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IMPORTANT: Before turning on the machine, it is important that the operator understands the
interrelated functions of the SAFETY SWITCH, MAGNET SWITCH, AND MOTOR SWITCHES.
SAFETY SWITCH — Located in base of drill. Enables motor operation only when magnet is properly
seated on a clean and at work surface. Turns motor off if switch detects lift of unit.
MAGNET ON/OFF SWITCH — Energizes and De-energizes the magnetic base and activates the safety
switch. Motor can now be started by pushing the motor START switch.
MOTOR START/STOP SWITCHES — Starts and stops the motor
CONTROL PANEL
SWITCH PLATE
1. Place Magnetic Drill on clean, at steel plate that is at least 3/8" thick.
2. Plug unit into proper AC power source. DO NOT use with DC Power.
3. Locate the Magnet ON and OFF switch and the motor STOP and START switch.
4. NOTE: A loss of power will de-energize the magnetic base and deactivate the motor. When power
is restored, the magnet will reenergize, however, the motor START switch must be depressed
before the motor will start.
OPERATION OF CONTROLS BEFORE INSTALLING HOUGEN CUTTER
Always remember that the magnet’s holding power is directly related to the workpiece thickness and surface condition. Since magnetic
attraction diminishes with thinner material or rough surfaces, mechanical clamping of drill unit to the workpiece should be used when
cutting thin material (3/8" or less) or material with uneven surfaces.
1. Make sure workpiece and bottom of magnet are free of chips, oil, etc.
2. Verify Safety Switch works properly
3. Position drill by sliding it and gently feeding Arbor so that pilot point is touching
center of hole to be drilled.
4. Secure unit to workpiece with safety chain.
5. Turn magnet "ON" by pressing the magnet ON switch.
6. Turn Feed Handle, raising the cutter until the pilot is above the work surface.
7. Make certain that cutter is clear of workpiece and turn motor "ON" by pressing
the motor START switch.
8. Feed Hougen Cutter slowly into workpiece. Only after cutting path is established
to a depth of about 1/16" can full force be applied to feed handles.
9. Ease up on feed pressure as cutter starts breaking through.
10. At conclusion of cut, turn motor "OFF" by pressing motor STOP switch. Turn
Feed Handles to raise arbor.
11. Turn magnet "OFF" by pressing the magnet OFF switch.
12. Disconnect from power source.
13. If necessary, remove chips from cutter and magnet, remove slug from cutter,
preferably wearing leather work gloves and/or with pliers. Disconnect safety
chain and you are ready to move unit to new drilling position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Disconnect from power source and remove T-Handle wrench
from holder at top of drill.
2. Lay drill on its side with feed handles up or be sure Arbor clears table
if unit is in normal operating position.
3. Turn Feed Handles until cutter mounting set screws are exposed
and completely remove the set screws.
4. Insert proper pilot in shank end of Hougen Cutter.
5. Insert Hougen Cutter until at on cutter shank is aligned with set
screw holes and is exactly perpendicular to axis of set screw holes.
6. Insert set screws and tighten. Check to be certain that cutter is secure.
INSTALLING HOUGEN CUTTER IN ARBOR
When drilling, especially in horizontal or
overhead positions, always apply feed
pressure toward the work surface. Never
pull away from the work surface as this can
weaken magnetic holding power.
Use handles
to feed toward
work surface
Never pull
handles away
from work
surface.
Set Screws
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"12000-Series"
Hougen Cutter
Pilot
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