EarthQuake E43 - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY
Owner's R Owner's R Owner's R Owner's R Owner's Responsibility esponsibility esponsibility esponsibility esponsibility
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the
auger is the owner's responsibility.
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Read and follow all safety instructions.
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Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
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Maintain the auger according to directions and
schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
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Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
Special Messages Special Messages Special Messages Special Messages Special Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring
attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage
as well as helpful operating and servicing information.
Please 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 machine.
Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator
of actions or conditions that might result in damage
to the machine.
Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight
potential hazards or death to the operator or
bystanders that may occur if the hazards or
procedures are ignored.
Important Safety P Important Safety P Important Safety P Important Safety P Important Safety Precautions recautions recautions recautions recautions
Please read this section carefully. Operate the auger
according to the safety instructions and
recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout
the text. Anyone who uses this auger must read the
instructions and be familiar with the controls.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this equipment.
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Do not carry the auger powerhead between holes with
the engine running.
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The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling.
If it does rotate when engine is idling, contact Ardisam,
Inc. at 1-800-345-6007 for instructions.
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Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine and auger.
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Do not allow children to operate this power auger. Do
not allow adults to operate the auger without proper
instruction.
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Do not operate any power equipment under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
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Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire
must be removed from spark plug before any repairs are
attempted.
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Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed
150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.
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Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
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If the earth auger becomes unturnable in a hole, turn
engine off and allow to cool before attempting to remove
it manually.
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Use only original equipment parts from Ardisam, Inc.
including all nuts and bolts.
CAUTION
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING