An auger is a tool that is used to bore holes.Augers bore holes in the ground through materials like wood or ice.The 2 most common types of augers are post-hole and drain.
Step 1: The right auger is needed for the job.
You need to think about what kind of soil you'll be digging in, how many holes you will dig, and whether you have someone to help you run the auger.One or two people can operate a hand auger.It takes a lot of work to turn the handle if you only have 1 or 2 holes to dig.A power auger uses a gasoline engine to turn it, but it can be dangerous if it runs into a rock or obstruction.You can be knocked off your feet or break your arm if the top jerks suddenly.There is less chance of injury if the power auger stops because it is mounted on a wheeled frame.The safest way to operate a tractor is from the seat.You are at a safe distance if something goes wrong.
Step 2: Wear leather gloves and steel-toes boots.
Hearing and eye protection are required if you use a power auger.Don't wear loose clothing that can get caught in an anvil.
Step 3: If the soil is particularly hard, break it up.
The first few inches or centimeters are easy to dig into.Use a spade, digging tool or a post-hole digger.The area should be soaked with water if the ground is still hard.
Step 4: The handle should be used to hold the auger upright.
Turn the handle or start the motor.The kill switch can be used to stop the motor if it suddenly stops.
Step 5: It's best to dig down about 30 cm.
The dirt from the blades should be dumped out of the hole.The auger is too heavy to raise easily if you don't dump off the dirt frequently.It might get stuck in the hole.
Step 6: Continue to dig and dump the dirt after the auger is returned to the hole.
Post-holes are about 1 meter deep.If you use extension rods, Augers can dig much deeper.
Step 7: An auger is a pipe snake.
Consider factors such as the age of the house and what plumbing problems you've had before.If you want to clear the smallest drain clogs, a power auger is the best option.A hand-cranked auger is a long cable with a threaded bit that pushes down into the drain.A hand-crank turns the bit, which bores into the obstruction.The motor makes it easier to get through the obstruction.The obstruction can be pulled out of the pipe by reversing the motor.
Step 8: Push the cable into the drain.
If you want to operate it easily, leave 6 to 8 inches between the drain and crank.It could be a problem if you have too much cable between the drain and crank.
Step 9: The motor can be used to turn the bit clockwise.
The bit will push against the obstruction.The obstruction will be bore into if not.
Step 10: When the bit stops turning stop cranking.
When the motor slows down, stop using the power auger.
Step 11: If the obstruction is pushed through, push on the auger.
Pull to see if you can break up the obstruction.If the obstruction breaks, reverse the motor a few times.
Step 12: If the drain becomes blocked, watch it.
If that doesn't happen, use the auger again to get more of the obstruction.The obstruction needs to be broken up before the water can drain.
Step 13: Work on obstructions from the other side.
The clean-out pipe can be found close to the house on the outside or in the basement.The clean-out pipe needs to be Threaded through the auger.