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PLEASE READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
» Carefully follow assembly instructions
» Maintain the auger according to directions and
schedule included in this Earthquake’s manual.
» Ensure that anyone who uses the Auger is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
BURNS AND FIRES
The muffl er, muffl er guard and other parts of the engine
become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.
These parts remain extremely hot after the engine
has stopped.
PREVENTION OF BURNS AND FIRES
Never remove the muffl er guard from the engine.
Never touch the muffl er guard because it is extremely hot
and will cause severe burns.
Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
Always keep materials and debris away from the muffl er
guard and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fi res.
15m (50ft)
WARNING! PLEASE READ BELOW VERY IMPORTANT
*DO NOT CARRY THE AUGER POWERHEAD BETWEEN HOLES WITH
THE ENGINE RUNNING.
*THE AUGER SHOULD NOT ROTATE WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING.
IF IT DOES ROTATE WHEN ENGINE IS IDLING, CONTACT DEALER FOR
INSTRUCTIONS.
*ALWAYS KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND AUGER.
*DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THIS POWER AUGER. DO
NOT ALLOW ADULTS TO OPERATE THE AUGER WITHOUT PROPER
INSTRUCTION.
*DO NOT OPERATE ANY POWER EQUIPMENT UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
*KEEP ALL SCREWS, NUTS AND BOLTS TIGHT.
*ENGINE SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, SPARK PLUG WIRE
MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE ANY REPAIRS ARE
ATTEMPTED.
*TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150
DEGREES. AVOID THESE AREAS.
*NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN AN ENCLOSED AREA. ENGINE
EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS.
*IF THE EARTH AUGER WILL NOT TURN IN A HOLE, TURN ENGINE
OFF AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE IT
MANUALLY.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS
NEVER TRY TO VENTILATE ENGINE ENGINE EXHAUST INDOORS.
CARBON MONOXIDE CAN REACH DANGEROUS LEVELS VERY QUICKLY.
NEVER USE FUEL WHERE A SPARK OR FLAME MAY BE PRESENT.
NEVER USE FUEL WHERE A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF IGNITION COULD
OCCUR E.G HOT WATER OR SPACE HEATERS, CLOTHES DRYERS,
ELECTRIC MOTORS ETC.
KEEP FLAMES AND SPARKS AWAY FROM ENGINE AND FUEL TO
PREVENT FIRE. FUEL FIRES SPREAD VERY QUICKLY AND ARE HIGHLY
EXPLOSIVE.
NEVER REMOVE FUEL CAP OR ADD FUEL WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE FILLING.
NEVER DRAIN FUEL FROM ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
ALWAYS WIPE UP EXCESS ΈSPILLEDΉ FUEL FROM ENGINE BEFORE
STARTING. CLEAN UP SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY.
ALLOW SPILLED FUEL TO DRY, AFTER WIPING
AND BEFORE STARTING.KE WHILE REFUELING ENGINE FUEL TANK.