HOUGEN
®
Portable Magnetic Drill
Model HMD500
Welcome to Hougen
Congratulations on your purchase of the Hougen
®
Portable Magnetic Drill
Model HMD500. Your model is designed to produce superior holes quickly
and efficiently. Through constant innovation and development, Hougen is
committed to provide you with hole-producing tools and products to help you
be more productive.
Before attempting to operate your new Portable Magnetic Drill, please read all
instructions first. These include the Operator's Manual and Warning Label on
the unit itself. With proper use, care, and maintenance, your model will
provide you with years of effective hole drilling performance. Once again,
thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Hougen.
Hougen Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants its Portable Magnetic Drills for one (1) year and its Electro-hydraulic Hole Punchers
and other products for ninety (90) days from date of purchase against defects due to faulty material or workmanship and will repair
or replace (at its option) without charge any items returned. This warranty is void if the item has been damaged by accident or
unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship. No other
expressed warranty is given or authorized. Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. disclaims any implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
FITNESS for any period beyond the expressed warranty and shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some
states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts and, if the
law of such a state governs your purchase, the above exclusion and limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service, return the item(s), transportation prepaid, to your nearest Factory Warranty Authorized Repair Center
or to Hougen Manufacturing, Inc., 3001 Hougen Drive, Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473.
Hougen Drills (Rotabroach Cutters) are warranted against manufacturing defects only. Subject to Hougen Manufacturing inspec-
tion.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
© 2001 Hougen Manufacturing, Inc.
Commercial / Industrial Limited Warranty
WARNING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Unplug from power when changing cutters
or when servicing machine.
Keep fingers away from cutter during
operation
Never place fingers in cutting area or on
arbor when machine is plugged in.
Any tool can shatter. Always wear eye
protection
Do not use machine in damp area or when
it may become wet.
Beware of ejected slug at end of cut.
1. Read and follow operators manual. Check
and comply with all applicable federal, state,
local and company safety standards. If you
cannot locate your operator’s manual, call or
write to Hougen Mfg. for additional FREE copy.
2. Magnet will not hold properly on thin (3/8” or
under) steel or on rough or dirty surfaces.
3. Keep safety features working properly.
4. Keep bottom of magnet free of chips.
5. Do not use dull or broken cutters.
6. Always use safety chain.
7. Unplug from power anytime machine is not in
use.
This product is covered under the following U.S. patent: 5902076
Photographs and Specifications shown are accurate in detail at time of printing. Manufacture reserves the right to make
improvements and modifications without prior notice.
Hougen, Hougen-Edge, Rotabroach are proprietarytrademarks of Hougen Manufacturing Inc.
