STRIKEMASTER Solo Magnum, Solo Lazer Mag, Solo Pro Lazer Operating Manual

OPERATING & PARTS MANUAL

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MAG

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FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IDLE ENGINE FOR 1-2 MINUTES

17217 198th Avenue • Big Lake, Minnesota 55309

Solo® Germany The registered Solo® trademark is licensed for use in the U.S. to the German company Solo

Kleinmotoren Gmbh by the U.S. affiliate, Solo incorporated.

ATTENTION:

BEFORE YOU START DRILLING.

StrikeMaster Corporation

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

www.strikemaster.com

SM09

Ice Fishing has become one of the fastest growing and most popular winter sports, allowing the ardent

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angler the opportunity to enjoy his or her favorite outdoor activity.

When you selected a StrikeMaster power ice auger, you selected a product that has gained a reputation
as the quality leader since 1946. And, there is no doubt that this year's model is the finest ever
produced by StrikeMaster Corporation.

Your new StrikeMaster ice auger has all of the most wanted features in a power ice auger, to assure
many years of enjoyable ice fishing. Some of these features such as workmanship, engineering
excellence, and dependability have long been standards at StrikeMaster. Your new power ice auger
boasts many new features while retaining the best features developed in previous years to enhance
your ice fishing experience and add to your satisfaction in selecting StrikeMaster.

We know that you are anxious to go fishing and use your new power ice auger, but, before you go
fishing, it is important and to your advantage to spend a few minutes getting acquainted with your new
StrikeMaster power ice auger. There is no better way to acquaint yourself with the product than to read
the Owners' Manual and Operating Instructions. A few minutes spent studying this manual before your
first ice fishing outing will be time well spent.

Record your Model and Serial No.'s immediately after purchase (see pg. 10). Also, please return the
enclosed WARRANTY CARD

to validate your limited warranty.

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT
FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF

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YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

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AND ANY PROVIDED WITH OR ON THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR STRIKEMASTER POWER ICE AUGER.

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In the best interest of continued technological progress we reserve the right to change the design and
configuration of any product without prior notice. For that reason, no claims can be accepted with
reference to text and illustrations in this manual.

Important Safeguards 3 Storage 8
Power Head Components 4 Maintenance 8
Assembly Instructions 5 Warranty Info 9-11
Starting/Operation 5-7 Warranty Card 11
Stopping Engine 7

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This engine is equipped with a compression
release valve for easier starting. Press the valve in
before every start to reduce cylinder pressure.
(See Page 7)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Packaging and Disposal

Please keep the original packaging in order to
protect the equipment against transport damage in
case you ever need to ship or transport it. If the
packaging materials are no longer required then
they must be disposed of properly in accordance

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with applicable local regulations. Cardboard
packaging materials are raw materials which can
be recycled or reused.
At the end of the equipments service life, please
make sure that you dispose of it properly, in
accordance with the official directives and
regulations that apply in your area.

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Thoroughly read these operating instructions before

undertaking any maintenance, installation and cleaning steps.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

It is recommended that everyone who uses this product should read the StrikeMaster
OPERATING MANUAL and the engine OPERATOR'S MANUAL before operation in addition to
viewing the enclosed safety DVD.

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1. DO NOT use this product for any purpose other than cutting ice fishing holes. Ice augers
are precision cutting tools built for the ice fisherman, and must be properly maintained
and handled with caution during both cutting and transporting. When not in use, always
store with blade guard attached.

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2. DO NOT

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3. DO NOT

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4. DO NOT

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5. DO NOT
come in contact with the Powerhead, Starter Assembly or Auger (Drill) unit at any time.

use attachments and parts other than those available from the manufacturer.

alter this product in any manner; doing so is dangerous and voids all warranties.

allow children or adults weighing under 100 lbs. to operate this equipment.

allow your body, loose clothing, drawstrings, scarves, hats or other materials to

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6. DO NOT

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7. DO NOT
unit rotates or if the rope pulls hard. DO NOT OPERATE
qualified mechanic.

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8. DO NOT
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10. This product produces considerable cutting force that is felt by the operator. Make sure
your feet are firmly planted and that the handles are held firmly while operating this product.

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11. Always check the operation of the throttle system to ensure the carburetor control is
completely returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released.

12. Check cutting blades and auger shaft screws before and after each use to make sure they
are tight.

operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

operate if, upon pulling the starter rope or after drilling holes, the auger (drill)

. Have the unit checked by a

allow the engine to run or operate while moving or transporting to another

continue to use this product in the event of mechanical or electrical failure.

13. During operation, the auger unit could possibly stop. Be prepared at all times to release
the throttle lever.

14. Everyone who uses this product should read this operating manual before operating

this unit.

15. The cutting blades on the ice auger are razor sharp. Use extreme care when handling.

16. The manufacturer recommends that all StrikeMaster augers be used for ice cutting only.

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1. Recoil (starter) Handle 9. Choke Lever

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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 Guard

7. Air Filter Cover 15. Muffler

8. Throttle Rod 16. Tufflite Handle System

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