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6. Maintenance
Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from
power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or
changing set- ups or when making repairs. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Just as every magnetic drilling machine with moving parts, your magnetic drilling machine
also needs regular maintenance service. A few recommendations follow :
VISUALLY CHECK THE MACHINE FOR DAMAGE
Machine must be checked before operation for any signs of damage that will affect the
operation of the machine. Particular notice must be taken of the mains cable, if the machine
appears to be damaged it should not be used failure to do so may cause injury or death.
CLEANING
- Clean all dirt, dust, metal chips and burrs of your magnetic drilling machine;
- Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting
in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and an approved dust mask;
- Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a cloth
dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
The machines operation must be checked to ensure that all components are working
correctly. Replace any defective parts immediately. This prevents properly function parts
from being damaged.
CHECK MAGNETIC BASE
Before every operation the magnetic base should be checked to make sure that the base is
flat and there is no damage present. An uneven magnet base will cause the magnet not to
hold as efficiently and may cause injury to the operator. When the machine us put out of use
for a longer period, apply a small amount of machine oil to the underside of the magnetic
base for rust protection. Clean the magnetic base again with next use.
CHECK MACHINE GREASE
The gearbox grease should be checked once a month to ensure all moving components are
covered to prevent wear. The grease should be changed at least once a year to ensure you
gain the best from the machine.
CARBON BRUSHES
Brushes should be checked to make sure there is no abnormal wear present. This should be
checked at least once a week if used frequently. If the carbon brush has worn more than 2/3
the original length both brushes should be replaced simultaneously. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the machine.
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