Speeco S241003C0 User Manual
TWO MAN HAND HELD
EARTH AUGER
S241003C0
Owner’s Manual
Assembly & Operating Instructions
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Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury
or death.
PD27-679-0911
Rev 4
Table of Contents
Page(s)
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................ 1-2
Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 1
Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................................................... 1
Operating Safety ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Fire Prevention .............................................................................................................. 2
Safety Decals ................................................................................................................ 3
Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3
Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3
Starting Instructions ................................................................................................................ 4
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4
Parts Breakdown Illustration ...................................................................................................... 5
Parts List ..................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Auger Parts List .......................................................................................................................... 8
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 ques-
tions 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 pants are also recommended.
OPERATING SAFETY
NEVER operate this earth auger without knowing and understanding all operating and safety instruction and warning
decals.
ALWAYS operate with two persons.
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 inuence 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.
If the auger rotates while the engine is idling, turn off the machine immediately and contact SPEECO at 1-800-525-8322
for further information.
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If an obstruction is encountered during operation, release the throttle control until the engine idles down. Then remove the
earth auger from the ground and turn it off. Remove the obstruction, if possible, and resume digging.
NEVER tilt the gas tank if the engine is running, hot or if the unit is indoors.
NEVER have the throttle control fully open when starting. You could easily lose control of the digger.
NEVER run the digger indoors, in poorly-ventilated or partially enclosed areas, or outdoors where the exhaust could be
drawn into a building. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is odorless and deadly.
ALWAYS avoid contact with the exhaust area of the engine to prevent possible burns.
ALWAYS remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance, adjustment or repairs.
FIRE PREVENTION
NEVER store the digger indoors with fuel in the tank. Fumes could be ignited by a spark, ame or pilot light. ALWAYS
drain the fuel outdoors into an approved container.
ALWAYS close the fuel vent cap on the engine when transporting this digger or when the engine is stopped.
NEVER remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is running.
NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel cap removed.
NEVER tilt the digger more than 20° from the upright position during continuous operation. Do not tilt more than 30° dur-
ing intermittent operation.
NEVER ll the gas tank to the top. Fill to a point 1/2” below the bottom of the ller neck. Room must be allowed for fuel
expansion.
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling.
NEVER smoke while refueling the tank or operating this machine.
ALWAYS use an approved red gasoline container to store and dispense fuel.
ALWAYS keep ammable materials including grass and leaves away from the mufer and the engine.
NEVER ll the tank indoors. Relling should be done outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.
NEVER allow children to refuel the tank.
NEVER operate this earth auger if there is spilled gasoline on the engine or in the immediate area. Wipe up the spill and
allow the gas to evaporate before operating the digger.
WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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