K-Drill IDRL24 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT
Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully.
The words WARNING, CAUTION, and IMPORTANT carry special
meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
WARNING - Failure to read, understand and follow all
warnings and instructions listed could result in serious injury
or death to self or others.
CAUTION - These instructions point out special safety
procedures or precautions that must be followed to avoid
damaging the augers, injuries to self and others.
IMPORTANT - This provides special information to make usage of the
K-Drill easier and important instructions more clear.
Table of Contents
Product Introduction 2
Drill Setup 4
Drilling Ice Holes 5
Safety & Usage Tips 6
Replacing the Blades 7
Free Lifetime Sharpening 8
Parts & Accessories 10
Cordless Drill Requirements 11
Specications 11
Limited Warranty 13
MADE IN THE USA
K-Drill Patent #7,946,355

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Introducing the K-Drill
Ice Auger System
Efciencyandlightweightperformancebest
describes the K-Drill Ice Auger. Both the 6”
and 8” K-Drill Ice Augers are designed to be
driven with rechargeable electric drills or
gas power heads. The unique center tip and
high carbon steel chipper blades allow for
quick and clean holes under all ice conditions.
K-Drill will also work exceptionally well when
re-opening existing holes.
TheK-Drillhasitsownotationsystemto
prevent it from sinking down the hole if it
should come detached from the drill.
TheK-DrillIceAugerrequiresa1⁄2inchdrill
with a side-arm. See the detailed cordless drill
requirements on page 11.
CAUTION - Always place protective cover over blades when not drilling.
Keep the electric drill assembly out of the water.
IMPORTANT-Attheendoftheiceshingseason,beforestoringforsummer,
please spray WD-40 on the blades.This simple maintenance prevents rusting
during storage. Also, K-Drill offers free blade sharpening. See page 9 for details.

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Drill Drive Adapter
#IDRL28
Safety Float
#IDRL26
Aluminum Shaft
with Thermal Wrap
Modular Flighting
(Patent Pending)
Head
Replaceable Blade Set
Each set uses two chipper blades and one
center tip blade.
#IDRLBL6 - 6” Blade Set
#IDRLBL8 - 8” Blade Set
Universal Safety Cover
#IDRL24

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K-Drill Ice Auger Operation
WARNING - You must read and understand the following instructions
before you can safely use the K-Drill ice auger.
Proper Drill Setup
1) Ensure that you have an adequate drill, meaning a half-
inch chuck and at least 725 in/lbs of torque.
2) Ensure the drill is set to its DRILL mode, not ratchet
or hammer.
3) Ensure the drill is set to its LOWEST (slowest) gear
setting.
4) Ensure your drill has a side-arm attachment so you
can maintain a secure two-handed hold on the drill
Attaching the K-Drill to Your Drill
CAUTION - Cutting blades are SHARP! Be sure to leave the safety cover
in place until you are ready to drill or serious injury may result.
1) Insert the Driver Adapter into the chuck of your drill.
2)Aligntheatsoftheadapterwiththejawsofyourdrill’schuckasyoucareful-
ly tighten it into place.
3) Ensure the auger is fully tightened, and check tightness periodically, re-tighten-
ing the auger in the chuck as needed.
IMPORTANT - A good practice for ensuring a securely tightened chuck is to tight-
en once and start drilling a hole, but after only a few seconds of drilling, STOP and
re-tighten the chuck. And is always good to keep checking your chuck throughout
the day to be sure it stays tight.

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Drilling Holes in the Ice
IMPORTANT-Gettoyourshingspot,THENremove
the protective blade cover.
1) Ensure your K-Drill is properly aligned and fully
tightened into your drill chuck, and that it is set to
Drill Mode and in LOW Gear.
2) Set the Center Blade on the ice where you want to
drill the hole.
3) Ensure the drill is pointing straight down.
4)Holdthedrillhandleandside-armrmlyandpullthe
trigger fully. Use minimal downward pressure and
guide the drill through the ice.
IMPORTANT - If the ice is 8” thick or more, periodically
clear the hole of slush by either pulling the auger fully
out of the hole while running and spinning the ice clear.
If within a shelter, once you break through the ice, switch
the drill to reverse and carefully blow the ice down-
wards.
Too much slush in the hole can cause the K-Drill to bind
and possibly get stuck in the ice hole.
5) Drill additional holes as needed,THEN put the Blade
Protector back onto the auger.
WARNING - Keep all body parts and loose
clothing clear of the drilling assembly. Keep
children clear of the area and be aware of the
environment around you.

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Safety and Usage Tips
• DO NOT use the K-Drill Auger for anything else
except for which it is intended-for drilling ice! It
was not designed to drill into soil or lumber.
•Whendrilling,keeparmholdonthedrillhandle
and side-arm. Also maintain proper footing and
balance at all times.
• DO NOT leave drill standing in partially drilled
hole. It may freeze into place.
• Train inexperienced operators to regularly clear hole during drilling.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving auger.
• During the operation of cutting the ice, the auger could possibly bind if it
comesincontactwithaforeignobject.Usecautionanddon’tforcethedrill.
• In conditions of thick ice, be sure to pull the auger out of the ice several times
while running to assure excess ice shavings do not buildup in the hole or bind-
ing may result.
•Aftercuttingtheiceshingholes,theaugershouldALWAYSbesetinasafe
place to prevent personal injury or damage to the auger shaft or blades.
• Keep your electric drill assembly out of standing water. Rest the drill horizon-
tally using the drill handle (battery) and side-arm as the props.

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• In colder conditions, keep the drill battery as warm as possible by removing it
from the drill and keeping it in your shelter or jacket pocket. Keep spare batter-
ies warm as well.
• Inspect K-Drill auger periodically , and if damaged, have it repaired or replaced
by an authorized service facility. Keep the blades sharp and clean for best per-
formance and reduce the risk of injury.
• Make sure the drill switch is in a locked position when changing blades.After
changing the blades make sure to ALWAYS put the safety cover on the auger.
• When changing replacement blades - make sure someone helps hold the auger
when changing the replacement blades.
• DO NOT try to sharpen the blades yourself. K-Drill offers FREE Lifetime
Blade Sharpening of the product unless damaged. Free Lifetime Blade Sharpen-
ing does NOT cover negligence and misuse of equipment.
• If you have problems or have a defective K-Drill, DO NOT return it to a retail-
er. Contact K-Drill directly for all warranty issues.
Storage & Maintenance
Make sure to store the K-Drill auger in a safe location, and out of reach of chil-
dren and animals. MAKE SURE THE SAFETY COVER IS IN PLACE!
Attheendoftheiceshingseasonbeforestoringforsummer,sprayWD-40on
the blades to prevent rusting during the off season.

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Replacing the Blades
WARNING – Blades are sharp! Use leather gloves when handling blades.
1) Remove the center tip blade with 3/16” Allen wrench.
2) Remove the outside chipper blades with 7/16” open end wrench.
3) Replace the outside chipper blades and snug the bolts into position.Then
torqueanadditional1⁄4turnandSTOP!
(If possible torque to 115 in/lbs)
4) Replace the center tip. Adjust the blade so it
is equally spaced side-to-side from the chipper
blades installed in the previous step.
IMPORTANT - The center point blade when being re-installed needs to be cen-
tered between the two main chipper blades.The unique two stage point may look
like a broken tip but it is designed this way.
CAUTION - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as it will strip the threads and
this will not be covered under warranty.
5) Torque bolt of center tip to 115 in/lbs.
K-Drill Extension Installation
The standard K-Drill can drill through up to 36” of ice.The K-Drill extension
can be added for thicker ice conditions. Extensions can be “stacked” if needed to
create a very long ice auger.
1)Slidethedownoat,exposingtheAllenbolt.
2) Remove the bolt and remove the drive adapter with washer.
3) Install the stem of extension. Replace and tighten bolt removed in step #2.
4) Install the driver adapter with washer into top of extension. Secure it with the
bolt provided.
#IDRLEXT - 12 “ Auger Extension

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#IDRLBL6 (6”) & #IDRLBL8 (8”)
(shown)
Free Lifetime Blade Sharpening*
*Blade sharpening for the K-Drill is FREE unless
the blades have been abused drilling into rock,
gravel, sand, etc, or until the blades can no longer
be sharpened. READ the warranty policy at the
back of this manual.
The blades can be re-sharpened 2-3 times under
normal use, before needing replacement.After
re-sharpening blades multiple times they may fall
outsidethespecicationandwillnolongercut
efciently.Itwillthenbenecessarytopurchasea
new replacement set of blades for your K-Drill.
Under normal use, blades should be sharpened
every 2 to 3 years.
Please let us know if you would like to purchase
an additional set of blades when you return your
blades for re-sharpening. We will notify you at the
time of re-sharpening whether your blades cannot
be re-sharpened due to wear or neglect.
When returning a set of blades for re-sharpening
please wrap them securely to protect the sharp
edges. Allow 4 weeks for processing. Send them to
the address shown below:
K-Drill Blade Re-Sharpening
6667 West Old Shakopee Rd. Suite 102
Bloomington, MN 55438
WARNING - Even used blades can be SHARP. Handle them with care.
Wrap lose blades in cardboard to protect sharp edges.
IMPORTANT - Be certain to include your name-address and phone number along
with your returned blades.

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Parts and Accessories
To purchase other parts and accessories for the K-Drill Ice Auger Systems please
contact K-Drill customer service at 952-224-3649 or visit kdrillauger.com to
place an order online.
Replacement Parts
IDRLBL6: 6” Replacement Blades (Set of 3 blades)
IDRLBL8: 8” Replacement Blades (Set of 3 blades)
IDRL24: Replacement Safety Cover for 6” or 8” K-Drill
IDRL26: Replacement Float for K-Drill
IDRL28: Replacement Drive Adapter
Accessories
IDRLEXT: 12” Auger Extension
IDRLADPC: Adapter for Clam Drill Plate
KLG001: Kluge Drill Attachment
(T-Handle Adapter to be used from StrikeMaster
hand auger to electric drill)
#KLG001
Kluge Drill Attachment
#IDRLADPC
Clam Drill Plate Adapter

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel
K-Drill Cordless Drill Requirements
You can use any cordless drill brand you choose, as long as it meets the following
minimum requirements:
1) Side Stabilizer Arm (for a secure two-handed grip)
2) 1/2” Drill Chuck
3) 18 Volt/4 Amp Litium Ion Battery (or higher)
4) Brushless Motor Design
5) 500-750 RPM with a minimum of
6) 725 in/lbs of torque (or higher)
The Milwaukee M18 Fuel and DeWalt
MaxXRseriesarebothofcially
approved for K-Drill use.
K-Drill Specifications
Weight: 5 LBs
Overall Length: 38”
Flute Length: 24“
Stem Dia: 1/2”
Cutting Dia: 7.5” (#IDRL08)
6” (#IDRL06)
Float Length: 7 “
Float Dia: 3.25”
Shaft Dia: 1.2”

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