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USING THE AUGER - CONTINUED
OPERATION - CONTINUED
NOTE
Maneuver the derrick leg so the auger is positioned directly over the spot
where the pole hole is to be drilled.
5.
Lower the derrick leg (1) by pushing down on the elevation control handle (2) so that pressure Is
placed on the auger pilot bit (3).
NOTE
As you're drilling, follow the auger with the derrick leg. Don't try to push the
auger into the ground and don't let the auger pull the derrick leg down.
6.
Start the auger (4) rotating (digging), by pushing the auger control handle (5) down to the DIG
position. The auger (4) will stop rotating and digging when the control handle is released.
7.
You can increase engine speed so the auger rotates and digs at a moderate speed by pushing the
throttle pedal control (6) down. Observe the tachometer (7) to control the engine rpm and hold it at
the best auger digging speed.
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