Eskimo 893BQ9 User Manual

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Power Ice Auger

Operator's Manual

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893B8
893BQ8
893BQ9

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9003B

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9003BQ8
9003BQ9

9003B10

All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

IB-893B/9003B-06E

Rev. 08/26/05

© Copyright 2005 Ardisam, Inc.

INTRODUCTION, REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY

THANK YOU . . .THANK YOU . . .

THANK YOU . . .

THANK YOU . . .THANK YOU . . .

for purchasing an Eskimo® Power Ice Auger from Ardisam,
Inc. We have worked to ensure that it meets high standards
for usability and durability. With proper care, your auger will
provide many years of service. Please take the time to read
this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and
maintain your auger. Congratulations on your investment in
quality.

WARRANTYWARRANTY

WARRANTY

WARRANTYWARRANTY

REGISTRAREGISTRA

REGISTRA

REGISTRAREGISTRA

Fill out and mail the registration card located in your parts
packet. Warranty is valid only if your completed registration
card is received by Ardisam, Inc., at time of purchase.

Model Number _________________________________

Serial Number _________________________________

Engine Serial Number ___________________________

Date of Purchase _______________________________

Place of Purchase ______________________________

TIONTION

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TIONTION

One Year Limited Warranty

The Ardisam, Inc., Manufacturing Comp any warrants this Eskimo® Ice Auger to be free from defects in material or
workmanship. Conditions of this warranty include:

What is covered under warranty:

Ardisam, Inc. will repair or replace any part defective in workmanship or material within one year after delivery of the
ice auger to the original purchaser.

What is not covered under warranty:

This warranty applies only to products which have not been repaired or altered outside our factory . It covers only
defects resulting from normal use, and does not cover defects arising from misuse, alteration, negligence,
commercial use, or accident. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser , and is not transferrable.

How to obtain service:

Return the product to us at the address below with transportation charges prepaid.

This warranty supersedes all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on our
part. Ardisam, Inc., does not assume, and does not authorize any other person to assume for us, any liability in
connection with the sale of our products. This guarantee is void unless warranty card is properly filled out and
returned to Ardisam, Inc., Cumberland, Wisconsin, at time of purchase.

Ardisam, Inc.

ARDISAM

1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, WI 54829

1-800-345-6007 • 1-715-822-2415

Email [e-mail]

www.ardisam.com

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SAFETYSAFETY

SAFETY

SAFETYSAFETY

Owner's ResponsibilityOwner's Responsibility

Owner's Responsibility

Owner's ResponsibilityOwner's Responsibility

Important Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Precautions

Important Safety Precautions

Important Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Precautions

Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of
the auger is the owner's responsibility.

• Read and follow all safety instructions.

• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.

• Maintain the auger according to directions and

schedule
included in this Eskimo operator’s manual.

• Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is
familiar with all controls and safety
precautions.

Special MessagesSpecial Messages

Special Messages

Special MessagesSpecial Messages

Your manual contains special messages to bring
attention to potential safety concerns, machine
damage as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the
information carefully to avoid injury and machine
damage.

CAUTION

Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight potential
hazards or death to the operator or bystanders that
may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.

Please read this section carefully. Operate the

auger according to the safety instructions and
recommendations outlined here and inserted
throughout the text. Anyone who uses this auger
must read the instructions and be familiar with
the controls.

This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting
to operate this equipment.

• The ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme
caution when drilling a hole or replacing the
blades. Put blade guard on after each use.

• Do not carry the auger powerhead between
holes with the engine running.

• The auger should not rotate when the engine i
is idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling,
contact Ardisam,Inc. for instructions.

• Always hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine and
auger.

Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator of
actions or conditions that might result in damage to
the machine.

NOTE: General information is given
throughout the manual that may help the
operator in the operation or service of the
machine.

W ARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

• 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° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.

• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

• If the ice auger becomes unturnable in a hole,
turn engine off and allow to cool before
attempting to remove it manually.

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OPERAOPERA

OPERA

OPERAOPERA

TIONTION

TION

TIONTION

OPERAOPERA

OPERA

OPERAOPERA

TIONTION

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CAUTION

Please do not start your auger until you have read the
Tecumseh Operator’s Manual that came with your
engine, and the section in this manual titled Safety. If
you have read these, follow the steps below to start
your auger. Always perform this pre-start checklist
before starting the engine.

1. Read the Tecumseh Operator’s Manual and
follow instructions for fuel type, starting, etc.

USE PROPER GAS/OIL MIXTURE.

2. The clutch will transfer maximum power after
about two hours of normal operation. During
this break-in period clutch slippage may
occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil or
other moisture for efficient operation.

3. Dig holes without placing excessive body
weight on the unit. The auger operates most
efficiently with a shaving action caused by
the weight of the unit itself.

4. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes
are deadly.

5. Do not use an ice auger as an earth auger.

6. The ice auger blade protector should be
attached to the auger head when not in use.
This will protect the cutting edge of the
ice auger blades.

FUEL MIXTUREFUEL MIXTURE

FUEL MIXTURE

FUEL MIXTUREFUEL MIXTURE

(Refer to your Tecumseh Operator’s Manual for
further information on fuel.)

2. Mix fuel in a 1 or 2 gallon container approved
for gasoline.

3. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a
clean surface.

4. Carefully pour fuel into the tank.
Avoid spillage.

5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand
tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

STST

ARTING AND STARTING AND ST

ST

ARTING AND ST

STST

ARTING AND STARTING AND ST

OPPINGOPPING

OPPING

OPPINGOPPING

CAUTION

Do not hold throttle lever wide open while starting.
Loss of control of auger could result.

TO START:

1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, move
engine outdoors to a well ventilated area.

2. Open gas cap vent if your engine is so
equipped.

3. Flip the toggle switch to the on position.

4. Move choke lever to full choke position if
engine is cold. DO NOT use primer or choke
to start a warm engine.

NOTE: 3-HP model may require use of
the primer bulb when cold, push three
times before starting (five times in colder
temperatures).

CAUTION

Never fill gas tank indoors. Never add gas when engine
is running or hot from operation. Do not smoke when
filling gas tank. Never allow children to refuel gas tank.

This engine uses a gas/oil mixture. DO NOT RUN
ENGINE ON STRAIGHT GAS ONLY. ENGINE DAMAGE
WILL RESULT!

1. Mix clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline (minimum
of 77 octane) with a high quality 2 cycle
engine oil at the ratio of 5 oz. oil to 1 gallon
gasoline.

5. Pull recoil starter until engine fires.

6. Move choke lever to half choke position

(midway between off and full).

7. Pull recoil starter until engine runs.

8. Keep at half choke position until engine runs

smoothly.

9. Move choke lever to off position.

10. Move throttle control to desired speed.

TO STOP:

Flip the toggle switch to the off position.

Refer to the Tecumseh Operator’s Manual for
more details.

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