Speeco PD241001C User Manual

Hand Held Earth Auger

Model No. PD241001C

Owner’s Manual

Assembly & Operating Instructions

This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual.
Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury
or death.

PD45-759-0108
Rev 0

Table of Contents

Page(s)

Important Safety Information ................................................................................................ 1-2

Intended Use ..............................................................................................................1

Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................. 1

Safety Decals ............................................................................................................... 1

Operating Safety ........................................................................................................ 1-2

Fire Prevention .......................................................................................................... 2

Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3

Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................... 3

St arting Instructions .................................................................................................................... 3

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 4

Replacement Parts for PD241001C ........................................................................................... 5

Augers & Replacement Parts .................................................................................................... 6

Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Warranty ....................................................................................................................... Back Cover

WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling
or operating this hand held digger. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow
anyone to operate this digger who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment a hand held
digger can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this digger if you have
doubts or questions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 1-800-525-8322

to address these concerns.
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INTENDED USE

This product is designed to dig holes in the soil. It is not intended for any other use. Using this product for anything other
than digging holes in the soil could result in serious injury or death.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Recommended personal protective equipment includes safety glasses and protective hearing devices. Do not wear loose
clothing, open toe shoes or jewelry when operating this earth auger. Long p ants are also recommended.

SAFETY DECALS

Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced decals.
Write us or call 1-800-525-8322 and they will be sent to you at no charge.

P ART NUMBER: DL51-1-62
LOCA TION: HANDLE FRAME

PART NUMBER: DL52-2-11
LOCATION: TOP OF GAS TANK

OPERATING SAFETY

NEVER operate this earth auger without knowing and understanding all operating and safety instruction and warning

decals.

ALWAYS keep everyone clear of the rotating auger when operating this digger. Serious injury or death could result.

ALWAYS keep hands, feet and clothing clear of all moving parts to avoid entanglement with the rotating auger.

NEVER carry the auger with the engine running.
NEVER let children operate the auger or be near it during operation.
NEVER try to force the auger into the ground by using your body weight.
NEVER operate the earth auger or any power equipment while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
ALWAYS make sure that all nuts and bolts are tight before operating this earth auger.
NEVER operate this earth auger until you have checked with local authorities for underground utilities. Serious injury or

death could result from contact with gas or electric lines.

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