Most auger jams can be prevented. 
It has been 1.5 years so almost 2 summer seasons. Just pulled mine and the end is getting a little nasty near the tip so I pulled out the wire wheel.
Slid it back in and it turns like butter!
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It has been 1.5 years so almost 2 summer seasons. Just pulled mine and the end is getting a little nasty near the tip so I pulled out the wire wheel.
Slid it back in and it turns like butter!
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