200 SERIES TWO-MAN AUGERS
FORM GOM08042004US, VERSION 1.1
English-EN
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ADDING/REMOVING NONFLIGHTED & FLIGHTED AUGER BIT
EXTENSION
For holes deeper than standard auger bits provide, a non-flighted auger bit
extension increases digging depth 15 inches (381 mm). A flighted auger bit
extension increases digging depth 36 inches (762 mm). Additional operator
experience, over introductory/novice skill levels, is required when using. Follow
this accepted procedure to add non-flighted bit extension:
25. Dig to approximate full depth of auger bit following operating instructions.
Remove as much loose soil from hole as possible per STEP 6 of HOLE
DIGGING TECHNIQUES in APPLICATION THEORY & TECHNIQUES
section of this manual.
26. STOP Auger per STOPPING AUGER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
section of this manual.
27. Remove Auger/auger bit from hole. Disconnect auger bit from Auger.
Place auger bit in hole. Attach auger bit extension to auger bit and secure
with auger pin. The Auger can now be connected to auger bit extension
using auger pin.
28. Per STARTING ENGINE WITH AUGER BIT ATTACHED in OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual, dig to desired depth or to full
depth of auger bit extension. To remove auger bit extension, follow this
accepted procedure:
29. STOP Auger per STOPPING Auger in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
section of this manual.
30. Remove as much loose soil from hole as possible per STEP 6 of HOLE
DIGGING TECHNIQUES in APPLICATION THEORY & TECHNIQUES
section of this manual.
31. Lift auger bit extension/auger bit/Auger up far enough out of hole so
bottom end of auger bit extension is clear. FIGURE 18. Block remaining
auger bit with auger fork to prevent falling back into hole. An additional
Crew Member will usually be required. FIGURE 19
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19
32. Disconnect Auger from auger bit extension. Disconnect auger bit
extension from auger bit.
33. Reconnect Auger to remaining auger bit and remove power unit/auger bit
from hole. Reconnect spark plug wire.
34. Per STARTING ENGINE WITH AUGER BIT ATTACHED in OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual dig next hole based on job
application. If project is complete, store Auger per STORAGE section of
this manual.
STOPPING
AUGER
35. Stop Auger by releasing throttle control grip. Power to engine should
immediately be cut off. FIGURE 20
FIGURE 20
NOTE:
If engine power does not cut off, check throttle control grip, throttle
cable, and engine throttle control arm for binding and/or improper adjustment.
WARNING
•
Never utilize more than one non-flighted auger bit
extension to increase overall digging depth.
•
Non-flighted auger bit extensions are not equipped with
auger flighting to elevate loose borings from hole.
•
Multiple use of non-flighted auger bit extensions will
allow auger to “bury” itself in hole. Such use can lead to
loss of operator control and/or personal injury.
CAUTION
•
Utilization of non-flighted/flighted auger bit extensions requires
additional operator experience, skill and common sense over
introductory or novice level of expertise.
•
Manufacturer has no control over experience, skill and
common sense levels of each operator of Auger.
•
Each operator must decide if his experience, skill and
common sense level is sufficient to allow him to proceed with
use of non-flighted/flighted auger bit extensions for any given
and/or specific job application.