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4.4 Electromagnet
Make sure the magnetic drilling machine is placed on a smooth, clean, level and solid surface without
any objects or dubree in between to guarantee maximum adhesion
The workpiece must be at least 5 mm thick for the magnet to stick, but minimal 3 mm thick to hold
the weight of the machine and to drill safely. In case the workpiece is between 3 and 5 mm, make
sure to make a proper base to create a good magnetic field as shown in image 2-6.
[image 2-6]
The electromagnet will work best on surfaces of at least 10 mm thickness.
The electromagnet may not be able to create a good enough magnetic field. Causes may be:
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Surface not flat
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Workpiece not magnetizable (e.g. aluminium)
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Workpiece coated or painted
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Workpiece not thick enough
In this situation the magnet indicator will light up red. Make sure to solve any of these matters
before proceeding in any way and creating unsafe situations
1.
Connect the machine to the mains/work piece
2.
To activate the magnet, press the red magnet switch
The magnet switch will be lit (red)
The LED indicator lights up GREEN when generated magnetic force is sufficient
3.
To deactivate the magnet, press the same switch again
WARNING:
Do not use this machine when LED indicator is RED. Magnet may not generate
sufficient attachment force
