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take precautions to prevent cutting coolant from entering the motor. Paste-type coolant should be
used.
1. First fit tool into arbor and line up with intended center of cut. Then switch
magnet on.
2. Press green motor on button to start motor. Use the crank handle to feed
to work. Always use very light pressure when beginning the cut and just
as the tool is breaking through. The crank handle offers tremendous
leverage, so do not use too much force. Allow the cutting tool to
determine the pace. With experience, the operator will be able to
determine the best pace to feed the tool to the work. There should be
some degree of audible slowing of the motor but not bogging in the cut.
Correct cutting speed with a properly sharp annular cutter will produce
long unbroken chips which produce a “bird’s nest” shaped bundle of chips around the cut.
NOTE: Always ensure that the cutting tool is sharp. A dull cutter typically will have finer and/or choppy
shavings.
WARNING: ALWAYS clear chips when there is too much build-up. Excessive chip build-up could result in
a jammed cutter or other hazardous situations.
WARNING: The slug ejected at end of cut is very hot. Always provide a method of catching the slug, as
the ejected slug may cause injury to people below.
NOTE: Lock the slide lock on the side of the machine in the fully raised position when at rest to prevent
the slide from accidentally slamming down. Remember to unlock it again before commencing drilling.
CAUTION: Never attempt to cut half-circles or to stitch drill (drill overlapping holes) with a TCT cutter.
This may destroy the cutter.
CAUTION: Never attempt to reenter a half-finished cut if the magnet has been turned off and the
machine has been shifted in the interim. This may destroy the cutter.
MAINTENANCE
Every 50 hours of operation blow compressed air through the motor while running at no load to clean out
accumulated dust. (If operating in especially dusty conditions, perform this operation more often.)
Keep the machine clean and free of chips. Check for loose fittings and tighten as needed.
Ensure that the ventilation slots are clear so that motor can be cooled normally. Blow low pressure compressed
air through the ventilation slots with the motor running to keep motor clean.
Magnetic switch
Motor switch
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