Operator’s Manual
Ion™ Electric Ice Auger
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OPERATION
The Ion™ is powered using the 36-volt battery 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. Slide the operating lock button, then squeeze the operating
trigger. Following a two-second safety delay, the auger will
then start drilling. SEE FIGURE 3.
3. To stop the auger, release the operating switch.
4. When the auger is not in use, remove the battery.
NOTE: When the auger is not in use, be sure to situate
the auger so that electronic components (battery, motor,
switch, etc.) are away from water, snow or other moisture.
BATTERY CHARGING AND MONITORING
1. Remove the rubber battery hold-down strap by pulling it
towards the motor. SEE FIGURE 4.
2. Remove the battery by sliding it off of the powerhead.
3. Plug the charger into a 110/240AC outlet.
4. Slide the battery into the charger.
5. The charge indicator light should blink green. SEE FIGURE 5.
6.When indicator light is lit solid green, the battery is fully charged.
7. Once the battery has been fully charged, unplug the charger
from the wall.
8. Remove the battery from the charger.
9. Place the battery back onto the powerhead when ready to use.
10. Pull the rubber battery hold-down strap back over battery.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Read the maintenance schedule and observe these
Good maintenanceisessentialforsafe,economical,andtrouble-
free operation. To help you properly care for your powerhead,
the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine
inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures
using basic hand tools.
Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special
tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally
performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating
conditions. If you operate your powerhead under unusual
conditions, such as sustained high-load, or use in unusually wet
conditions, consult Ion™ customer service for recommendations
applicable to your individual needs and use.
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Before each
day’s use
Every 500
charges Yearly
Check bolts and nut X
Battery Charge X
Replace X
Sharpen/Replace Blades X
IMPORTANT
DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY ON POWERHEAD WHEN
AUGER IS NOT IN USE. ALWAYS UNATTACH BATTERY
WHEN NOT USING THE ICE AUGER.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
operating
trigger
operating
lock button
battery
rubber battery
hold-down strap
pull rubber
battery strap over
battery to secure
indicator light
