TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
The magnetic feet will not stay on the safe or vault door.
a. Insure that the magnetic feet are clean and free of any metal shavings and debris.
b. Several coasts of paint can affect the magnets. If this occurs, you may need to
reduce the drilling pressure.
2.
How can I angle drill with the Magnum?
a. The Magnum 357 and the old 457 Magnum had a three part frame that allowed
angle drilling in 5 degree increments up to 25 degrees. The 557 Magnum does
not have this capability.
b. Use a lever rig, the “
Equalizer II
”. Call
Lockmasters, Inc
. Customer Service.
• Press coupler ring and slide barrel and quill assembly until the drill bit touches
the surface, release coupling.
3.
Is it possible to drill at a compound angle?
a. Only with the Magnum 357 and the old 457 Magnum with magnets. With the drill rig
installed at the desired position for angle drilling, extend the jack screws on the magnetic
feet and rotate the entire rig to the desired position. Make sure you retract the jack screws
prior to any drilling.
b. Use a lever rig, the “
Equalizer
.” Call
Lockmasters, Inc.
Customer Service.
4.
The hex drive is worn out. Can I replace this or do I have to send the 457/557 Magnum
back to
Lockmasters, Inc.?
a. You can replace the hex drive (Part# MAGHEXDRIVE). Call
Lockmasters, Inc.
Customer
Service.
5.
The hex drive shaft is worn down on the ends, what can I do?
a. Grind 1/32 inch (1 mm) off of each end of the hex drive shaft. Insure that when grinding
that you maintain a square edge.
b. Order a new hex drive shaft. Call
Lockmasters, Inc.
Customer Service.
6.
Is the 457 Magnum
capable of side drilling a safe?
a. The 457 Magnum is capable of side drilling a safe only if the drill point is 5 inches (13 cm)
or greater from the edge of the safe.
b. If the drill point is less than 5 inches (13 cm) from the edge of the safe, use the “
Bullet II
”.
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d. When drilling with successively longer
bits (4”, 6”, 8”, etc.) to penetrate a thick
door, simply remove the Barrel and
Quill Assembly from the Quick Release
Coupling and change drill bits. Be sure
to back off the Quill until it stops and then
turn clockwise 1/2 turn before replacing the
Barrel and Quill Assembly into the Quick
Release Coupling.
