Description

JCB EARTH AUGER (OPERATOR MANUAL)

To operate a JCB Earth Auger attachment efficiently and safely you must know the equipment and have the skill to use it. You must also be a competent operator of the appropriate carrier machine.

About this Manual

This manual details the relevant use and maintenance procedures for the JCB Earth Auger attachment. Although some guidance on using the attachment is given, thisdocument is NOT a training manual. If you are a new operator, get yourself trained in the skills of using the attachment before trying to work with it. If you don’t, you will not do your job well, and you will be a danger to yourself and the people around you.

Attachment Description

The JCB Earth Auger is a hydraulically operated attachment. It is intended to be used on road maintenance sites, and building construction sites to drill into the ground. A hydraulic motor inside the unit receives an oil supply from the carrier machines auxiliary hydraulic circuit. The motor causes the auger to rotate.
The attachment is supplied as a complete unit with hoses and options as required.

Model and Serial Number

The attachment has an identification plate which is located on one of the side plates. The model and serial number of the attachment are stamped on the plate. Always quote the serial number when obtaining replacement parts.

Lifting/Handling

Take care when lifting/handling. Lift the earth auger using the proper lifting points.

Before lifting the attachment, make sure that:

– You have checked the lifting capacity.
– The lifting attachments are in good condition.
– Nobody is positioned within the operating area.
– The person is authorised.
– Only one person is at the controls of the carrier.
– Remove all loose equipment from the attachment exterior.

The weight and dimensions of the earth auger are given in the Specifications section.

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