What to do if Eskimo Tools drilling lights do not come on?
If the drilling lights do not come on, the powerhead will not start, and the battery LEDs do not illuminate, the battery is either dead or defective. Try charging or replacing the battery.
Why does my Eskimo Tools auger jump on the ice and not cut?
If your Eskimo Tools auger jumps on the ice and fails to cut, the blades are likely dull, damaged, or incorrectly re-sharpened. Replace them with new blades to resolve this issue.
What to do if Eskimo Tools powerhead turns slowly then stops cutting ice?
If the drilling lights come on, the powerhead runs smoothly with no load, but turns slowly with low power until it stops cutting ice (with the battery indicating 2-3 LEDs), the battery core temperature is slightly too cold for the existing battery voltage. Remove the battery from the unit and place it in a warm location, then completely re-charge 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.
Why does Eskimo Tools powerhead continuously run-stop-run when cutting ice?
If the drilling lights come on, the powerhead runs smoothly with no load, but continuously runs-stops-runs when cutting ice (with the battery indicating 4 LEDs), the battery core temperature is likely too cold. Remove the battery and place it in a warm location (inside a jacket pocket, vehicle or a small cooler with a warmer) for up to 60 minutes.
What to do if Eskimo Tools powerhead will not start?
If the drilling lights come on, but the powerhead won't start, and the battery shows 3-4 LEDs, the battery core temperature is likely too cold. Remove the battery and place it in a warm location (like a jacket pocket, vehicle, or small cooler with a warmer) for up to 60 minutes.
Why is the Eskimo Tools hole count reduced?
If drilling lights come on, the powerhead runs smoothly with no load, and turns normally with full power until it stops cutting ice, and the hole count is significantly reduced with the battery indicating 2 or 3 LEDs, the battery either has no capacity, or the blades are dull. Replace the battery or blades.
Why has the hole count drastically reduced on my Eskimo Tools?
If the hole count has drastically and quickly reduced, and switching batteries or powerheads doesn't help (even with new blades), the auger bit is likely damaged or bent. Replace the ice auger bit.
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.
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.
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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