Schifler SWC 40, Operating Manual

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Magnetic Drilling Machine
Operating Manual
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SWC 40
12. Use only spare parts advised by your dealer for magnetic drilling machines.
5. Regularly clean the work area and machine., remove swarf and dirt, paying
particular attention to the underside of the magnet.
1. Always secure the machine with the supplied safety chain before starting to
operate, this is to protect the user in case of power failure or breaking loose
of the magnet while in use.
2. Always wear safety goggles, gloves and ear plugs.
7. Remove tie, rings, watches and any loose adornments which might entangle
with the rotating parts of the machine.
8. Should the cutter get stuck in the workpiece, stop the motor immediately to
prevent personal injury. Disconnect from the power source and push and pull
the arbor by hand. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE CUTTER BY SWITCHING
THE MOTOR ON AND OFF.
4. Always ensure cutter retaining screws are secure – they sometimes vibrate
loose in use.
9. If the machine is accidentally dropped, always thoroughly examine the
machine for signs of damage and check that it functions correctly before
trying to drill a hole.
10. Regularly inspect the machine and check the nuts and screws are tight.
14. If you discover any irregularity on machine cables immediately bring the
machine to a recognized dealer for a repair or maintenance service.
6. With a gloved hand, after switching off the power, remove any swarf which
might have gathered around the cutter and arbor before proceeding to the
next hole.
13. Use the magnetic drilling unit on a clean and flat surface only, to prevent the
machine breaking out because of poor clamping force.
3. Disconnect from the power source when changing cutters or working on the
machine.
11. Always ensure when using the machine in an inverted position use special
cutting paste or cutting spray which is specially designed for inverted position
drilling.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING :
DO NOT USE YOUR MAGNETIC DRILL ON THE SAME STRUCTURE
WHEN ARC WELDING IS IN PROGRESS. D.C. CURRENT WILL EARTH BACK
THROUGH THE MAGNET AND CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE.