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Operator's Manual

RAPALA

®

 

Power Ice Auger

WARNINGS AND SAfEty PRECAUtIONS

OPERAtOR’S RESPONSIBILIty

Accurate, safe and effective use of this unit is the operator’s  

responsibility.
•  Read and follow all safety instructions.
•  Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
•  Maintain  the  unit  according  to  directions  and  schedule  

included in this Rapala operator’s manual.

•  Ensure that anyone who uses the unit is familiar with and 

understands all controls and safety precautions.

SAfEty MESSAGES

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to 

potential safety concerns, engine damage as well as helpful  

operating and servicing information. please read all the infor-

mation carefully to avoid injury and damage to the unit.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual 

that may help the operator in the operation or service of the 

unit.

 

this symbol points out important safety instruc-

tions which if not followed could endanger your 

personal safety. 

BEfORE OPERAtING: 

 

WARNING

WARNING INDICAtES A HAZARD WHICH, If NOt 

AVOIDED, COULD RESULt IN DEAtH OR SERIOUS  

INJURy AND/OR PROPERty DAMAGE.

 CAUtION

CAUtION INDICAtES yOU CAN BE HURt OR yOUR 

EQUIPMENt DAMAGED If tHE SAfEty INStRUC-

tIONS tHAt fOLLOW tHIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOt 

OBEyED.

 IMPORtANt

INDICAtES HELPfUL INfORMAtION fOR PROPER 

 

ASSEMBLy, OPERAtION, OR MAINtENANCE Of 

 

yOUR EQUIPMENt.

 WARNING

fAILURE tO COMPLy WItH ALL SAfEty AND OPERAt-

ING INStRUCtIONS CAN RESULt IN LOSS Of ENGINE 

CONtROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURy tO yOU AND/

OR ByStANDERS, AND RISk Of EQUIPMENt AND 

PROPERty DAMAGE. 

 WARNING

READ ENtIRE OPERAtING AND MAINtENANCE 

INStRUCtIONS fOR tHIS PRODUCt AND tHE 

INStRUCtIONS fOR tHE EQUIPMENt tHIS ENGINE 

POWERS.  fAILURE tO fOLLOW INStRUCtIONS COULD 

RESULt IN SERIOUS INJURy OR DEAtH. OPERAtE tHE 

ENGINE ACCORDING tO tHE SAfEty INStRUCtIONS 

OUtLINED HERE AND INSERtED tHROUGHOUt tHE 

tExt.  ANyONE WHO USES tHIS UNIt MUSt READ tHE 

INStRUCtIONS AND BE fAMILIAR WItH tHE CONtROLS.

SAfEty DECALS:

Below are three of the warning decals attached to the auger. It is 

important to read all safety precautions and locate the warning 

labels before using this product.

     WARNING!

Failure  to  read,  understand  and 

follow  all  warnings  and  instruc-

tions  listed  could  result  in  seri-

ous injury or death. Keep all body 

extremities,  loose  clothing  and 

foreign  objects  clear  of  rotating 

auger. Be sure auger is securely 

attached  to  powerhead  during 

use. Never carry auger between 

holes  with  the  engine  running. 

This auger is not designed to be 

utilized  as  an  anchoring  device. 

Use this auger/powerhead as per 

provided instructions only.

LBLAUGER     R061909

Summary of Contents for VORTEX

Page 1: ...OWER ICE AUGER NITRO 43cc POWER ICE AUGER BLACK ICE 43cc POWER ICE AUGER TUNDRA 51cc POWER ICE AUGER ENDURA 51cc POWER ICE AUGER Visit us at www rapala ca GAS OIL RATIO 50 1 BLACK ICE 43cc POWER ICE A...

Page 2: ...RATION AND SERVICE Record the product model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting technical support Excluding emissions related warranty i...

Page 3: ...ETY INSTRUC TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED Important INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR equipment Warning Failure to comply with all...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...ately If fuel is spilled do not start the engine but move product and fuel container away from the area Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and dry after wiping and before starting Allow fuel...

Page 6: ...ire to the spark plug PRE OPERATION PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING Before starting your unit make sure the black throttle cable housing is seated all the way into the brass ferrule at the engine side o...

Page 7: ...ld be kept free of oil or other moisture for efficient operation 2 Drillholeswithoutplacingexcessivebodyweightontheunit The auger operates most efficiently with a shaving action caused by the weight o...

Page 8: ...el of grease is below top of the gears DO NOT OVERFILL 2 Keep all screws nuts and bolts tight 3 For cold weather operation store the unit in a cool environ ment Transferring the unit from a warm to a...

Page 9: ...re best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic Maintenance replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed...

Page 10: ...products but no amount of careful design by us and careful maintenancebyyou canguaranteearepair freelifeforyourunit Most repairs will be minor and easily fixed by following the sug gestions in the tro...

Page 11: ...3 Carburetor out of adjustment 3 Call factory Engine is hard to start 1 Stale fuel 1 Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Always use gas stabilizer 2 Spark plug wire loose 2 Make sure spark wire is s...

Page 12: ...uct not to exceed twenty four consecutive months from the date of purchase for consumer applications As a Viper smallengineowner youareresponsibleforexecutingpropermaintenancelistedinyourOperatingandM...

Page 13: ...areasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either your selling dealer or a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service Facil ity To locate the Ardisam Auth...

Page 14: ...related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service Facility 5 When the engine is inspected by a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Ser...

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