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If it jams or binds like that, just pick it up a little and set it down with little to no pressure. Let the weight of the auger do the work. I found that worked best when that happened in a few holes for me.
Great review, thanks!I just got my 40V 10" not long ago. I "think" i like it, but need another trip to confirm. My first time out, I was very much impressed, as the thing cut like butter like you said. Well, my last time out, it was jamming up midway through each hole. Now, I was augering through previously drilled holes that froze back over (it was a shanty we rented). So, maybe their were ice pockets or whatver, causing it to jam. Not sure. But it was a real pain. Very frustrating. I drilled a couple holes outside the shanty where nothing was drilled before and same thing happened. My trip next weekend will give me a better idea. I can't imagine this thing doesnt cut through that ice considering EVERYONE has great luck with theirs.
The 40 is not the best for re-drilling holes. When you go out the next time, concentrate on keeping the safety switch completely pressed down, if it is unintentionally let off the slightest it will act like what you mentioned. Let us know if that helps, might be good info for the next guy.
I used my 40v for 2 season, I never had an issue opening old holes??granted i didn't open a ton of them, I just dont remember them being an issue, i really cannot think of any negative issues I had when I used it other than the weight compared to a drill setupI also haven't had any issue opening old holes with the lite flite
I have a couple of permanent shacks, can only re-open holes so many times with the Strikemaster 40 before it can't do it anymore. I use a K-drill auger on a Milwaukee drill to re-open the holes, it works fine in the same hole for months. I know others that also have problems re-opening holes with the 40. I really like the auger, it just doesn't work well for that application.