EarthQuake E43 - Manual (Page 7)

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Operator's Manual
Earth Auger Powerhead E43/E43CE
FILLING GaS taNk
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refill-
ing the gas tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from flames and
sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the gas cap.
4. Loosen gas cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill gas tank completely full; allow space for fuel to expand.
7. Immediately replace gas cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled fuel and
allow to dry before starting engine.
NOrmaL OPEratION
1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two hours
of normal operation. During this break-in period, clutch slippage
may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil or other moisture
for efficient operation.
2. Drill holes without placing excessive body weight on the unit. The
auger operates most efficiently with a shaving action caused by
the weight of the unit itself.
3. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
4. Do not use an earth auger in the ice.
uSING thE SCrEW tYPE, maNuaL VENtING GaS CaP
Your powerhead is equipped with a screw type, manual venting gas cap.
1. Before starting the engine, turn the screw in the top of the gas cap
2-3 turns (counterclockwise) to its venting position. DO NOt turn
the screw to the point that it stops (4-5 turns counterclockwise). To
ensure that gas will not spill during use, check that the gas cap is
screwed on tightly and the gas cap screw is in the venting position.
2. After using the power earth auger and before putting away or
transporting it in a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw and gas cap
on (clockwise) tightly. This will prevent gas from leaking during stor-
age. The gas cap will not leak during storage if gas cap is tight and
the screw at the top is tight. Note: When storing the unit upright
for a period of time in hot weather, ventilate the fuel tank cap to
prevent leaking fuel from the carburetor.
ImPOrtaNt NOtE: the handle bar vibration has a measured
acceleration value that does not exceed 2.5 m/s 2 . the measured
sound power level measured from the operator’s position is 100
dBLWa and is guaranteed not to exceed 106 dBLWa. the mass
of the powerhead is 9.9 kg. (22 lbs.)
CautION
aLWaYS haNDLE FuEL IN a WELL VENtILatED arEa, Out-
DOOrS, aWaY FrOm FLamES Or SParkS.
DO NOt Start ENGINE IF FuEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF Ex-
CESS FuEL aND aLLOW tO DrY. rEmOVE ENGINE FrOm
arEa tO aVOID SParkS.