4 - Operation
4.10 - Drilling Procedures
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4.10.1
4.10.2
4.11 - Tips on Drilling
4.11.1
4.11.2
4.11.3
4.11.4
Use a sharp drill bit at all times... Using the MS-1 drill bit sharpener, sharpen your drill bits regularly. Apply light pres-
sure when sharpening. Too much pressure may cause flaring of the tip. (Once a drill bit has a flared tip, it becomes
defective.)
Sharpening Stone... Use to debur the outside cutting edge of the drill bits for better performance.
Lubricate drill bits occasionally... Use Drill-Ease or Spin-Eze. While the drill is running, simply touch the Drill-Ease
stick to the drill bit or brush on the Spin-Eze. Drill through scrap to remove any excess. This will allow for a smoother
cut.
Drill Strips...When drilling, a drill bit must stop slightly above the drill strip. Replace worn out drill strips regularly to
ensure proper drilling.
After all your adjustments are made as desired, position the Table
in its original position. Set the product to be drilled on the table
and make sure it is secure using the Paper Side Stops. To drill,
step down on the Foot Treadle raising the Table up to meet the
drill bits. Using one consistent smooth stroke, put pressure on
the Treadle so that the Table rises fully allowing the drill bits to
drill through the product. It is important you maintain a consistent
speed through the entire stack. It is also important you do not go
too slow or too fast. If you drill too slow you can burn the paper
leaving undesired marks. If you drill too fast, the drill bits will act
more like a punch and they will break.
Different product requires different speeds. It is always recom-
mended to drill through a test stack of the product until the opera-
tor is confident of the required speed.
Product
Paper Side Stop
Diagram 4-160
