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- Page 1 THE DRILL BIT SHARPENER USER GUIDE GET SHARP BACK TO WORK AND GET ⚠ Caution! To reduce risk of injury, the user must read and understand this instruction manual before using product. Save these instructions for future reference. www.drilldoctor.com...
- Page 2 Thank you Drill Doctor for purchasing a ® . It is sure to become a valuable tool because you will always have sharp drill bits before a project, dur- ing a project, and after a project. As president of this company, I am very proud of the quality of our products—and I am equally proud of the great people Drill Doctor ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents English ....................3 General Safety Rules ...............4 Drill Doctor Getting to Know Your ........® Identifying Basic Drill Bits ............Anatomy of a Drill Bit ..............Drill Doctor Sharpening Process ......... ® Aligning the Drill Bit ..............Sharpening the Drill Bit .............. Identifying Correctly Sharpened Drill Bits ...... -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
General Safety Rules ⚠ WARNING! When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save these instructions. ⚠WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD! Small Parts –... - Page 5 b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. c) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
- Page 6 USA Only This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. A. It has a grounding plug that looks like the one in Fig. B. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Fig.
- Page 7 part of the power tool may result in personal injury. f) Do no overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Nonslip footwear is recommended. g) Dress properly. Wear closed, non-flammable protective clothing.
- Page 8 f) Store idle power tools out of reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. g) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation.
- Page 9 Specific Safety Rules ⚠ WARNING! ALWAYS use proper safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS wear certified safety equipment: • ANSI Z87.1 eye protections (CAN/CSA Z94.3) • ANSI 512.6 (53.19) hearing protection •...
- Page 10 15,000 RPM 110•120V - 60Hz - 1.75A max / 0.77A nom -or- 220•230V - 50Hz - 0.88A max / 0.4A nom AC Only. Applies to all electrical symbols Tool mass including detachable parts. DD350X Mass: 1.979 lbs. Includes: (1) 350X unit, (1) user’s guide, (1) wheel wrench www.drilldoctor.com...
- Page 11 Intended Uses • This drill bit sharpener is designed to sharpen twist style drill bits 3/32” - 1/2”. • Light duty twist drill sharpening in the home or small shop. • Clean and dry (indoor use only). • Use with a clean power source of the correct rated voltage and cycle.
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Page 12: Getting To Know Your Drill Doctor
® Getting to Know Your Drill Doctor ® Power Switch and Cord Cam Pin Sharpening Port Diamond Sharpening Wheel (Inside) Wheel Access Cover Chuck Alignment Fingers White Triangle Sharpening Guides Chuck Knob www.drilldoctor.com... -
Page 13: Identifying Basic Drill Bits
With the standard Diamond Sharpening Wheel it will sharpen high-speed steel, cobalt, TiN- coated, carbide and masonry drill bits. The Model 350X has been designed and engineered to sharpen the most common drill point types: Standard Point This general-purpose point (normally 118°) is used for drilling softer... -
Page 14: The Drill Doctor ® Sharpening Process
The Drill Doctor Sharpening Process ® The sharpening process includes 2 easy procedures: Aligning the bit in the Chuck. Sharpening the bit. Aligning the Drill Bit This ensures that the Drill Doctor creates the right geometry. It also sets the depth of the bit so that only a small amount of the tip is taken off during sharpening. -
Page 15: Sharpening The Drill Bit
Set depth of bit and tighten Chuck. White ® Triangle 4. With the machine turned off, align the White Triangle on the Chuck with Cam Guide the Cam Guide. Insert the Chuck into the Sharpening Port. Push the Chuck Sharpening all the way into the Port. -
Page 16: Identifying Correctly Sharpened Drill Bits
Turn clockwise to sharpen. Making sure that the Chuck rests firmly against the Cam Guide, turn the Chuck from white line to white line in a smooth and even motion. For best results, sharpen until there is no more grinding noise, allowing the machine to complete its sharpening cycle. - Page 17 Problem Cause Too much drill bit is sticking out of the end of the chuck. Surface of the Solution bit isn’t smooth and/or heavy Realign the bit. During the re-align- grinding sound. ment process, be sure to keep the White Triangle against the Cam Guide as you insert the Chuck into the Sharpening Port to set the depth of the bit.
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Page 18: Sharpening Bits Of Different Lengths And Diameters
Short Drill Bits The new Chuck design on the 350X enables you to sharpen short bits as easily as longer ones. Simply align the bit in the Chuck as normal. Note that it is OK for the Chuck Fingers to come into contact with the Sharpening Wheel. - Page 19 Aligning and Sharpening Masonry Drill Bits To sharpen a masonry bit, you do not turn the Chuck, instead you use a plunging motion. Insert the Chuck until it touches the wheel, remove, and repeat on the other side. Chuck the masonry bit. Insert your masonry bit in the Chuck in the same manner as other bits, but in this case, make sure the carbide...
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Page 20: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers 1. Question: Why was my drill bit sharpened improperly? Answer: The most common cause of improper sharpening is improper drill bit alignment. Key causes are: • Chuck not pushed all the way into the Sharpening Port. • Drill not aligned correctly. - Page 21 • If the problem persists contact the Technical Service Depart- ment. 4. Question: Why is the drill point off center? Answer: If the tip of the drill bit appears to be sharpened off center, check the following items: • Your drill may be bent. •...
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Page 22: Drill Doctor Maintenance
7. Question: Can I change a 135° drill bit into a 118° drill bit? Answer: You can change the point angle of any drill bit from 135° to 118° by using normal sharpening procedures, however drill bits per- form best when sharpened at the angle they were manufactured Drill Doctor Maintenance ®... - Page 23 Determining if Replacing the Diamond Grinding Wheel Is Required You can double the life of the Diamond Sharpening Wheel by reversing it before you replace it. The Diamond Sharpening Wheel supplied with the Drill Doctor is designed to give you long and trouble free service, with an average of more than 200 sharpenings for 3/32”...
- Page 24 Reversing or Replacing Your Diamond Sharpening Wheel Disconnect your Drill Doctor, make sure machine is cool, then remove Wheel Access Cover. Use wrench supplied with your Drill Doctor to lock sharpening wheel in place. With Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws and wheel retainer.
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Page 25: Accessories
Accessories Order Accessories through our website: www.drilldoctor.com, or by contacting us at the phone number listed on the Warranty Drill Doctor page, or at the retailer where you purchased your ® Standard Diamond Sharpening Wheel Kit (180 grit) DA31320GF Coarse Diamond Sharpening Wheel Kit (180 grit) DA31325GF WARNING:... -
Page 26: Warranty
Drill Doctor ® USA and Canada Only Your Drill Doctor is warranted to be free of defects due to work- manship or design for 1 year from the purchase date. If your Drill Doctor fails to operate, or if any operating problem occurs, contact Drill Doctor Technical Service at: In North America: 1-800-418-1439 (Please call 6:30 AM–3:30 PM Pacific Time.) - Page 27 DAREX, LLC P.O. BOX 730 210 E. Hersey St. Ashland, OR 97520 Phone 1-800-597-6170 541-552-1377 Drill Doctor ® is a registered trademark of DAREX, LLC PP31554KF Rev 0 8/18 www.drilldoctor.com...