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The auger rotation direction or speed is not switched after pushing the rotation direction/ speed selector

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Stop the auger completely, push the rotation direction/speed selector to desired rotation and then start the auger again

INSTALLING THE EARTH AUGER BIT

WARNING: The auger bit is very sharp. To prevent personal injury, exercise extreme caution when cleaning, installing, or removing the auger bit. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the auger bit.


Steps to Install the Earth Auger Bit:

1. Remove the locking pin with the pin clip from the earth auger bit.
2. Mount the upper end of the auger bit onto the drive shaft of the power head (Fig. B1).


3. Align the connection holes on the auger bit and drive shaft.
4. Insert the locking pin through the aligned connection holes.
5. Close the pin clip to prevent the locking pin from falling out (Fig. B2).

B1-1Drive ShaftB1-2Upper End of the Auger Bit
B2-1Drive ShaftB2-2Locking Pin
B2-3Pin Clip

Possible cause: Switching direction of rotation between forward and reverse is only possible when the auger is stopped.

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