OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
01569 Coolant
ON/OFF Valve
Motor
ON/OFF Switch
Clamp Handle
Feed Handle
Carry Handle
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Important notICe
Read all Safety Instructions listed at the being of this Operators Manual before operating the
BD17 Transducer Drill.
Make sure the cutter is installed properly.
Verify that the correct shoes for the rail that is being drilled is installed.
Always use caution when contacting the rail with the cutting tool. Allow the cutter to enter the rail
before full feed pressure is applied.
Verify that the power cord is clear of any moving objects.
1. Make sure the work piece, cutter and shoes are free of chips or any other forms of debris.
2. Secure the Drill to the rail and adjust height by following the Clamping Procedure listed previously in this Manual.
3. Slowly feed the Bonding Bit to the rail to verify the location of the hole. Once location is verified, retract the Bonding Bit so
it is not contacting the rail.
4. Attach the Pressurized Coolant Bottle by following the procedure listed previously in this Manual. Open the valve on the
Bottle Hose and verify that coolant is flowing.
5. Plug the power cord into the correct outlet. If an extension cord is needed, refer to the Extension Cord Chart
in the Safety Instructions for the correct size and length.
6. Make sure the Bonding Bit is free of the work piece and turn the motor ON by moving the rocker switch to the On position.
7. Feed the Arbor slowly until the Bonding Bit makes full contact with the rail. Once full contact is made, full pressure can be
applied to the Feed Handle.
8. Anticipate the end of your cut and ease up on the feed prior to completing the hole.
9. After completing the hole, retract the cutter fully and select OFF on the rocker switch.
10. Close the valve on the Coolant Bottle Hose to stop the coolant flow and unplug the power cord.
11. Loosen the Clamp Assembly and remove the Transducer Drill from the rail.
