the auger
extension and secured with an auger pin. Reconnect
the spark plug wire.
4) Follow the instructions outlined for starting and
operating the Hole Digger. Use extra caution when
starting the Hole Digger's engine with the auger in the
hole. Proceed to dig to the desired depth or to the full
depth of the auger extension.
NEVER UTILIZE MORE THAN ONE NONFLIGHTED
AUGER EXTENSION TO INCREASE THE DIGGING
DEPTH OF THE AUGER. THIS EXTENSION IS NOT
EQUIPPED WITH AUGER FLIGHTING TO ELEVATE
THE LOOSE BORINGS FROM THE HOLE.
CONSEQUENTLY, MULTIPLE USE OF
NONFLIGHTED AUGER EXTENSIONS WILL
ALLOW THE AUGER TO "BURY" ITSELF IN THE
HOLE. SUCH USE CAN LEAD TO THE LOSS OF
OPERATOR CONTROL AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
After the desired digging depth has been achieved, the
nonflighted auger extension is removed by utilizing this
ccepted procedure:
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