Operation - STRIKEMASTER Lithium 40V Owner's Manual

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
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.
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:
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 posi-
tion 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.
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Forward/