EarthQuake E43 - Manual (Page 3)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS
E43 Model
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SAFETY
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the auger is the
owner’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the auger according to directions and schedule
included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is familiar with all
controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to poten-
tial 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 manu-
al that may help the operator in the operation or service of
the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
• Do not carry the auger powerhead between holes with the engine run-
ning.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling. If it does rotate
when engine is idling, contact Ardisam,Inc. for instructions.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any mov-
ing parts on engine and auger.
• Always wear a protective hearing device.
• Do not allow children to operate this power auger. Do not allow adults
to operate the auger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be re-
moved from spark plug before any repairs are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150º F (65º C).
Avoid these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• If the earth auger will not turn in a hole, turn engine off and allow to
cool before attempting to remove it manually.
• Use only original equipment parts from Ardisam
including all nuts and bolts.
WARNING
WARNING INdICATES A hAZARd WhICh, IF NOT AVOId-
Ed, COULd RESULT IN dEATh OR SERIOUS INJURY
ANd/OR PROPERTY dAMAGE.
CAUTION
CAUTION INdICATES YOU CAN CAN BE hURT OR YOUR
EqUIPMENT dAMAGEd IF ThE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ThAT FOLLOW ThIS SIGNAL WORd ARE NOT OBEYEd.
IMPORTANT
INdICATES hELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER AS-
SEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
EqUIPMENT.
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.
WARNING!
Failure to read, understand and
follow all warnings and instruc-
tions listed could result in seri-
ous injury or death. Keep all body
extremities, loose clothing and
foreign objects clear of rotating
auger. Be sure auger is securely
attached to powerhead during
use. Never carry auger between
holes with the engine running.
This auger is not designed to be
utilized as an anchoring device.
Use this auger/powerhead as per
provided instructions only.
LBLAUGER Rev. 04/24/08
Below are two of the warning decals attached to the auger.
It is important to read all safety precautions and locate the
warning labels before using this product.
WARNING! !
Auger blades are EXTREMELY SHARP.
To avoid injury USE CAUTION when
removing or replacing blades or guards.
LBLBPE