Eskimo HC40Q8 - Manuel (Page 4)

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Operator's Manual
Propane Powered Ice Auger
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Important Safety Precautions:
• Use the correct personal protection equipment. The
HC40 Ice Auger produces noise that can be harmful to
hearing. Use hearing protection when operating.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine and auger.
• The ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution
when drilling a hole or replacing the blades. Put blade
guard on after each use.
• Do not carry the unit between holes with the engine
running.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling.
If it does rotate when engine is idling, contact an
Eskimo-authorized service center for instructions.
• Do not allow children to operate this unit! Do not
allow adults to operate the unit without proper
instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Inspect the ice auger before each use. Keep all screws,
nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire
must be removed from spark plug before any repairs
are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed
150 º F (65 º C). Avoid these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
• If the auger will not turn in a hole, turn engine off
and allow to cool before attempting to remove it
manually.
WARNING
• ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE,
AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS
GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE
PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR
SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING
CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA,
FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO
DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION.
• IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE
SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH AIR AND
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
• START AND RUN ENGINE OUTDOORS. DO NOT
START OR RUN ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA,
EVEN IF DOORS OR WINDOWS ARE OPEN.
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon
monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
• Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may
be pulled into a building.
• Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area
where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not
easily taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole
or areas that are covered by snow drifts.)
• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed
area. (Examples include: buildings that are enclosed
on one or more sides, inside shelters, garages or
basements.)
• Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler
pointed in the direction away from the operator.
• Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone.
People should always be many feet away from the
operation of the engine and its attachments.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine. Stay away from rotating parts. Place
protective covers over rotating parts.
• Do not use engine around dry brush, cloth rags, or
other flammable materials.
• Always keep materials and debris clear of muffler
guard and other hot engine parts.
• Never operate the engine without the muffler guard
in place.