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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.
