Holemaker Technology VERSADRIVE V60T, Original Instructions Manual

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V60T/July 2020/V1.1
7 Maintenance
Your HMT power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from power source
before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set- ups or when making
repairs. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Just as every magnetic drilling machine with moving parts, your HMT magnetic drilling machine also
needs regular maintenance service. A few recommendations follow:
VISUALLY CHECK THE MACHINE FOR DAMAGE
Machine must be checked before operation for any signs of damage that will affect the operation of
the machine. Particularly the mains cable, if the machine appears to be damaged it should not be
used failure to do so may cause injury or death.
CLEANING
- Clean all dirt, dust, metal chips and burrs of your magnetic drilling machine
- Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen
collecting in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and an
approved dust mask
- Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a
cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside
the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
The machines operation must be checked to ensure that all components are working correctly.
Replace any defective parts immediately. This prevents properly function parts from being damaged.
CARBON BRUSHES
Brushes should be checked to make sure there is no abnormal wear present. This should be checked
at least once a week if used frequently. If the carbon brush has worn more than 2/3 the original
length the brushes should be changed. Failure to do so may cause damage to the machine.
CHECK MAGNETIC BASE
Before every operation the magnetic base should be checked to make sure that the base is flat and
there is no damage present. An uneven magnet base will cause the magnet not to hold as efficiently
and may cause injury to the operator.
When the machine is out of use for a longer period, apply a small amount of machine oil to the
underside of the magnetic base for rust protection. Clean the magnetic base again with next use.