In this video, John Deere outline useful tips to starting and operating an auger. The video starts with the correct procedure for starting the auger when the temperature is cold. This is to warm up the oils so the auger can run at proper capacity. The video then proceeds to discuss the proper technique for drilling into the ground and then removing to auger as to not allow dirt and debris to fall back into the hole. It also gives a few tips and tricks such as the auger lock mechanism that allows the auger to continue running without having to manually engage the controls.