Strikemaster 40v 10” cutting out at end of cut. Normal? UPDATE w ION VIDEO

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Strikemaster 40v question. I just ran my new SM 40v 10” lite for the first time. The auger would cut out / quit at the bottom of the hole. No pressure, light, medium. Didn’t matter. Normal? Anyone else experience this or have a different experience!! Watched a bunch of videos and they didn’t seem to cut out.

Here’s the footage if anyone is interested in seeing how it cut!

Ion footage!!

[Anomaly]

Never had an issue. Hunh!!! Three years so far. One time I forgot to charge it. After about 20 holes in 16+", I had to put in the back up battery. I've punched around 50 holes in deep ice. Bogs down a little if ya get slushed and don't pull it while drilling

[dr cusk]

Maybe your hand came off the safety switch as you got to the bottom?  I haven’t had that stall out issue with mine but have had some instances where it wouldn’t kick on as the safety wasn’t all the way depressed….usually when it’s zero and I can’t feel my fingers….oh and get ready for the 10” hole haters to jump on you…haha!!

[woodchip]

The wider those holes the heavier and more resistents it puts on Battery.!!!!

[nbourque]

How come I haven’t heard about the 10” lite til now?

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

How come I haven’t heard about the 10” lite til now?

Just came out this year. Effortless cut until the last inch!!

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Maybe your hand came off the safety switch as you got to the bottom?  I haven’t had that stall out issue with mine but have had some instances where it wouldn’t kick on as the safety wasn’t all the way depressed….usually when it’s zero and I can’t feel my fingers….oh and get ready for the 10” hole haters to jump on you…haha!!

It happened on several of the holes. Out of the first 20, 10-12 cut out. Then had a run without any, but was in less ice than the first 20.

[eiderz]

I agree with Dr. Cusk. If the safety button is similar to last year's powerhead, (square button) it can be very sensitive and cut out with very slight release of pressure. Mine would cut out until I figured out the cause and made a conscious effort to hold it down.

[darby74]

Could be safety switch like mentioned.  You said it's new, did you charge it to full the first time?  Have heard that if only partial charge the first time, the battery can get that "memory" and not work correctly.  3 years, never had that issue with mine.  Even with a 10" hole, it's kicked the crap out of all the drill augers I've been up against that only have to go 7" . Unlike some though, I say "Use whatever you prefer, not for me to judge🤔  Hopefully it's just getting used to safety button and trigger.   Good luck

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Could be safety switch like mentioned.  You said it's new, did you charge it to full the first time?  Have heard that if only partial charge the first time, the battery can get that "memory" and not work correctly.  3 years, never had that issue with mine.  Even with a 10" hole, it's kicked the crap out of all the drill augers I've been up against that only have to go 7" . Unlike some though, I say "Use whatever you prefer, not for me to judge🤔  Hopefully it's just getting used to safety button and trigger.   Good luck

I agree with Dr. Cusk. If the safety button is similar to last year's powerhead, (square button) it can be very sensitive and cut out with very slight release of pressure. Mine would cut out until I figured out the cause and made a conscious effort to hold it down.

Yes, fully charged. Short walk. 30 degrees. It did much better in slightly less ice. May be user error too, with the safety switch. Was just surprised after running their Lazer Pro 10" 3 hp gas auger for nearly 10 years, and lite flite since they came out. I'll pop another round in a day or so.

[pikehater]

This is what mine was doing before something let loose inside.  Now you can hear the motor working but there is no drive to the auger pin.  It's like something is stripped.  Only two seasons old with little use really.  I've talked to Strikemaster, H2Outfitters (their primary service center in MN), and googled everywhere.  No one has ever heard of this type of issue.  Now it sits at the local Strikemaster service center.  Haven't heard anything in two weeks.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

This is what mine was doing before something let loose inside.  Now you can hear the motor working but there is no drive to the auger pin.  It's like something is stripped.  Only two seasons old with little use really.  I've talked to Strikemaster, H2Outfitters (their primary service center in MN), and googled everywhere.  No one has ever heard of this type of issue.  Now it sits at the local Strikemaster service center.  Haven't heard anything in two weeks.

My 18v Ridgid Octane + 8” SM LF is leaps and bounds ahead of this unit. Granted, I know the gearing is different, and a difference between the 8” and 10”, but it was no where near what I was expecting. And I ran my old 10” steel SM gas auger bit on my octane and it cut better than my new 40v. My guts telling me there is something wrong with the unit. Doesn’t feel right. Landed on returning it. Just deciding on exchanging it for another 40v, or go with the Ion Alpha Plus.

[nbourque]

My 18v Ridgid Octane + 8” SM LF is leaps and bounds ahead of this unit. Granted, I know the gearing is different, and a difference between the 8” and 10”, but it was no where near what I was expecting. And I ran my old 10” steel SM gas auger bit on my octane and it cut better than my new 40v. My guts telling me there is something wrong with the unit. Doesn’t feel right. Landed on returning it. Just deciding on exchanging it for another 40v, or go with the Ion Alpha Plus.

From everything I’ve read and seen I’d go with the Ion no question. 

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

From everything I’ve read and seen I’d go with the Ion no question.

I’m leaning that way

[zwiggles]

Do the blades look good? I had a similar issue after running my blades through some seriously sandy ice the first year I got mine.

[gamefisher]

I’m leaning that way

Stop farting around then Josh, at $600 , I'm waiting for you to be the Guinea pig!  😁  I agree with you on the octane although I have it with the jiffy torch,  my son and his buddies have beat the crap out of that package,  no problems. Chipper blades over these finicky shaver blades are my preference.   I just my have to risk with the alpha plus, 10" hole .😎

[grub662]

I can't help you because I'm still running the Nils/Tanaka combo.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Do the blades look good? I had a similar issue after running my blades through some seriously sandy ice the first year I got mine.

Yes. Brand new, out of the box.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Stop farting around then Josh, at $600 , I'm waiting for you to be the Guinea pig!  😁  I agree with you on the octane although I have it with the jiffy torch,  my son and his buddies have beat the crap out of that package,  no problems. Chipper blades over these finicky shaver blades are my preference.   I just my have to risk with the alpha plus, 10" hole .😎

The 10” Alpha Plus is en route. Good deal at Sportsman Guide for $570. Should be here in 4-5 days.

[nbourque]

The 10” Alpha Plus is en route. Good deal at Sportsman Guide for $570. Should be here in 4-5 days.

You got the 10” alpha for $570? 😲

[gamefisher]

The 10” Alpha Plus is en route. Good deal at Sportsman Guide for $570. Should be here in 4-5 days.

I wish you had said something, I have the membership, even cheaper.  Other place I'm contemplating is pro fishing supply but just worried its a scam.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

I wish you had said something, I have the membership, even cheaper.  Other place I'm contemplating is pro fishing supply but just worried its a scam.

You got the 10” alpha for $570? 😲

I got the membership on this order. Came to 540ish with the membership discount. And I saw a few other sites had them on sale, but didn’t recognize them, so I went with SG.

[nbourque]

I got the membership on this order. Came to 540ish with the membership discount. And I saw a few other sites had them on sale, but didn’t recognize them, so I went with SG.

Smokin deal. Pretty sure most places the alpha is over 700

[gamefisher]

I got the membership on this order. Came to 540ish with the membership discount. And I saw a few other sites had them on sale, but didn’t recognize them, so I went with SG.

I buy most of my gear from SG, my wife would say too much.   Just shows up in good time, no problems.  Between there and Amazon prime, I never have to go to Walmart and look at all the pajama wearers!

[hardwater diehard]

I got the membership on this order. Came to 540ish with the membership discount. And I saw a few other sites had them on sale, but didn’t recognize them, so I went with SG.

Did use use coupon code : HEGSHOT87 for $20 off @ SG

If not contact them ...they may add it or have you cancel the order and then just reorder .

Also Scheels Thorne Bros and FishUSA all price match ..

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Smokin deal. Pretty sure most places the alpha is over 700

Scheels was 630 before going out of stock. Amazon was 620. SG was the cheapest I saw

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

I buy most of my gear from SG, my wife would say too much.   Just shows up in good time, no problems.  Between there and Amazon prime, I never have to go to Walmart and look at all the pajama wearers!

Haha

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Did use use coupon code : HEGSHOT87 for $20 off @ SG

If not contact them ...they may add it or have you cancel the order and then just reorder .

Also Scheels Thorne Bros and FishUSA all price match ..

I used a different code and got 10% off. Didn’t see the one you mentioned

[hardwater diehard]

I used a different code and got 10% off. Didn’t see the one you mentioned

Do you remember the 10% off code by chance ...buddy looking to make a big purchase soon.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Code SG4252 for 10%. Lots of ice stuff on sale.