DIRTY HAND TOOLS 104306 Hand Held Post Hole Digger Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: DIRTY HAND TOOLS

Table of Contents

DIRTY HAND TOOLS 104306 Hand Held Post Hole Digger
Product Information
Important Safety Information
Auger Assembly
- Components
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty & Specifications
Specifications
For Service or Questions
References
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DIRTY HAND TOOLS 104306 Hand Held Post Hole Digger

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Product Information

Specifications

Model: 104306
Part Number: 104893 Rev A
Website: https://manual-hub.com/
Customer Service: 1-877-487-8275, 720-287-5182
Manufacturer Website: www.dirtyhandtools.com

Important Safety Information

WARNING:
Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this post-hole digger. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this post-hole digger who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a post-hole digger can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.

Intended Use

DANGER:
Do Not Use the post-hole digger for any purpose other than digging post holes in the soil. Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death.

Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this post-hole digger, you must wear safety gear including:

Goggles or safety glasses
Steel-toed shoes
Tight-fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or drawstrings)

CAUTION:
Do Not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can be caught by moving parts of the post-hole digger including the auger and driveline. Keep clothing and hair away from all moving parts when operating.

General Safety

DANGER:
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly, and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death.

DANGER:
Only one person should operate the digger. Do not move the post-hole digger with the engine running. Do not operate the post-hole digger with anyone in contact with any part of the implement or auger. Serious injury can result from entanglement with moving parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this post-hole digger for purposes other than digging post-holes?
No, using the post-hole digger for any other purpose is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death.
What personal protective equipment should I wear when operating this post-hole digger?
You should wear goggles or safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and tight-fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or drawstrings).
Can I wear loose clothing or jewellery while operating the post hole digger?
No, you should not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can be caught by moving parts of the post-hole digger. Keep clothing and hair away from all moving parts when operating.
Can multiple people operate the post-hole digger at the same time?
No, only one person should operate the digger at a time to ensure safety.

This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.

Important Safety Information

WARNING:
Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this post-hole digger. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone who has not read this manual to operate this post-hole digger. As with all power equipment, a post-hole digger can be dangerous if assembled or misused. Do not operate if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.

DANGER

INTENDED USE
Do Not Use the post-hole digger for any purpose other than digging post-holes in soil. Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
When operating this post-hole digger you must wear safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and tight ﬁtting gloves (no loose cuﬀs or drawstrings).

CAUTION
Do Not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can be caught by moving parts of the post-hole digger including the drill and driveline. Keep clothing and hair away from all moving parts when operating.

DANGER

GENERAL SAFETY
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death.

Read the Operation Manual before operation.

Do not permit others who have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the work area when operating this post-hole digger.
Do not operate the post-hole digger when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not completely alert to operate the post-hole digger
Always check with authorities for underground utilities before digging holes. Serious injury or death could result from contact with gas or electric lines.
Make sure that the auger point and cutting edges are intact and in good working condition before use.

DANGER

ONLY ONE PERSON SHOULD OPERATE THE DIGGER.
DO NOT MOVE THE POST-HOLE DIGGER WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
DO NOT OPERATE THE POST-HOLE DIGGER WITH ANYONE IN CONTACT WITH ANY PART OF THE IMPLEMENT OR AUGER.
SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT FROM ENTANGLEMENT WITH MOVING PARTS.

DANGER

ALWAYS turn oﬀ the post-hole digger if a rock or other obstacle is encountered during operation to prevent damage to the equipment or possible operator injury.
ONLY PERFORM MAINTENANCE such as lubrication, adjustments and repairs with the engine turned off and the spark plug wire detached. Allow the engine to cool down before performing any adjustments or maintenance to this post-hole digger.

CAUTION
AVOID THE MUFFLER and surrounding areas which become extremely hot when the post-hole digger has been running for a short amount of time.

DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE INDOORS or in conﬁned areas lacking proper ventilation. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odourless, colourless poisonous gas.

CAUTION
FIRE DANGER Allow the engine to cool down for several minutes before fueling.

SAFETY DECALS
Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.

Auger Assembly

Attach the auger.
Attach the auger to the output shaft on the bottom of the post hole digger, lining up the holes in the auger with the output shaft and securing with 1/2 in. x 2 in. shear pin and cotter pin. Bend ends of the cotter pin to hold in place.

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Components

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Operation

WARNING:
Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this post-hole digger. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.

In a separate container mix gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a ratio of 25 parts gasoline to one part 2-cycle engine oil (approximately 1 gallon of gas to 2.5 ﬂuid ounces of oil). Mix thoroughly before adding to the post-hole digger’s fuel tank.
Turn the engine switch on the right handlebar to the ON position (backwards).
Slide the choke lever to the choke position.
Press the fuel priming bulb three or four times.
Pull the recoil handle slowly and release.
Pull the recoil handle quickly to start the engine.
Allow the engine to run for a few minutes then move the choke to the run position.
Lower the auger to the ground at the desired angle for hole digging.
Engage the power trigger to start digging at a slow speed lowering the auger slowly as the hole is dug. Increase the speed as the auger goes deeper into the ground by depressing the power trigger further. The type of soil will determine the proper auger speed. A very hard or compacted soil may require operation at varying speeds to be the most eﬃcient in digging.
After the desired hole depth has been reached, spin the auger at a high speed to clear the hole of the soil. Reduce the speed before withdrawing the auger from the hole by easing up on the power trigger, and then releasing the power trigger entirely.

CAUTION

STOP THE AUGER BY PUSHING THE ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH FORWARDS
If a rock or other obstacle is encountered that is too large for the auger to displace the post-hole digger will begin to vibrate. Slowly withdraw the auger from the hole completely. Push the engine on/oﬀ switch forward to stop the engine and remove the obstacle manually. Slowly lower the auger into the hole and engage the power to complete digging the hole.

Maintenance

WARNING
ALWAYS PERFORM MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WITH THE ENGINE POWERED OFF, THE SPARK PLUG WIRE DETACHED, AND THE AUGER TIP RESTING ON THE GROUND

Replace the cutting blade on the auger when it shows excessive wear or it is unusually difficult to drill holes. To remove the cutting blade from the auger, remove the two 1/2 in. hex cap screws. The cutting blade can be replaced with a new blade or it can sharpened with a ﬁle, then replaced.
Check the oil level after every 50 hours of operation. Use EP90 lubricant or equivalent and ﬁll to oil level plug. Always use the same replacement lubricant type.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

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SOLUTION

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The engine will not start| • Add fuel to the fuel tank.

• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug

• Choke should be at the start position for a cold start

• Engine On/Off switch is OFF

Engine runs rough, Hoods during operation| • Clean or replace air cleaner
The engine is hard to start| • Drain old fuel and replace it with fresh. Make sure the 2-cycle oil-to-gas mixture is correct.

• Make sure the spark plug wire is securely attached

• Trigger safety control must be released

• Choke is not in the proper start position

Engine misses or lacks power| • Remove and clean the fuel tank

• Clean or replace air cleaner

• Improper carburettor adjustment, take to authorized engine service centre

• Replace the spark plug and adjust the gap

• Drain and refill the gas tank and carburettor

Auger turns when the engine idles| • Idle speed too high
Auger jumps when drilling| • Cutting edge needs to be sharpened or replaced

Warranty & Specifications

IMPORTANT NOTICE
We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/ or speciﬁcations in this manual without notiﬁcation. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only.

Warranty Repair and Service
Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com for the location of the nearest service center.

Record the information below for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase

Specifications

SKU/Part No./104306

Description Hand Held Post Hole Digger
Engine 52cc, 2-stroke
Fuel 25:1 Gasoline to 2-cycle engine oil
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 fluid ounces (0.8L)
Auger Diameter 8 inches diameter
Maximum Engine Speed 9500rpm
Idle Engine Speed 2700rpm
Auger Speed 110-280rpm
Shear Bolt Replaceable, on driveshaft
Augers
- 4 in. auger, part # 104881
- 6 in. auger, part # 104882
- 8 in. auger, part # 104383 (original replacement)
- 10 in. auger, part #104884
Shipping Weight 35 lbs
Warranty 2-Year Limited Warranty