Hougen HMD115 Series, Operator'S Manual

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operating instructions
1. Place drill on material and locate for drilling hole.
2. Press magnet switch to "on"
3. thread safety strap through opening between
motor and drill housing. ensure that strap does
not interfere with operation of feed handles.
insert tab of strap into buckle. cinch strap tight to
material and drill housing. check for slack and
adjust as needed.
CAUTION:
• Keep strap clear of cutting area, chips, and
rough edges on material.
• Inspect strap periodically for fraying and
damage. Do not use a damaged safety strap.
4. apply liberal amount of cutting fluid or stick
lubricant to cutter. additional lubrication may be
needed to complete cut.
5. Disengage feed lock/release.
6. Press and hold motor switch. (note: Switch must
be held in "on" position while cutting)
7. Feed cutter slowly into workpiece. only after
cutting path is established to a depth of about
1/16" can additional force be applied to feed
handles.
ease up on feed pressure as cutter starts
breaking through.
CAUTION: Do not over-feed cutter. excessive feed
pressure may cause the magnet to break free from
material.
DRILLING MULTIPLE LAYER MATERIALS:
Second layer penetration may be difficult. Slight
additional feed pressure may be required (avoid
over-feed as noted above).
If unable to penetrate second layer, withdraw cutter
from material ejecting slug and clean away any
remaining chips. Feed cutter in hole and continue cut.
• Release motor switch when cut is finished.
• Fully retract cutter from material, ejecting the slug.
• Engage feed lock/release.
• Remove safety strap.
8. turn magnet switch to "oFF" position.
CAUTION: retain firm hold on drill to prevent
dropping.
Cutter I.D. may collect chips, restricting depth of cut.
cutter should be frequently inspected and any chips
or debris removed.
OPTIONAL FEED METHODS:
• 5/8" Box Wrench
• Ratchet with 5/8" Socket (shown below)
• NO PLIERS OR OPEN END WRENCH (will
damage threaded feed handle mounting holes)
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