STRIKEMASTER Solo Magnum User manual

OPERATING & PARTS MANUAL
StrikeMaster Corporation
17217 198th Avenue • Big Lake, Minnesota 55309
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.strik mast r.com
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ATTENTION:
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IDLE ENGINE FOR 1-2 MINUTES
BEFORE YOU START DRILLING.
SM09
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Solo® Germany The registered Solo® trademark is licensed for use in the U.S. to the German company Solo
leinmotoren Gmbh by the U.S. affiliate, Solo incorporated.

Ice Fishing has become one of the fastest growing an most popular winter sports, allowing the ar ent
angler the opportunity to enjoy his or her favorite out oor activity.
When you selecte a StrikeMaster power ice auger, you selecte a pro uct that has gaine a reputation
as the quality lea er since 1946. An , there is no oubt that this year's mo el is the finest ever
pro uce by StrikeMaster Corporation.
Your new StrikeMaster ice auger has all of the most wante features in a power ice auger, to assure
many years of enjoyable ice fishing. Some of these features such as workmanship, engineering
excellence, an epen ability have long been stan ar s at StrikeMaster. Your new power ice auger
boasts many new features while retaining the best features evelope in previous years to enhance
your ice fishing experience an a to your satisfaction in selecting StrikeMaster.
We know that you are anxious to go fishing an use your new power ice auger, but, before you go
fishing, it is important an to your a vantage to spen a few minutes getting acquainte with your new
StrikeMaster power ice auger. There is no better way to acquaint yourself with the pro uct than to rea
the Owners' Manual an Operating Instructions. A few minutes spent stu ying this manual before your
first ice fishing outing will be time well spent.
R cord your Mod l and S rial No.'s imm diat ly aft r purchas (s pg. 10). Also, pl as r turn th
nclos d WARRANTY CARD to validat your limit d warranty.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT
FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF
YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
AND ANY PROVIDED WITH OR ON THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR STRIKEMASTER POWER ICE AUGER.
In the best interest of continue technological progress we reserve the right to change the esign an
configuration of any pro uct without prior notice. For that reason, no claims can be accepte with
reference to text an illustrations in this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguar s 3 Storage 8
Power Hea Components 4 Maintenance 8
Assembly Instructions 5 Warranty Info 9-11
Starting/Operation 5-7 Warranty Car 11
Stopping Engine 7
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ATTENTION
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Packaging and Disposal
Please keep the original packaging in or er to
protect the equipment against transport amage in
case you ever nee to ship or transport it. If the
packaging materials are no longer require then
they must be ispose of properly in accor ance
with applicable local regulations. Car boar
packaging materials are raw materials which can
be recycle or reuse .
At the en of the equipments service life, please
make sure that you ispose of it properly, in
accor ance with the official irectives an
regulations that apply in your area.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
It is r comm nd d that v ryon who us s this product should r ad th Strik Mast r
OPERATING MANUAL and th ngin OPERATOR'S MANUAL b for op ration in addition to
vi wing th nclos d saf ty DVD.
1. DO NOT use this pro uct for any purpose other than cutting ice fishing holes. Ice augers
are precision cutting tools built for the ice fisherman, an must be properly maintaine
an han le with caution uring both cutting an transporting. When not in use, always
store with bla e guar attache .
2. DO NOT use attachments an parts other than those available from the manufacturer.
3. DO NOT alter this pro uct in any manner; oing so is angerous an voi s all warranties.
4. DO NOT allow chil ren or a ults weighing un er 100 lbs. to operate this equipment.
5. DO NOT allow your bo y, loose clothing, rawstrings, scarves, hats or other materials to
come in contact with the Powerhea , Starter Assembly or Auger (Drill) unit at any time.
6. DO NOT operate un er the influence of rugs or alcohol.
7. DO NOT operate if, upon pulling the starter rope or after rilling holes, the auger ( rill)
unit rotates or if the rope pulls har . DO NOT OPERATE. Have the unit checke by a
qualifie mechanic.
8. DO NOT allow the engine to run or operate while moving or transporting to another
location.
9. DO NOT continue to use this pro uct in the event of mechanical or electrical failure.
10. This pro uct pro uces consi erable cutting force that is felt by the operator. Make sure
your feet are firmly plante an that the han les are hel firmly while operating this pro uct.
11. Always check the operation of the throttle system to ensure the carburetor control is
completely returning to the i le position when the throttle lever is release .
12. Ch ck cutting blad s and aug r shaft scr ws b for and aft r ach us to mak sur th y
ar tight.
13. During operation, the auger unit coul possibly stop. Be prepare at all times to release
the throttle lever.
14. Ev ryon who us s this product should r ad this op rating manual b for op rating
this unit.
15. The cutting bla es on the ice auger are razor sharp. Use extreme care when han ling.
16. The manufacturer recommen s that all StrikeMaster augers be use for ice cutting only.
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Thoroughly r ad th s op rating instructions b for
und rtaking any maint nanc , installation and cl aning st ps.
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1. Recoil (starter) Han le 9. Choke Lever
2. Fuel Cap 10. Transmission
3. Fuel Tank 11. Start/Stop Switch
4. Fuel (FULL) Level 12. Spark Plug Cap
5. Decompression Button 13. Recoil
6. Throttle Lever 14. Muffler Guar
7. Air Filter Cover 15. Muffler
8. Throttle Ro 16. Tufflite Han le System
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ASSEMBLY
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Car fully r mov blad guard and mak sur blad bolts ar tight.
8mm
bolts an
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wrench
10mm nut an bolt. Use two 10mm
wrenches above an below bla es to
tighten.
Stamping or bla e i entification must
be legible for bla e to be installe
properly.
2R mov M tric All n wr nch and unscr w th collar bolt from aug r.
The large an small holes from
each component must line up
before installing the collar bolt
3R mov Black plastic cap from driv shaft. Ins rt aug r into driv shaft and install collar bolt.
Collar bolt inserts into the large hole, passes
through the rive shaft an threa s into the
small hole of the metal collar. Make sure bolt is
tight. Some wiggle is normal between the
power hea an auger. Check an tighten often.
OPERATION
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1. Start ngin as xplain d on pag 6 & 7 of this manual. For b st cutting p rformanc , run ngin at
idl for on minut b for drilling.
2. Hol the unit in a vertical position with your right han pushing ownwar to open throttle, an your
left han firmly hol ing the opposite han le.
3. This pro uct pro uces consi erable cutting force that is felt by the operator. Make sure your feet are
firmly plante an that the han les are hel firmly while operating this pro uct.
4. Push the throttle lever ownwar to increase the engine spee . As the engine spee increases the
centrifugal clutch will engage an the auger will begin to rotate.
5. During the operation of cutting, the auger coul possibly stop if it comes in contact with a foreign object
or if it bin s in the hole. Be prepare at all times to release the throttle lever to avoi rotation of the
han le assembly.
6. Stop engine if you notice a ifference in the operating characteristics of this machine.
7. Always stop the engine before any contact with the auger, even when clearing ice blockage.
8. Never touch the muffler. As long as it is still hot there is a risk of burns!
9. The cutting bla es on this auger are razor sharp. Use extreme care when han ling an installing bla es
an bla e guar s.
10. After using this machine, STOP the engine by allowing the engine to return to i le an moving the
switch to the OFF position. If engine fails to stop, move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE position to kill
the engine. If the ignition switch has faile DO NOT OPERATE until the ignition switch has been repaire
by a qualifie mechanic.
11. Always check to make sure the throttle system is moving freely an returning to i le.
12. Turn off this machine when traveling from fishing site to fishing site.
13. Always store auger with bla e guar attache .
Push down and twist to
lin up hol s
Large Holes
Metal Collar
Allen Wrench
Collar Bolt
Plastic Collar
Black Cap
Driv Shaft
LAZER BLADE CHIPPER BLADE