Important Safety Information
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Fuel Safety
WARNING
1 . Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES .
2. Never fill gasoline container or the product's fuel tank inside a vehicle or in a truck bed. Accidental electrical static
discharge can ignite fuel vapors which could result in serious injury or death .
3 . Use a container approved for gasoline .
4 . Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit .
5 . Avoid spilling fuel or oil . Wipe up all fuel spills .
6 . Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine .
7 . Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap . Remove fuel cap slowly .
8 . Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, ect .
Maintenance, Transporting & Storage of Earth Auger
1 . Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance . Secure spark plug boot away from engine and frame to
prevent arcing .
2 . Maintain Earth Auger with care . Inspect unit periodically . If unit is not working properly or damaged, have it repaired by
a qualified service center .
3 . Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation .
4 . Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center .
5 . Use only genuine Southland ® replacement parts and accessories . Use of any non-Southland ® parts or accessories
could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty .
6 . Do not remove or modify any parts . Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Earth Auger and will
void the warranty .
7 . Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease .
8 . Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank into an approved container before storing or transporting in vehicle . Use
up remaining fuel in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops .
9 . When not in use, store unit indoors in a dry location . Store Earth Auger above the reach of children or in a locked area
out of the reach of children .
10 . For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment to minimize the possibility of condensation which could
lead to unsatisfactory product performance .
11 . When preparing the Earth Auger for storage or when Earth Auger will not be used for 30 days or more:
a . Inspect and clean the Earth Auger thoroughly .
b . Lightly oil all external metal surfaces .
c . Remove the spark plug, place a few drops of 2-cycle engine oil into the cylinder . Pull the recoil starter
several times to distribute the oil . Replace the spark plug .
d . Inspect and clean air filter as required .
NOTE: To prevent fuel gum deposits in the carburetor and fuel system, it is recommended to use fuel stabilizer . Follow the stabilizer
manufacturer's instructions. Run the engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
WARNING
Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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