Hougen 925102, Operator'S Manual

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1. Make sure workpiece and bottom of magnet are free of chips, oil, etc.
2. Position drill by sliding it and gently feeding Arbor so that pilot point is
touching center of hole to be drilled.
3. Secure unit to workpiece with safety chain.
4. Turn magnet ON by pressing the magnet ON switch.
5. On Control Panel Flip Power/Manual Feed Switch to
Power Feed .
6. Turn On Cutting Fluid and check for proper fl ow by slightly depressing
pilot on work surface.
7. Make certain that cutter is clear of workpiece by 1/16” - 1/8” and turn
motor ON by pressing the motor START switch.
8. In center of feed handles
Flip Power Feed Handle out to engage
Power Feed Motor. The unit will feed itself into and through
the workpiece.
9. At conclusion of cut, motor will automatically turn OFF.
CAUTION: Slug can eject with force and distance.
Disengage Power Feed Handle then turn Feed Handles to raise Arbor
and make sure slug has fallen free.
10. Turn magnet OFF by pressing the magnet OFF switch.
11.
Disconnect from power source.
12. If necessary, remove chips from cutter and magnet, preferably wearing
leather work gloves and/or with pliers.
13. Disconnect safety chain and you are ready to move unit to new drilling
position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Power Feed Mode
Manual Feed Mode
Always remember that the magnet’s holding power is directly related to the workpiece thickness and surface
condition. Since magnetic attraction diminishes with thinner material or rough surfaces, mechanical clamping
of drill unit to the workpiece should be used when cutting thin material (3/8” or less) or material with uneven
surfaces.
1. Make sure workpiece and bottom of magnet are free of chips, oil, etc.
2. Position drill by sliding it and gently feeding Arbor so that pilot point is
touching center of hole to be drilled.
3. Secure unit to workpiece with safety chain.
4. On Control Panel Flip Power/Manual Feed Switch to
Manual .
5. Turn magnet ON by pressing the magnet ON switch.
6. Turn Feed Handle, raising the cutter until the pilot is above the work
surface.
7. Turn on coolant bottle.
8. Make certain that cutter is clear of workpiece and turn motor ON by
pressing the motor START switch.
9. Feed Cutter slowly into workpiece. Only after cutting path is established
to a depth of about 1/16” can full force be applied to feed handles.
10. Ease up on feed pressure
Ease up on feed pressure as cutter starts breaking through.
11. At conclusion of cut, turn motor OFF by pressing motor STOP switch.
CAUTION: Slug can eject with force and distance.
Turn Feed Handles to raise Arbor checking to make sure the slug has
fallen free.
12. Turn magnet OFF by pressing the magnet OFF switch.
13.
Disconnect from power source.
14. If necessary, remove chips from cutter and magnet, preferably wearing
leather work gloves and/or with pliers. Disconnect safety chain and you
are ready to move unit to new drilling position.
Manual F
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Power Feed
Engagement Handle
Step 5
Step 8
Power F
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