Why does Eskimo Tools battery charger LED blink when no battery is attached?
If the Battery Charger LED blinks RED or GREEN or is solid GREEN when the battery is not attached to it, the battery charger is likely defective. Replace the battery charger.
What to do if my Eskimo Tools auger drills a few inches, then spins in the hole?
If your Eskimo Tools auger drills a few inches and then spins in the hole, it is likely that the blades are defective or dull. The suggested solution is to replace them with new blades.
Why does my Eskimo Tools auger spin at normal speed but cut slowly through the ice?
If your Eskimo Tools auger spins at normal speed but cuts slowly through the ice, the blades are likely dull, damaged, or incorrectly re-sharpened. Replacing them with new blades should solve the problem.
What to do if Eskimo Tools powerhead starts then stops while cutting ice?
If the drilling lights come on, the powerhead starts and then stops while cutting ice, and only restarts when the switch is activated (with the battery showing only 1 LED), the battery is likely low on power. You should charge the battery.
Why does my Eskimo Tools powerhead require downward force to cut ice?
If your Eskimo Tools powerhead functions normally but the hole count is drastically reduced, the battery indicates a full charge, and drilling suddenly requires downward force, it's likely that the blades are dull, damaged, or incorrectly re-sharpened. Replace them with new blades.
Why do Eskimo Tools drilling lights stay on all the time?
If the drilling lights stay on all the time, requiring battery removal to turn them off, the LED board has likely failed. Install an LED Light Kit or replace the Controller.
Why does Eskimo Tools battery charger indicate battery is too cold?
If the battery charger indicates that the charging battery is “too cold” (flashing red LED) even when the battery is at room temperature, there is likely a battery temperature sensor malfunction. Replace the battery.
Why don't the drilling lights come on on my Eskimo Tools?
If the drilling lights do not come on, but the powerhead functions normally, the LED system has likely failed, or the controller is not sending power to the LED system. Install an LED Light Kit or replace the Controller.
Why do Eskimo Tools battery LEDs not illuminate?
If the battery LEDs do not illuminate, the battery is either dead or defective. You should charge or replace the battery.
Why does Eskimo Tools powerhead turn slowly with low power when cutting ice?
If the drilling lights come on, the powerhead runs smoothly with no load, but turns slowly with low power when cutting ice (with the battery indicating 4 LEDs), the battery core temperature is likely moderately too cold. Remove the battery from the unit and place it in a warm location (inside a jacket pocket, vehicle or a small cooler with a warmer) for up to 45 minutes.
Stresses reading and understanding all instructions before operating.
Lists critical safety measures for operating the ice auger, including blade handling.
Instructions for attaching the auger to the powerhead using provided tools.
Steps to install the battery guard onto the powerhead with hardware.
Step-by-step guide on charging the battery before initial use.
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