EarthQuake 10310 - Manual (Page 3)

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Operator's Manual
Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate, safe and effective use of this product is the operator’s
responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Maintain this machine according to directions and schedule
included in this operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with
and understands all controls and safety precautions.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Read all the information
carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual
that may help the operator in the operation or service of the
product.
This symbol points out important safety instruc-
tions which if not followed could endanger your
personal safety.
BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE:
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-
JURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR YOUR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT
OBEYED.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER RE-
PRODUCTIVE HARM.
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER AS-
SEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
READ AND COMPLY WITH ENTIRE OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MACHINE,
IN ADDITIONAL TO ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAIL-
URE TO FOLLOW AND/OR COMPLY WITH THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF MACHINE
CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO
YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND EQUIPMENT AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE. OPERATE THE ENGINE ACCORD-
ING TO THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED HERE
AND INSERTED THROUGHOUT THE TEXT. ANYONE
WHO USES THIS MACHINE MUST READ THE INSTRUC-
TIONS AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS.
WARNING
CERTAIN COMPONENTS IN THIS MACHINE AND ITS RE-
LATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN CHEMICALS KNOWN
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER,
BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Intended Use /
Foreseeable Misuse
This is a motorized earth auger powerhead that drills into soil. It
is pedestrian controlled. It has a petrol-fueled internal combus-
tion engine that powers the auger blades. It shall not be used
for any other purpose.