KARAT
®
180
US
10
OPERATING MANUAL KARAT® 180
Vacuum pump fixation
WARNING: Maximum drilling diam-
eter of 4”. Mount the drill stand on
an even, firm and smooth surface
using the vacuum pump, never
“over” head. Always connect the
core drill and the vacuum pump to
the same power outlet. Never turn
off the vacuum pump during oper-
ation.
Position the machine horizontally. Maximum tilt of
10°. Fasten, mount suction hose and fasten with
hose clip.
See further the vacuum pump manual.
Mounting the drill bit
•
Tighten the clamping lever
24
.
•
Clean and grease the thread on the drill bit
31
and the drilling shaft
5
.
•
Screw a core bit
31
onto the drilling shaft
5
and tighten with supplied wrenches.
Connecting the water feed
•
Close the water tap
6
.
•
Connect the water feed hose to the water tap
or the water pressure tank.
•
When using the water pressure tank, make
sure that there is sufficient pressure when
working.
•
Check the waterflow indicator
9
.
Setting the drilling angle
•
Loosen the clamping lever
21
.
•
Use handle
23
to slide the column into the
desired drilling angle using the scale.
•
Tighten the clamping lever
21
.
Drilling
•
Always ensure a adequate anchorage in the
underground.
•
Open the water tap
6
.
•
Loosen locking lever
24
and hold the feed
lever
20
.
•
Actuate the ON/OFF switch
2
.
•
You can use the soft starter
3
at drilling start
Drill using an even forward feed. Do not over-
load the machine.
•
The leaking water should be milky and not
clear.
•
Always loosen the locking lever
24
when
drilling.
•
After drilling switch off the machine and shut
off the water tap. Lift the machine with feed
lever
20
and secure with locking lever
24
.
Removing the drilling core
•
Break off the drilling core and remove.
OVER HEAD DRILLING
DANGER: When drilling “over” head
always secure the drill stand with
the assembly.
DANGER: When drilling “over”
head, always use a water collecting
ring and a industrial wet-type vacu-
um cleaner!
Mounting the water collecting ring
•
Loosen the fixation screw
14
on the water
collecting ring
15
.
•
Push the water collecting ring
15
onto the
drill stand and press it firmly against the
material to be drilled.
•
Tighten fixation screw
14
.
•
Connect a industrial wet-type vacuum
cleaner.
•
When using the water collecting ring,
attach a protective cover
13
onto it and drill
through. Remove te drilled part of the cover
from the core bit.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
CAUTION: Danger of injury and
damage! Pay attention to the
weight of the appliance when
transporting it.
•
Clean the machine and remove the drilling
dirt.
•
Transport the machine and core bit sepa-
rately.
•
Blow out remaining water from hose and
machine when it freezes.
•
This appliance may only be stored inside a
building.
