To use a manual auger, you can follow these steps:
1. Hold the grips of the T-shaped handle with your hands.
2. Insert the end of the auger into the hole or drain, keeping a firm grip on the handle.
3. Twist and turn the handle clockwise while pressing the tool downwards, until you reach the clog or the desired depth.
4. Turn the handle counterclockwise to break through the blockage or loosen the soil.
5. Lift the auger and remove the soil or debris.
6. Repeat the process as needed.
If you are using an auger to plant trees, you can follow these steps:
1. Mark out your holes.
2. Pick out the proper sized auger bit for the job.
3. Start your holes with a shovel, making a small pilot hole for the auger.
4. Position your augers CenterPoint into the middle of the pilot hole.
5. Making sure the auger is at 90 degrees to the hole, start the engine.
6. Drill your holes out, starting slowly at first, then increasing the speed.
7. Repeat until the hole is big enough for your root ball.
