Strikemaster 40V 8″ binding at bottom of ice

Great forum here, first time poster.

I tried out my new Strikemaster 40V for the first time yesterday and can say I’m really impressed by it however I noticed one thing about it that I wanted to ask the group about. Battery was fully charged and came from a warm truck cab, I drilled 8 holes and what I noticed is on 6 of them when I hit the bottom of the ice at breakthrough it would bind and cut-off the motor. I’d raise and start it and then it would get through on the 2nd attempt.

I come from using a Mag 2000 chipper for the last 18 years so this lazer bit is new to me. Talking to a buddy of mine he said when I feel it almost through I should apply just a bit of upward pressure and that will help. Does this sound right?

I appreciate the responses!

Yes, late in the year you get more ice ships adding down pressure and it is cutting more aggressively. Just lift up a little so it isn’t trying to take such a big bite.

Sorry for the duplicate post. It errored out on my the first time but apparently it posted anyway. Perhaps the mod can consolidate them?

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Thanks! So I wonder what the exact issue is that they are replacing blades? At any rate I did submit my build information on the flighting and we’ll see if they contact me.

Get used to it, it ain’t going away.

I filled out the strikemaster form, included my batch number and they said they would get back to me if mine qualify for blade replacement. Next day I received shipping notification. Looks like Im getting new blades. Hopefully that clears up my issue.