Evolution EVO42 User Manual

EVO42
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• NevercarrytheMagneticDrillbythepower
cord.CarryingtheMagneticDrillbythepower
cord could cause damage to the insulation or
the wire connections resulting in electric shock
or fire.
• BeforemovingtheMagneticDrilltightenthe
auxiliary slide locking screw to guard against
sudden unexpected movement.
• LocktheDrillingHeadinitslowestposition.
2) BEFORE USING THE MAGNETIC DRILL
• Checkthemainscordandplugforany
damage. If damaged it must be replaced
before use.
• Checkthecompletemachineforanysignsof
damage. If the machine is damaged it must
not be used until it has been repaired.
• Checkthesecurityandconditionoftheguard.
This machine must not be used without the
guard being fitted.
• Ensurethatthefeedhandlesareattached
securely.
• Checkthatthedovetailslideiscorrectly
adjusted and operates smoothly without any
binding or excessive sideways movement. The
cutting head should not fall freely under its own
weight.
• Checktheconditionofthewebbingsafety
strap and adjustable buckle for any signs of
damage or fraying. If damaged it must be
replaced.
• Checkthatthesecondary/auxiliaryslideis
securely locked by the locking lever. (refer to
Fig. 9)
3) ADJUSTING GIBS (Dovetail Slides)
FREE PLAY
Periodically check, lubricate and adjust as
necessary. When adjusting the gib strips the
following procedure must be followed.
• Usingthesupplied3mmHexKeyloosen
slightly the 3 cap screws. (Fig 12(a) shows
1 of the cap screws).With all 3 cap screws
loosened, ensure that the main slide is at the
lowest position.
• Usingthe2mmHexKeysuppliedturn
the lower and middle adjusting screws to
eliminate any free movement. (Fig 12 (b)
shows 1 of the adjusting screws).
• Movethemainslideupwardsuntilitstop
edge is level with the top of the dovetail slide
way. Turn the upper adjusting screw to take
up any free movement.
• Operatethecrankhandletomovetheslideup
and down. There should be no free play, yet
no binding anywhere throughout the range of
travel.
• Ifnecessaryrepeattheaboveprocedure
several times to ensure that all free
movement has been eliminated and that the
machine head moves up and down freely
without any binding and without any side to
side movement.
• Re-tightenthe3capscrewswhenadjustment
is complete.
4) COOLANTS and LUBRICANTS.
TheuseofCoolantsorlubricantswilleasethe
cutting operation and prolong the life of the
cutter and the machine.
• Whenusingcoolantsorlubricants,ensurethat
they do not run down the mains cord to the
mains plug and supply outlet. Do not allow
coolants or lubricants to enter the machines
ventilation openings.
• Whenusingthemachineinvertedoron
vertical surfaces use cutting paste instead of a
liquid cutting fluid.
• Ifthemachineistobeusedtocutmaterials
that create dust, such as cast iron, dust
extraction equipment (not supplied) should
be used and/or the operator should wear a
suitable respiratory protection mask.

Evolution EVO42 Specifications

General

Brand	Evolution
Model	EVO42
Category	Drill
Language	English