Echo 3" Auger Bit is manufactured by Echo Equipment and is an accessory designed for use with the Echo Earth/Ice Auger (EA-410). It is designed to make digging holes easier and the 36" Length allows for a wide range of applications and the 3" diameter is handy for smaller drill applications carried out by professionals or homeowners.

Tools Needed

To use the Echo 3" Auger Bit you will need an ECHO engine drill or another compatible engine drill where the auger will fit. You will also need the appropriate sized Auger Blade Assembly parts such as socket head screws, hex nuts and bolts (details in instruction manual)

How to Use

• Step 1: Carefully place engine on a flat surface with the muffler side down and remove the assembly hardware from the auger and place the assembly onto the gear case PTO shaft.
• Step 2: Align the PTO shaft mounting hole with the auger mounting hole then secure and tighten with the sockets and screws provided.
• Step 3: Operate the engine drill with the attached auger as needed.

Where to Use

The Echo 3" Auger Bit can be used on residential or commercial landscapes for drilling plant holes or smaller tree potting holes.

When to Use

Use the Echo 3" Auger Bit when you need to drill a large hole in the ground to plant a tree or shrub or another plant on a landscape. Use preferably when soil conditions are relatively dry.

Safety Information

The Echo 3" Auger Bit is safe to use when applied according to the instruction manual.  Follow the safety instructions carefully on the ECHO Augers operator's manual. Please wear the proper protective equipment when handling the auger or operating the drill on which the auger is installed (gloves, protective eyewear etc.)

Special Considerations

Auger extension sold seperately. Never operate auger with handles above chest height, otherwise, you could lose control and potentially encounter a serious injury.