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Care and Maintenance of Power and Hand Augers:
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General blade information for both hand and power augers:
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Keep blade guard intact when auger is not in use to protect the cutting blades
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After use, wipe blades dry with a cloth and apply a small amount of oil on cutting edge.
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Check and tighten blade screws before and after each use to avoid loss of blades due to vibrating during cutting of holes.
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When sharpening StrikeMaster blades, sharpen the edge of the blade that does not come in contact with the ice.
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Power Auger Care and Maintenance:
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Keep loose clothing, drawstrings, scarves, or the like away from the auger to prevent injury.
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Do not allow the engine to run during transport or walking to another location. The throttle may engage the drill unit that may potentially cause injury.
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Make sure to use the proper oil and fuel mixture ratio as prescribed by the engine manufacturer. Using too much oil can cause the auger to smoke, run rough, or not start at all. For best engine performance, use 91 Octane premium unleaded winter blend fuel (available November through April in most areas of the US).
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Never fill the fuel tank completely; leave at least a half inch below filler neck to allow for fuel expansion.
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When the drilling of holes is complete, firmly close the vent on the fuel cap to avoid leakage.
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During storage of your auger, drain all the fuel from the tank and start the engine to completely remove any residue.
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Fuel that has been left in the fuel tank for more that 30 days may become "stale" or condensate which could make operation of the auger difficult.
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Clean and re-oil the air filter every three months or 25 operating hours. Refer to your engine manufacturers guide to cleaning the air filter.
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Check the spark plug every 100 operating hours.
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To avoid bending of the drill unit, do not drill a partial hole in the ice and leave auger standing. Gravity will cause the weight of the power head to bend the drill unit.
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Store the power auger with the drill attached suspended from a wall bracket. Storage of the auger laying down or leaning in a corner may cause the drill unit to bend due to the weight of the power head.
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Follow instructions in the owner’s manual in order to maintain the warranty and life of the auger.
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Avoid jamming auger in hole when auger binds or is cutting hard. The flighting and blades may become damaged which may prevent the auger from drilling holes.
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Upon a cold start, let the engine idle for warm up for 1 - 2 minutes. This will ensure the best performance for drilling holes.
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