9 — English
LED DISPLAY
The following chart explains the different LED displays:
Setting
Green LED light Red LED Light
Forward
Kickback: active
On
Off
Forward
Kickback:deactivated
On
On
Reverse
On
Off
Issue
Green LED light Red LED Light
Kickback event
Flashing
Off
Overload
Off
On
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
See Figure 7.
When the tool is forced or overloaded, the Li-ion battery
pack will automatically shut off the tool.
If an overload protection event occurs, the tool will stop
and a red light will illuminate for 5 seconds.
When the product stops, release the trigger, and lift it
from the hole.
You may need to find an alternate place to dig if a large
obstruction has caused the machine to stop.
USING THE HOLE AUGER
See Figures 8 - 10.
WARNING!
Maintain a firm grip on the handles with both hands while
using the auger. Keep the auger bit away from your body
and below waist level.
Select the operating mode. When digging, always have
kickback engaged to ensure user safety.
NOTE:
Do not touch the auger bit when the product is
switched on.
Make sure feet are firmly planted above the work surface.
Stand with hips locked. The curve of the handle should
be held close to the user’s body below waist level.
WARNING:
Always stand with the forward/reverse button close to
waist during operation.
Before starting the hole auger, make sure you have a
firm grip with both hands on the handle and the auger
bit pointed downward at a 90° angle above the surface.
Always use the hole auger properly.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the handles. Improper opera-
tion of the may result in serious injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE HOLE AUGER
See Figure 5.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the product. Wear non-slip,
heavy-duty protective gloves. Wear non-skid, protective
footwear that will protect your feet and improve your
footing on slippery surfaces.
To start:
To begin digging, press and hold the lockout button and
squeeze the switch trigger.
To stop:
Release the switch trigger to stop the hole auger.
SWITCH POSITION
See Figure 6.
Display
Description
Location
REV
Reverse
Left
FWD
Forward
Right
Kickback Off
Middle
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
See Figures 6 - 7.
The direction of the auger rotation is reversible and is con-
trolled by a selector located on the motor top handle control
assembly. With the auger held in normal operating position,
set the direction of rotation selector to the right for digging
with kickback protection. Position the direction of rotation
selector to the left to reverse the digging direction. Set the
direction of rotation selector in the center position to turn
the kickback protection off.
ACTIVE KICKBACK
See Figure 7.
The Kickback feature is active when the green lights are
flashing. When the product detects tough soil or debris, the
feature is activated to protect the user.
NOTE:
It is not recommended to switch off kickback protec-
tion at any time, however, in the event it is deactivated, the
tool still has overload protection.
Always ensure that the operator has a firm grip and solid
stance when using this tool.
If kickback occurs, the tool will stop and the green light
will flash for 5 seconds. You will not be able to turn the
unit back on until 5 seconds have elapsed.
Lift the tool from the hole, restart the tool and gently lower
it back into the hole.
OPERATION
