5
OPERATION
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specifically recom
-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear proper
eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Typical Operation
1. Check the work surface to make sure it is clean
and free of foreign materials.
Paint, rust, scale or uneven surfaces decrease the
holding strength of the magnet. Chips, burrs, dirt
and other foreign materials on the surface of the
magnetic base will also decrease holding power.
Use a smooth, flat file to keep the magnet clean
and free of nicks.
The drill attaches magnetically to 1/4" or thicker
ferrous stock. Do not use on stock less than 1/4".
The magnetic base WILL NOT hold on nonmag-
netic grades of stainless steel.
2. To install/remove cutter:
A. Remove battery pack.
B. Raise the drill motor to its highest position on
the slide rail.
C. Twist the quick-change arbor. Insert the cutter
into the arbor and release collar. Tug on cutter
to ensure it is secure. Cutter should be fully
seated into spindle.
D. Reverse procedure to remove cutter.
NOTE:
Do not remove cutter unless slug is
removed. Slug may eject unexpectedly. Avoid
contact with cutter tips. Periodically inspect the
cutter tips for loose or damaged tips.
NOTE:
If the cutter does not release from the arbor
when the collar is turned, use a locking pliers to
grasp the cutter above the cutter flutes. Holding
the collar securely in one hand, rotate the pliers
clockwise to release the cutter from the arbor.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
hold workpiece by hand.
3. Select High Speed
or Low Speed , depending
on your application.
4. Position the tool so the center pin is directly over
the desired cutting location. Rotate the magnet
knob to engage the magnet. The magnet icons will
align
. The drill motor will not start if the magnet
icons are not aligned, activating the magnet.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
use a safety strap on vertical, over-
head, and pipe applications. Mounting can re-
lease.
5. Use a safety strap on vertical, overhead, and pipe
applications.
A. Route the safety strap, through the lower
slots, and wrap it tightly around a solid, rigid
structure. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
B. Snap the safety strap snaphooks together.
Eliminate any slack in the strap.
C. When using on a vertical surface, secure the
safety strap with a c-clamp or similar device.
This will hold the strap in place and prevent
the tool from sliding down the vertical surface.
Do
not
clamp to the strap. This may damage
the strap and cause it to break.
WARNING
Do not use cutting fluid in an over
-
head or any other position that
allows cutting fluid to enter motor or switch en
-
closure.
6. Insert battery pack.
7. With the ON(I) / OFF(O) switch in the OFF(O)
position, turn the cutting fluid bottle valve to the ON
(downward) position. Cutting fluid will be released
as the center pin contacts the work surface.
Failure to lubricate properly will cause cutter
damage. The use of HAWG WASH
®
cutting fluid
is recommended for long life of these cutters.
The operator is responsible for the application of
lubricants other than HAWG WASH
®
cutting fluid.
In overhead or vertical cutting applications, do
not use cutting fluids. Use only lubricant pastes or
sprays recommended for high speed cutting. Do
not allow lubricant pastes and sprays to enter tool.
