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3 . Tilt the auger to the right so that the Auger Bit is off
the ground .
4 . See Cold, Warm, or Flooded Engine Starting
procedures below .
5 . When the engine starts, raise the unit upright and with
the auger bit vertical and above the location of opera-
tion
6 . Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the handle bars
and with the exhaust port facing away from your body
before engaging the throttle .
WARNING
Keep all parts of your body away from cutting area, the
rotating Earth Auger bit and blades, and hot surfaces .
Cold Starting The Engine
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle lever until engine
starts and runs .
1 . Place the unit on a flat surface .
2 . Move the On/Off Ignition Switch to the "ON" position
(see Fig . 3) .
3 . Move the Choke Lever to the "COLD START" position
(see Fig . 4) .
4 . Press the Primer Bulb slowly 6 times (see Fig . 5) .
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Starting A Flooded Engine:
1 . Place the unit on a flat surface .
2 . Move the On/Off Ignition Switch to the "ON" position
NOTE: Follow the instruction in the Starting Position section
above for the safe auger position during and after starting
the engine .
3 . With the Choke Lever in "Run/Warm Start" position, use
right foot to hold the Throttle Lever fully depressed and
pull the starter handle repeatedly until engine starts
and runs .
D
Stopping The Auger:
CAUTION
The Auger Bit will continue to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine has stopped .
1 . Release the Throttle Lever and allow the engine to idle
for a few moments .
2 . Move the On/Off Ignition Switch to the "OFF" position .
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Operating the Earth Auger:
WARNING
While drilling holes, do not force body weight to auger power-
head . Maintain a firm grip on the handles and maintain
solid footing .
1 . Start the engine following the Starting Engine
procedures .
2 . Place the tip of the Auger Bit at desired location and
hold the unit in the vertical position .
3 . Engage the throttle lever, and first start digging a hole
at a low speed .
4 . Gradually increase the speed as the Auger Bit enters
into the soil .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
for drilling .
NOTE: Follow the instruction in the Starting Position section
above for the safe auger position during and after starting
the engine .
5 . Pull the Recoil Starter Handle sharply until the engine
starts and runs .
6 . After engine starts and runs for 10-15 seconds, move
choke lever to "Run/Warm Start" position
(see Figure 4) .
NOTE: When the weather gets cold, please allow the engine
to warm up at idle for longer period of time, before moving
the Choke Lever to RUN/WARM START position .
Warm Starting The Engine
1 . Place the unit on a flat surface .
2 . Move the On/Off Ignition Switch to the "ON" position
(see Fig . 3) .
NOTE: Follow the instruction in the Starting Position section
above for the safe auger position during and after starting
the engine .
3 . With the Choke Lever in "Run/Warm Start" position,
use right hand to engage the Throttle Lever, pull the
Recoil Starter Handle sharply until the engine starts
and runs .
This could require pulling the starter handle many
times, depending on how badly the unit is flooded .
4 . If the engine fails to start, replace the spark plug with a
new clean and dry spark plug .
5 . Repeat steps 1-3 .
NOTE: If the unit still doesn't start, refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual or call toll free:
1-800–737-2112
5 . As the auger penetrates the soil, you should
occasionally lift the auger up vertically to help disperse
the fractured soil . This will keep the auger hole free of
loose soil and will prevent the auger from becoming
stuck in the soil . This technique will reduce the time to
dig a hole and will prevent overworking the engine .
CAUTION
If the Auger Bit will not turn in a hole, turn engine off and
remove Auger Bit from the hole . Check Auger Bit for dam-
age and remove any debris from Auger Bit or hole . Secure
Spark Plug boot away from the engine and frame to alleviate
potential arcing .
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