Eskimo 893BQ9 - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY
Owner's Responsibility Owner's Responsibility Owner's Responsibility Owner's Responsibility Owner's Responsibility
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of
the auger is the owner's responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the auger according to directions and
schedule
included in this Eskimo operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is
familiar with all controls and safety
precautions.
Special Messages Special Messages Special Messages Special Messages Special Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring
attention to potential safety concerns, machine
damage as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the
information carefully to avoid injury and machine
damage.
NOTE: General information is given
throughout the manual that may help the
operator in the operation or service of the
machine.
Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator of
actions or conditions that might result in damage to
the machine.
Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight potential
hazards or death to the operator or bystanders that
may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.
Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions
Please read this section carefully. Operate the
auger according to the safety instructions and
recommendations outlined here and inserted
throughout the text. Anyone who uses this auger
must read the instructions and be familiar with
the controls.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting
to operate this equipment.
• 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 auger powerhead between
holes with the engine running.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine i
is idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling,
contact Ardisam,Inc. for instructions.
• Always hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine and
auger.
• Do not allow children to operate this power
auger. Do not allow adults to operate the auger
without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• 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° F (65° 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 ice auger becomes unturnable in a hole,
turn engine off and allow to cool before
attempting to remove it manually.
CAUTION
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING