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Ensure the work surface and bottom of magnet are free of debris, oil, etc.
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Select and set up oiling method or cutting pastes.
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If drilling overhead or horizontal use cutting paste liberally applied to the
cutting bit.
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If using the machine horizontally with the oil bottle, connect bottle to the side of the
machine using the two set screws located on the drill frame.
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Connect the oil bottle tube into the side of the tool holder by firmly pressing
in the hose.
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To remove the hose later, press in the plastic piece around the hose
towards the tool holder while simultaneously pulling the plastic hose
away from the tool holder.
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Make sure the oil bottle valve is in the off position.
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This is generally at a 90 degree angle from the valve hose.
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Fill the oil bottle with cutting fluid.
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Select appropriate size annular cutter or Weldon type twist drill bit.
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The
¾
” Weldon shank uses two Allen head bolts. The annular cutters will go
in the shank and be secured on the two flat sides by the two Allen head
screws. See next section below for more specifics on using annular cutters.
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Plug the machine into power source.
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Form a loose knot in the power cord close to the plug connection to prevent
cutting fluid from running down the cord and into the power receptacle.
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Engage the magnet by pressing the magnet on/off switch on the back of the machine.
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Check that the machine is firmly attached to the work area.
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Turn feed handle raising the cutter until the bit is above the work surface.
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Open the oil bottle valve to allow oil to come out to the work surface.
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You may have to gently squeeze or shake the bottle to get the oil to start
flowing.
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Turn the machine on.
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Start the machine by pressing the green “on” switch. Stop the machine by
pressing the red “off” switch.
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Very slowly engage the cutting bit with the material surface by lightly engaging the
hand crank down towards the material.
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After about 1/16” of cutting has been achieved in the work surface, slightly more
force can be applied. This will be the normal amount of force the rest of the hole.
