Operator's Manual
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Original Operating Instructions
ION G2
ELECTRIC ICE AUGER
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ION G2
ELECTRIC ICE AUGER
34670
ECN #12383
REV1 07/12/2019
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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ION G2 Electric Ice Auger
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an ION® Electric Ice Auger from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that this ice auger meets high
standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your ice auger will provide you many years of service. Please take the time
to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your ice auger. Congratulations on your investment
in quality. Save these instructions for future reference. Ardisam, Inc reserves the right to change or alter this manual without
notice.
Contents
Introduction / Registration and Service ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Unpacking and Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Battery Charging and Monitoring ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Maintenance and Storage ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Service and Repairs ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Registration and Service
Record the product model number and
serial number in the space provided for
easy reference when ordering parts or
requesting technical support. You can
register your warranty online by visiting
www.ioniceaugers.com, or by mailing it to:
ION Ice Fishing
1160 Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829.
Our customer service department can be
reached at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through
Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Place of Purchase:
Place of Purchase Address:
City: State/Province: Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number: Serial Number
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
This manual may contain information for several models. Read and keep this manual for future reference. This manual contains
important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. The owner must be certain that all the product
information is included with the unit. This information includes the MANUAL, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.
This manual should remain with the unit even if it is resold.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Operator’s Responsibility
Accurate, safe and eective use of this product is the
operator’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Maintain this machine according to directions and
schedule included in this operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is
familiar with and understands all controls and safety
precautions.
• Do not discard battery into trash can. Discard the
battery according to your local, state, federal or
country’s regulations.
Safety Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the information carefully
to avoid injury and machine damage.
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WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR
YOUR EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL
WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR EQUIPMENT.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the
operation or service of the product.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT
FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER YOUR
PERSONAL SAFETY.
Before Operating Unit:
Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and
maintenance instructions. Failure to follow instructions could
result in injury or death. Operate the machine according to the
safety instructions outlined here and inserted throughout the
text. Anyone who uses this machine must read the instructions
and be familiar with the controls.
WARNING
READ AND COMPLY WITH ENTIRE OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MACHINE,
IN ADDITION TO ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW AND/OR COMPLY WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF
MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND
EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. OPERATE
THE MACHINE ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED HERE AND INSERTED
THROUGHOUT THE TEXT. ANYONE WHO USES THIS
MACHINE MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND BE
FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS.
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Important Safety Precautions
• The ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution
when drilling a hole or replacing the blades. Put the
blade guard on after each use.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair, drawstrings, scarves,
hats and loose clothing away from any moving parts
on the unit.
• Do not allow children to operate this unit. Do not
allow adults to operate the unit without proper
instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the
inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• The battery must be removed before any repairs are
attempted.
• If the unit becomes stuck in a hole, remove the battery
before attempting to remove the unit manually.
• DO NOT use this product for anything other than its
intended purpose.
• DO NOT use attachments and accessories other than
those available from ION.
• DO NOT alter this product in any manner; doing so is
dangerous and will void the warranty.
• DO NOT continue to use this product in the event of
mechanical failure.
• This product produces considerable torque that is
felt by the operator. Make sure your feet are rmly
planted and that the handles are held rmly while
operating the auger.
• During operation, the unit could stop. If this happens,
release the operating trigger. Reposition your feet
and grip the handles tightly. Then squeeze operating
trigger and lift the unit gently.
• When drilling ice holes, do not push down on the unit.
If auger begins to drill slowly, blades may need to be
sharpened or replaced.
• DO NOT discard the battery into trash can. Discard
the battery according to your local, state, federal or
country’s regulations.
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IMPORTANT
CHARGERS COME PACKAGED SEPARATELY IN
THE AUGER CARTON. BATTERY MUST BE FULLY
CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE.
LITHIUM
BATTERY
AUGER
FLITE
BLADE
PROTECTOR
AUGER
RING
CAUTION:
SHARP EDGES
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
INDICATOR
LIGHT
120
VOLT
OUTLET
LITHIUM
BATTERY
BATTERY
LOCK
LEVER
To Assemble the Auger to the Powerhead
1. Use the hex wrench included in the parts bag to remove
the bolt from the stem of the auger.
2. Insert the output shaft of the powerhead into the stem of
the auger and align the hole in the stem with the hole in
the output shaft. SEE FIGURE 1
3. Replace the bolt in the stem of the auger and tighten with
the included hex wrench.
NOTE: There may still be some slop in the
connection between the output shaft and the auger.
This is normal.
Optional:
Apply a small amount of oil or grease to the output
shaft before assembly to aid in disassembly at a later date.
To Charge the Battery for First Use
1. Connect the charger to a standard 120-volt outlet; a
red light should appear on the charger. Always connect
charger to standard 120-volt wall outlet before inserting
battery. SEE FIGURE 2
2. Charge the battery until the light on the charger turns
solid green.
FIGURE 1
HEX
WRENCH
BOLT
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POWERHEAD
DRIVESHAFT
AUGER
3. To disconnect the battery, remove the plug from the wall
outlet then disconnect the battery from charger.
NOTE: Do not leave the battery on the charger
after the charge is complete. Unplug the charger
from the wall and remove the battery.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY ON POWERHEAD
WHEN AUGER IS NOT IN USE. ALWAYS DETATCH
BATTERY WHEN NOT USING THE ICE AUGER.
To Install the Battery
1. Turn the battery lock lever right, to the unlocked position.
2. Slide the battery onto the powerhead until it is fully seated.
3. Turn the battery lock lever left, to the locked position.
NOTE: The battery lock lever must be in the
unlocked position before the battery can be slid
onto the powerhead. SEE FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
IMPORTANT
BATTERY MUST BE FULLY CHARGED BEFORE
FIRST USE.
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OPERATING
TRIGGER
OPERATING
LOCK
LEVER
OPERATION
1. Make sure your footing is secure and that you have the
unit in the vertical position rmly in your hands.
2. Depress the operating lock lever, then squeeze the
operating trigger. Following a 1/2 second safety delay,
the auger will then start drilling. SEE FIGURE 4
3. To stop the auger, release the operating trigger.
4. When the auger is not in use, remove the battery.
NOTE: For best results on the ice, remove the
battery and put it in a warm place while you’re
shing.
FIGURE 4
Reverse Switch Operation
To use reverse operation function to ush hole of unwanted
debris do as follows: SEE FIGURE 5
1. To activate reverse function, depress the reverse switch
and then depress the operating lock and operating
trigger at the same time.
2. To stop auger release the operating trigger.
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REVERSE
SWITCH
FIGURE 5
BATTERY CHARGING AND MONITORING
1. Connect the included power cord into the charger.
Plug the other end into a 120V outlet.
2. Slide the battery into the charger, making sure
the battery pack is fully seated in the charger.
3. The charge indicator light should blink green.
SEE FIGURE 6.
4. When indicator light is lit solid green, the battery
is fully charged.
5. Once the battery has been fully charged, unplug
the charger from the wall.
6. Remove the battery from the charger.
NOTE: Recharging the battery after each use
is best for the life of the battery.
To Flush a hole, do as follows:
1. Place the auger half way down the hole with the auger
starting in the hole. The top of the auger ight must be
above the water and slush.
2. Activate reverse function and continue to lower the
auger into the hole. The lower ring of the auger must exit
the bottom of the hole.
3. After a few seconds of reverse operation, release the
operating trigger.
NOTE: KEEP POWERHEAD CLEAR OF WATER.
Water will come back up the hole and overow.
4. Repeat the above steps three times to clear the hole.
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INDICATOR
LIGHT
FIGURE 6
Charger Indicator Lights and Meaning
ACTION/COLOR MEANING
Flashing green Battery charging
Solid green Battery fully-charged
Flashing red Battery too hot / too cold
Solid red Power on
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