Falcon Magnetic Rotabroach CM/405/1, Руководство оператора

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Issue 3 Original Version JUNE 2014
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3) OPERATIONAL SAFETY PROCEDURES
READ BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
All safety measures must be observed at all times when using magnetic core drills.
Improper use and carelessness increase the risk of accidents. Read and carefully follow these recommendations in order to improve your
own safety.
This machine is specifically designed for drilling holes in steel, expanded by the possibility of tapping/reaming/countersinking, and must not
be adapted and/or used for applications other than those they were designed for, including driving other apparatus.
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When using electrical tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, and personal
injury.
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Do NOT use in wet or damp conditions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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Do NOT use in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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BEFORE operating, the machine MUST be securely restrained to a fixed independent feature (by using safety strap RD4329, or other
means), to reduce the potential free movement should the magnet become detached from the work piece. Failure to do so may
result in personal injury.
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ALWAYS wear eye and ear protectors when operating the machine. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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Disconnect from power source when changing cutters or working on the machine. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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Cutters and swarf are sharp, ALWAYS ensure that hands are adequately protected when changing cutters, or removing swarf.
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Before operating, ALWAYS ensure cutter retaining screws are secured.
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Regularly clear the work area and machine of swarf and dirt, paying particular attention to the underside of the magnet base.
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With a gloved hand, and after switching off the machine, remove any swarf that might have gathered around the cutter and arbor
before proceeding with cutting.
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ALWAYS remove your tie, rings, watches and any loose adornments that might entangle with the rotating machinery before
operating.
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Should the cutter become ‘stuck’ in the work-­‐piece, stop the motor immediately to prevent personal injury. Disconnect from power
source and turn arbor to and fro. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE CUTTER BY SWITCHING THE MOTOR ON AND OFF.
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If the machine is accidentally dropped, ALWAYS thoroughly examine the machine for signs of damage and check that it functions
correctly BEFORE resuming drilling.
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Regularly inspect the machine and check that nuts and screws are tight.
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ALWAYS ensure when using the machine in an inverted position that the machine is securely restained in the event of power failure.
Only use the minimum amount of coolant and ensure that care is taken to prevent coolant entering the motor unit.
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Cutting tools may shatter, ALWAYS position the guard over the cutter before activating the machine. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury.
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On completion of the cut, a slug will eject. DO NOT operate the machine if the slug has not ejected, as this may cause injury. If
necessary, use barriers to prevent unauthorised access to work area.
4) MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Keep the inside of the cutter clear of swarf. It restricts the operating depth of the cutter.
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Apply the cutting fluid to the internal reservoir via the inducement holes in the arbor. It is then “metered out” by the pilot during the
cutting cycle and is applied directly to the cutting edge. Alternatively, fluid can be applied directly onto the work-­‐piece making
certain that it floods into the groove formed by the cutter.
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Occasionally depress the pilot to ensure cutting fluid is being correctly metered.
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To start the machine, first switch on the magnet by depressing the single red button. Ensure that the rotary switch is set to R, then
start the motor by depressing the GREEN (I) start button.
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ALWAYS switch off the motor by depressing the RED (O) stop button. DO NOT switch off the motor by switching the magnet off.
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Apply light pressure when commencing to cut a hole into the work surface. Pressure can then be increased sufficiently to load the
motor. Excessive pressure is undesirable when using the Rotabroach™ “FALCON” machine. It does not increase the rate of
penetration and may result in damage to the machine and cutter.
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Always ensure that the slug has been ejected from the previous hole before commencing to cut the next.
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If the slug sticks in the cutter, move the machine to a flat surface, switch on the magnet only, and gently bring the cutter down to
make contact with the surface. This will usually straighten a cocked slug and allow it to eject normally.
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Apply a small amount of light oil lubricant regularly to the slide and arbor support bearing.
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Insecure anchorage, a loosely fitting slide, or a worn bearing in the arbor support bracket usually causes cutter breakage.
EXTENSION CABLE SELECTION
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The machines are factory fitted with a 3 metre length of cable having three, 1.5mm² conductors, LIVE, NEUTRAL and EARTH. If it
becomes necessary to fit an extension cable from the power source, care must be taken in using a cable of adequate capacity. Failure
to do so will result in a loss of traction by the magnet and a reduction of power from the motor.
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Assuming a normal AC supply of the correct voltage, it is recommended that the following extension lengths shall not be exceeded:
For 110v supply: 3.5metres of 3 core x 1.5mm²
For 230v supply : 26 metres of 3 core x 1.5mm ²