POWXG5020 EN
1 APPLIANCE ..................................................................................... 2
1.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Non intended use .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Residual risks .......................................................................................................... 2
2 DESCRIPTION (FIG 1) ..................................................................... 2
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................. 2
4 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 3
5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .......................... 3
5.1 Work area ................................................................................................................ 3
5.2 Electrical safety ....................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Personal safety ....................................................................................................... 4
5.4 Power tool use and care ......................................................................................... 4
5.5 Service ..................................................................................................................... 5
6 GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS ........................... 5
7 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................... 5
8 OPERATION ..................................................................................... 5
9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................... 6
10 STORAGE ........................................................................................ 6
11 TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................... 6
12 NOISE ............................................................................................... 6
13 WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 6
14 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................... 7
15 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................ 8
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POWXG5020 EN
1200W ELECTRIC EARTH AUGER
POWXG5020
1 APPLIANCE
1.1 Intended use
This earth auger is intended to work with soil, (digging holes for small trees, fence ground
stakes and the like.), which is designed to be used with both hand for gardening purpose.
1.2 Non intended use
This machine is not designed for working with ice, excessively rocky ground and especially in
an area which with underground electric, gas, water, or telephone lines.
This machine is not designed for use in any position other than the auger bit is in upright.
1.3 Residual risks
Even with the intended use of the appliance there is always a residual risk, which can not
prevented. According to the type and construction of the appliance the following potential
hazards might apply:
Access to the rotating auger bit (cutting hazards)
Unforeseen, abrupt movement of the auger bit. (vibrating on hands)
Flung out of foreign materials from the working area.
Inhalation of work place particles, emissions from the gasoline engine
Skin contact with the fuel (gasoline / oil)
Loss of hearing, if no required ear protection used during work.
WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should
only be passed on together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION (FIG 1)
1. Left handle
2. Screw
3. Bolt
4. Auger bit
5. Supporter
6. Power plug
7. Power cord
8. Right handle
9. Motor housing
10. Switch lock-out
11. Switch trigger
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packing materials
Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing)
Check the completeness of the packing content
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damages.
Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period.
Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
WARNING Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
1 x 1200W electric earth auger
1 x Auger bit
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POWXG5020 EN
Caution! Always wear
earmuffs!
Read the manual carefully
before use.
Caution! Always wear eye
protection!
In accordance with
essential applicable safety
standards of European
directives
Do not use the appliance in
wet weather conditions!
Keep bystanders away from
the danger zone!
Remove plug from the mains
immediately if the cable is
damaged or cut
Always switch off the
appliance, disconnect the
power and wait till the
machine comes to a
standstill prior to
maintenance, cleaning or
repair work!
Use protective gloves
Wear sturdy, non-slip
footwear
2 x Bolt
2 x Nut
1 x Hex spanner
1 x Manual
When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
4 SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains operated (corded)
power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
5.1 Work area
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
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