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MPORTANT: Before turning on the machine, it is important that the operator understands the
interrelated functions of the SAFETY SWITCH, MAGNET SWITCH, AND MOTOR SWITCHES.
READ SAFETY SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY SWITCH
— Located in base of drill. Enables motor operation only when magnet is properly
seated on a clean and flat work surface. Turns motor off if switch detects lift of unit. (See below for
location of safety switch)
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, flat 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
The Safety Switch Indicator Light is a Standard Safety Feature on Hougen portable
magnetic drills. Its purpose is to inform the user that the lift detector switch is activated.
If light is Green:
In normal operation the safety switch light will be green. Motor "On" and "Off" Switches
function normally.
If light is Red:
A condition with the safety switch exists that needs to be corrected. Possible causes:
• Safety Switch is defective. Have drill serviced.
• Uneven work surface or material. Check work surface for flatness.
• Dirt or chips under magnet. Clean work surface.
SAFETY SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHT
Material must be a least 3/8" thick. Material thinner than 3/8" will cause a "weak" magnet condition.
HOUGEN MANUFACTURING RECOMMENDS THAT CONDITIONS ARE CORRECTED SO LIGHT IS GREEN.
THIS ALLOWS FOR THE UNIT TO BE OPERATED IN A SAFE MANNER.
For any questions please contact Hougen Manufacturing’s Technical Service at
(810) 635-7111
.
PILOT LIGHT SWITCH
PILOT LIGHT
The Pilot Light is a Standard Feature on
Hougen portable magnetic drills. Its purpose is
to illuminate the work surface area for easier
viewing of pilot.
** SAFETY SWITCH LIGHT WILL COME ON AND REMAIN ON WHILE DRILL IS PLUGGED IN **
CONTROL PANEL SWITCH PLATE
Testing Safety Switch:
Before operating the drill always test the safety switch. To test switch...place drill on work surface and plug into the outlet.
Rock drill so magnet lifts off work surface. Safety Switch Light should change from green to red. If light stays green or red,
a problem exists with the safety switch that must be corrected. (ie...safety switch defective, safety plunger in the base of
magnet is stuck in position, etc.) Please correct and retest before operating drill.
