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EARTH/ICE AUGER — EG0800/EG0800-FC/IG0800/IG0800-FC26
WORKING WITH THE EARTH/ICE
AUGER (Fig. 8)
WARNING:
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Contact local utility for underground
service marking before using
machine to avoid contact with
underground utilities
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Do not use the earth/ice auger for
anything other than its intended
purpose.
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Use the earth auger only for drilling
holes in soil.
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Use the ice auger to only drill holes
in ice.
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Avoid digging in material that you
suspect contains hidden nails or
other things that may cause the
auger bit to bind or break.
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Stay alert to the torque reaction
force of the machine. Always keep
the operating position that you can
withstand the torque reaction force.
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Be extremely cautious when
working on slopes or uneven
surface.
NOTICE: Before operating, check that
there is no foreign matter (sand, dirt, etc.) stuck in the openings or moving parts.
a. Make sure feet are firmly planted above the work surface and stand with the
handles close to waist. Firmly hold the right handle with your right hand and the
left handle with your left hand (Fig. 8a).
WARNING: Never hold
the right handle with your left hand and the left handle
with your right hand. Improper hand positions may result in serious injury (Fig. 8b).
8a
Left Handle
Right Handle
8b
Right Handle
Left Handle
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