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User manual
1
General warnings
Read all the instructions and warnings carefully before using
this product. Failure to follow warnings and instructions can
result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Before
installation, check if all accessories are complete and without
damage. If not, contact customer service. Keep these
instructions in a safe place for future reference. Use this
product with its original parts only. vidaXL cannot be held
responsible in the event of damage or injury due to incorrect
use of this product. The information contained in this manual is
believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, vidaXL
reserve the right to change or modify any of the specifications
without notice or obligation to update existing units. Repairs
should only be carried out by a specialist or in the service
centre. Never attempt to repair the product yourself.
2 Warnings and personal safety
To ensure the safety of you and others, read the following
precautions before using the equipment.
2.1
Attire
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Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long trousers closed at the
cuff.
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Do not wear a neck-tie or other loosely dangling garments.
Such articles may become entangled in the drill when
working.
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Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from flying
objects.
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Wear a work cap when working on flat ground and a helmet
when working on slopes.
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Wear work shoes with non-slip soles.
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Wear ear plugs or other adequate devices to protect the
ear drum from noise.
2.2
Environmental precautions
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Do not work for long periods of time in summer and winter.
Take breaks frequently.
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Do not use the auger in the rain. The possibility of you
slipping is increased when the ground is wet.
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Do not use the auger indoors or in poorly ventilated places.
Exhausts are poisonous.
2.3
Strictly No Fire
This equipment runs on gasoline.
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Do not smoke or use live flames in the vicinity of the auger.
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Do not remove the gas cap or refuel while the engine is
running or hot.
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Wipe the body clean of any spilled gasoline after refueling.
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Ensure at least 3 m distance from fuel sources when
starting the equipment up.
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Keep flammables away from the muffler and the exhaust
path.
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Store fuel in approved containers only and keep in a cool
place.
2.4
Checks before start-up
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Check whether all bolts and nuts are securely tight. Tighten
where necessary.
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Check the cutting blades are well filed and void of chipping,
cracking or bending. Never use a drill when damaged.
2.5
Cautions during usage
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Do not allow other persons within 5m of the worksite. It is
dangerous for pets and children to be near the equipment
when it is being operated.
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Use caution when drilling through rock and ground. The
equipment may reverse.
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It is dangerous to use the auger in an awkward or
uncomfortable position.
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Be sure to stop the engine before allowing persons to
approach within 5 m of the equipment. Make sure anyone
approaching the auger approaches it from the front.
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Always stop the engine and take the necessary precautions
when suspending work or moving to another location.
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Do not allow children, or anyone unskilled in equipment
usage, to operate the equipment.
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Never touch the drill while the engine is running. Be sure
the engine is off and the drill has stopped rotating before
handing it.
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Beware of the drill when in rotation. Keep hands, other
body parts, and clothes away from the drill.
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Make sure the drill has completely stopped before placing it
on the ground.
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Idle the engine when the drill is excessively loaded or when
rotation has stopped.
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When deep drilling, do not attempt to complete the task in
1 stretch. Extract soil in 2 or 3 steps.
2.6
Precautions after usage
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Before servicing the auger or making repairs, always stop
the engine, remove the plug cap from the spark plug, and
allow the engine to cool down.
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Before storing the auger, drain all remaining fuel and wipe
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