[header] How to use an auger [title] Choose the right auger for the job. [step] You need to consider 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. [substeps] A hand auger can be operated by 1 or 2 people. 
This is best if you only have 1 or 2 holes to dig, because it takes a lot of work to turn the handle. A power auger uses a gasoline engine to turn the auger, but it can be dangerous if it runs into a rock or other obstruction.