21
Operation
MAB 800 / MAB 840
Switching machine ON/OFF
Turn the machine ON at the ON/OFF switch (21) with the
green button (I) and OFF with the red button (O).
NOTE
► The machine can only be switched on when the magnetic
clamp has been switched on.
► Allow a severely overheated machine to run on at no-load
speed for approx. 2 minutes to let it cool down.
► The machine switches o automatically in the event of a
power failure or if the magnetic clamp is switched o.
Selecting the speed range
CAUTION
► Switch over the gear stages only with the machine at stand-
still.
The machine has a gearbox with four mechanical gear stages:
The gear stage is selected by means of the two selector levers (5)
on the side of the gearbox.
To select the desired gear stage, set the two selector
levers (5) to the desired speed as shown in the table below
with the machine switched o.
Gear stage Speed
Switch
left right
Stage 1 130 rpm
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Stage 2 210 rpm
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Stage 3 280 rpm
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Stage 4 460 rpm
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NOTE
► Select the speed range according to the material and drilling
diameter.