Operation - STRIKEMASTER Lithium 40v Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The StrikeMaster Lithum 40v comes with two hex wrenches: One is stored on the bottom of the Powerhead.
The other is taped to the the mid-point of the spiral. Remove hex wrench from spiral before operating.
1. Unscrew the collar bolt from auger spiral with hex wrench.
2. The large and small holes from each component must line up before installing the bolt.
Push down and twist to line up holes.
3. It is recommended to grease inside collar and transmission output shaft on the Powerhead. Standard
automotive wheel bearing grease is suggested. Insert drive shaft into auger and install collar bolt.
4. Insert collar bolt into the large hole, passing through the drive shaft threads into the small hole of the auger.
Make sure collar bolt is tight. Some wiggle is normal between the Powerhead and auger. Check and tighten
often. Be sure collar bolt/head counter sinks past the outside face of the plastic collar.
W A R N I N G
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COLLAR BOLT BE CHECKED AND TIGHTENED IF NEEDED BEFORE
AND AFTER EVERY USE.
TO INSTALL/REMOVE THE BATTERY
BATTERY
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY
1. Remove StrikeMaster Lithium 40v Battery from carton.
2. Slide Battery onto Battery Charging Base using the channels on both sides as a guide.
Press down until you hear it click in place. Leave Battery on Battery Charging Base until
fully charged (Image 1).
NOTE: Battery is not fully charged when first removed from box.
3. When Battery Charging Base indicator shows green, your Battery is fully charged
(Image 2).
4. Once Battery is fully charged remove from Battery Charging Base. Slide battery onto
Powerhead using the channels on both sides as a guide, pressing down until you
hear it click in place (Image 3).
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
1. Depress the unlocking button on the Battery. Remove the Battery from the Powerhead.
W A R N I N G
BATTERY MUST BE FULLY CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE.
BATTERY UNLOCKING
BUTTON
POWERHEAD

OPERATION

TO OPERATE POWER BUTTON - ON AND OFF
NOTE: The StrikeMaster Lithium 40v is powered using the Lithium 40v Ion Battery (Model# LFV-B/LFV-BEU)
supplied with the unit.
1. Make sure your footing is secure and that you have the unit in the vertical position firmly in your hands.
2. Place Directional Control Switch in Forward position.
3. Pull up the operating lock lever (deadman's switch), then press the POWER button. The auger will start drilling
and the LED worklights will turn on. LED lights will stay on for 30 seconds after power button is released.
4. To stop the auger, release the POWER button and the operating lock lever.
5. In the event your auger gets stuck during operation, reposition your feet and place Directional Control Switch to
Reverse position. This should release spiral from obstruction.
6. When the auger is not in use, remove the Battery for best performance.
NOTE: If you are planning to use the Battery multiple times in a single outing, it is ideal to remove the battery and
place in a warm location. This is especially important in cold weather conditions.
W A R N I N G
Keep the operating lock lever and POWER button pressed while using the ice auger.
FORWARD/REVERSE (FIGURE 4)
IMAGE 1
IMAGE 2
1. Depress the direction control switch to the forward side. The auger will rotate clockwise.
2. Depress the direction control switch to the reverse side. The auger will rotate counter-clockwise.
IMAGE 3
3. The unit must come to a complete stop to change direction.
W A R N I N G
KEEP POWERHEAD CLEAR OF WATER.
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FORWARD/ REVERSE NOTE: Forward/ Reverse
position needs to be selected when the spiral is
at rest. The auger spiral will maintain its current
direction until it comes to a complete rest.
Example: While drilling a hole in the forward position
if switch is accidentally engaged into reverse during
drill cycle, the spiral will continue in forward until the
power buttons are released and the spiral comes to a
complete stop.