Hand Held Earth Auger - SpeeCo

1 Assembly & Operating InstructionsThis safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this to follow this important safety information may result in serious injuryor 0 Model No. PD241001 CHand held Earth AugerOwner s manual Table of Contents Page(s)Important Safety 1-2 Intended Use ..1 Personal Protective Equipment .. 1 Safety 1 Operating Safety .. 1-2 Fire Prevention .. 2 Assembly Instructions .. 3 Operating Instructions .. 3 Starting Instructions .. 4 Replacement Parts for PD241001C .. 5 Augers & Replacement Parts .. 6 Notes .. 7 Warranty .. Back CoverINTENDED USEThis product is designed to dig holes in the soil. It is not intended for any other use. Using this product for anything otherthan digging holes in the soil could result in serious injury or death. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTR ecommended personal protective equipment includes safety glasses and protective hearing devices.

2 Do not wear looseclothing, open toe shoes or jewelry when operating this Earth Auger . Long pants are also recommended. OPERATING SAFETYALWAYS keep everyone clear of the rotating Auger when operating this digger. Serious injury or death could keep hands , feet and clothing clear of all moving parts to avoid entanglement with the rotating carry the Auger with the engine let children operate the Auger or be near it during try to force the Auger into the ground by using your body operate the Earth Auger or any power equipment while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or make sure that all nuts and bolts are tight before operating this Earth operate this Earth Auger until you have checked with local authorities for underground utilities. Serious injury ordeath could result from contact with gas or electric : Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assemblingor operating this hand held digger.

3 Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allowanyone to operate this digger who has not read this manual . As with all power equipment a hand helddigger can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this digger if you havedoubts or questions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 1-800-525-8322to address these no entiende ingles, se prefiere que busque alguien que interprete las instrucciones para DECALSMake sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced us or call 1-800-525-8322 and they will be sent to you at no NUMBER: DL52-2-11 LOCATION: TOP OF GAS TANKNEVER operate this Earth Auger without knowing and understanding all operating and safety instruction and NUMBER: DL51-1-62 LOCATION: HANDLE FRAME2 NEVER run the digger indoors, in poorly-ventilated or partially enclosed areas, or outdoors where the exhaust could be drawninto a building.

4 Exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is odorless and avoid contact with the exhaust area of the engine to prevent possible remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance, adjustment or store the digger indoors with fuel in the tank. Fumes could be ignited by a spark, flame or pilot light. ALWAYS drainthe fuel outdoors into an approved close the fuel vent cap on the engine when transporting this digger or when the engine is remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is start or operate the engine with the fuel cap allow the engine to cool before fill the tank indoors. Refilling should be done outdoors and in a well ventilated allow children to refuel the smoke while refueling the tank or while operating the use an approved red gasoline container to store and dispense overfill the fuel tank. Leave space for the fuel to expand without keep flammable materials including grass and leaves away from the muffler and the engine.

5 NEVER operate this Earth Auger if there is spilled gasoline on the engine or in the immediate area. Wipe up the spill andallow the gas to evaporate before operating the digger. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. Empty tank by running engine until it stops from lack of leave the digger unattended while the engine is the Auger rotates while the engine is idling, turn off the machine immediately and contact SpeeCo at 1-800-525-8322 forfurther an obstruction is encountered during operation, release the throttle control until the engine idles down. Then remove theearth Auger from the ground and turn it off. Remove the obstruction, if possible, and resume tilt the gas tank if the engine is running, hot or if the unit is have the throttle control fully open when starting. You could easily lose control of the digger. FIRE PREVENTIONWARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductive :This post hole digger was fully assembled at the factory.

6 Refer to the illustrations and parts list should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of 1: Remove the powerhead from the box. The powerhead and Auger are purchased separately. Inspect each piece for shipping damage. If any part is damaged contact your dealer or delivering 2: The gear box has been filled with lubricant at the factory. Check the lubricant level after approximately one year of use. Add all-purpose grease if the level is below the top of the gears. Do not fill to the overflow 3: Attach the Auger to the output shaft on the bottom of the powerhead using the 3/8 bolt (3 or 4), lock washer (5) and nut (6). See the illustrations on page 5. 4: This post hole digger uses an oil/gas mixture of 1:25. Do not mix fuel and oil directly in fuel 4: Adjust the acceleration cable until it is between and mm. An excessive length will result in poor NOTE: The clutch requires a break-in period of approximately two hours.

7 During this time some slippage may occur. For best operation and long life keep the clutch free from oil and ) Start the engine. Never have the throttle control fully open when ) Place the Auger point in the desired hole location. Make sure that the unit is upright. Do not dig at an ) Engage the throttle and start digging at a slow speed. Increase speed as the Auger enters the ) Do not try to force the Auger into the ground with your body ) For heavier soil, move the unit up and and down for each foot of ) Do not use this unit in extremely rocky soils. If an object is encountered that is too large for the Auger to move, release the throttle control until the engine idles down. Then pull the Auger from the hole and turn the engine off. Remove the obstacle, if possible, and resume INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT NOTE: Storing the power head in temperatures below 20 Degrees F could result in difficult ) Move the kill switch to the ON position.

8 The motor will not start while the kill switch is in the OFF ) Move the choke lever to the ON ) Pull the throttle. Grasp the starter cord and ) After the engine has started; slowly move the choke lever to the OFF position If the motor does not start move the choke lever to the OFF position and pull the starter control ) Once the motor is running release the : ALWAYS remove spark plug wire before performing any maintenance, adjustments or repairs CAUTION: NEVER allow children to perform ) Check the air intake and outlet for clogging. This engine is air-cooled, if air passage is blocked the engine may ) Periodically check that the air filter is not dirty. A dirty air filter may cause the Auger to consume more ) Check the level of gear box lubricant after approximately 100 hours of use. Check sooner if digger is used frequently. Add all-purpose grease only to a point below the top of the gears. Do not overfill the ) Periodically check all nuts and bolts for ) Check and clean the spark plug and surrounding area approximately every 50 hours of ) Periodically check the cutting blade and tip for wear and replace if : Replacing worn blades and tips will increase digging efficiency6) For long term storage (greater than one month), you may add fuel stabilizer or empty the fuel tank by running the engine until it stops.

9 Close the fuel cap vent and store the unit in an upright REPLACEMENT PARTSTRAPREBMUNNOITPIRCSEDREBMUNDERIUQER 090142 DPylbmessAlioceR1690142 DPhctulC1190142 DPteksaGylbmessAlioceR1490142 DPhctaCretratS1590142 DPelttorhT1790142 DPtiKlaeSenignE1890142 DPrevoCcitsalP1522142 DPrevoC1622142 DPylbmessAretliF1990142 DPknaTleuF1720142 DPrelffuM1822142 DPnoitingI1922142 DProterubraC1032142 DPgulPkrapS1390142 DPslortnoCelttorhThtiweldnaH1132142 DPyarThctulC1980142 DPretpadAreguA1290142 DPrevoCeldnaHrebbuR1232142 DPtiKlaeSliOxoBraeG1 ECNEREFERREBMUNTRAPREBMUNNOITPIRCSEDREBM UNDERIUQER1750142 DPreguA"011550142 DPreguA"81350142 DPreguA"612150142 DPreguA"4151552142 DPreguAecI"81752142 DPreguAecI"0113L/OtloBdaeHtekcoS5edarG"4 /1-1 XCNU81-"8/314L/OtloB5edarG"4/3-1xCNU81-" 8/315L/OrehsaWkcoL"8/316L/OtuNCNU81-"8/3 17940142 DPreguA"01dna"8,"6rofgnirpStfahS18L/Oreh saWkcoL"61/549L/OtuNCNU81-"61/5401435071 WHtloB5edarG"4/1-2xCNU81-"61/5411L/OtloB 5edarG"8/5xCNU02-"4/1421L/OtuNCNU02-"4/1 431 UBZ250142DP2fogaB-segdEgnittuCreguA"41 UBZ450142DP2fogaB-segdEgnittuCreguA"61 UBZ650142DP2fogaB-segdEgnittuCreguA"81 UBZ850142DP2fogaB-segdEgnittuCreguA"0114 1050142 DPtnioPwercSreguA161L/OtloBdaeHtekcoS"4/ 1-1x"8/3171L/OtuNkcoLmm5481L/OtloBmm53xm m7191152142 DPsedalB2htiwllehsmalC-piT&sedalBgnittuC "81252142 DPsedalB2htiwllehsmalC-piT&sedalBgnittuC "01102L/OtloBmm51xmm5412 :ETONAUGERS & REPLACEMENT PARTS6 NOTESM odel No.

10 _____Date of Purchase _____Place of Purchase _____ _____ _____ _____7 LIMITED WARRANTYThis Earth Auger is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from thedate of purchase. SpeeCo will repair or replace free of charge any part or parts of the Earth Auger that in ourjudgement is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period stated above. Thereplaceable screw point and cutting blade are not covered under this warranty. The warranty also does notcover parts that in our judgement have been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident or ifrepairs have been made by anyone except an authorized dealer. Defective parts must be returned toSpeeco, Inc. 15000 W. 44th Ave. Golden, CO 80403 with the shipping charges prepaid. This warranty is nottransferable to second or subsequent fill out the enclosed warranty card and return it to us for product registration.