EarthQuake 9800 Series Operator's manual - Caution
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Operator's Manual
Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
Intended Use /
Foreseeable Misuse
This is a motorized earth auger that drills into soil. It is pedes-
trian controlled. It has a petrol-fuelled internal combustion en-
gine that powers the auger blades. It shall not be used for any
other purpose.
WARNINGS AND SAFETy PRECAUTIONS
OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITy
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is
the operator's responsibility.
• Readandfollowallsafetyinstructions.
• Carefullyfollowallassemblyinstructions.
• Maintainthemachineaccordingtodirectionsandschedule
included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
• Ensurethatanyonewhousesthemachineisfamiliarwithall
controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL SAFETy 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 infor-
mation 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.
This symbol points out important safety instruc-
tions which if not followed could endanger your
personal safety. Read and follow all instructions
in this manual before attempting to operate this
equipment.
BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE:
Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and
maintenance instructions AND the instructions in the engine
manual that accompanies this product (if applicable). Failure to
follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. Operate
the machine according to the safety instructions outlined here
and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this machine
must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
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.
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
yOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLy WITH
ALL SAFETy AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP AND
OPERATE yOUR MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLy WITH ALL SAFETy AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF
MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURy TO
yOU AND/OR BySTANDERS, AND RISk OF EQUIPMENT
AND PROPERTy DAMAGE. THE TRIANGLE IN THE TExT
SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS
WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED.