Drill Master 300 User Manual
Drill Master 300 User Manual

Drill Master 300 User Manual

Drill bit sharpener

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User's Guide
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  • Page 1 <REPLACE IMAGE> <REPLACE IMAGE> M O D E L User’s Guide Guía del usuario Mode d’emploi...
  • Page 2: Français

    We support what we build! Use this User’s Guide to learn to operate your Drill Doctor. I also want to invite you to visit our website at www.DrillDoctor.com.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents English Safety ................® Getting to Know Your Drill Doctor ......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: Safety

    Never touch internal parts of the sharpener when it is turned on or plugged in. The rotating diamond wheel can cause injury. • As with any power tool, the Drill Doctor should be kept out of the reach of children. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,...
  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Drill Doctor

    ® Getting to Know Your Drill Doctor ® Watch the User Video included with your Drill Doctor and become a sharpening expert in minutes! Flat Spot Chuck Chuck Knob Alignment Window Port Cam Guide Flat Spot Sharpening Port <MODIFY ART>...
  • Page 6: Identifying Basic Drill Bits

    Identifying Basic Drill Bits ® The Drill Doctor is most efficient when used to sharpen a drill bit’s original point angle. With its standard diamond sharpening wheel it will sharpen high-speed steel, cobalt, TiN-coated, carbide and masonry drill bits. It has been designed and engineered to sharpen three of the...
  • Page 7: The Drill Doctor ® Sharpening Process

    Turn the Chuck Knob to the left just until the bit will slide and rotate in the Chuck. With one hand, press in and hold the Alignment Button on the Drill Doctor (do not release <MODIFY ART> <MODIFY ART> until Step 7). www.DrillDoctor.com...
  • Page 8 With your free hand, insert the Chuck into the Alignment Port— make sure the flat spots on the Chuck match the flat spots in the <MODIFY ART> <MODIFY ART> port. At this point, the Chuck should be inserted into the Flat Spots Alignment Port with the flat spots hidden, and the...
  • Page 9 Turn the Chuck Knob to the right until it is tight but make sure that the bit did not turn and the Chuck <MODIFY ART> <MODIFY ART> did not back out of the Port. Press the Alignment Button in and remove the Chuck from the Alignment Port.
  • Page 10: Sharpening The Drill Bit

    Before sharpening you should know: • Keep the Cam in contact with the Cam Guide as you sharpen—push the Chuck straight into the port. • Only light pressure is required—let the diamond wheel do its work. • Turn the Chuck an even number of half-turns: 3/32 inch bits—use 2 to 4 half-turns, 1/8 inch bits—use 4 to 6 half-turns, 3/8 inch bits—use 16 to 20 half-turns.
  • Page 11: Identifying Correctly Sharpened Drill Bits

    Identifying Correctly-Sharpened Drill Bits (and what to do with those that aren’t!) Correctly Sharpened Chisel Point The entire surface from the Cutting Cutting Edge Edge to the Heel will have a finely Heel ground surface without ridges or indentations. The Heel will always be lower than the Cutting Edge.
  • Page 12: Sharpening Bits Of Different Lengths And Diameters

    Sharpening Bits of Different Lengths and Diameters Drill Bits Of Different Sizes Too many rotations of a small diameter bit may result in incorrect sharpening and too few on a large bit may not sharpen enough. 3/32 inch bits—use 2 to 4 half-turns, 1/8 inch bits—use 4 to 6 half-turns, 3/8 inch bits—use 16 to 20 half-turns.
  • Page 13: Aligning And Sharpening Masonry Drill Bits

    Remember, you are only sharpening the carbide insert. Note: The Drill Doctor will place a curved grind on the carbide insert, altering the appearance of the factory point. www.DrillDoctor.com...
  • Page 14: 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: 1. Drill point not pushed all the way to the Drill Stop. 2.
  • Page 15 3. Question: I sharpened the bit. Why will it not cut? Answer: This happens when the heel on the bit is higher than the cutting edge (negative relief). Realign the drill and resharpen in the Sharpening Port. Maintain consistent inward light pressure during the half-turns of the Chuck.
  • Page 16 • During the sharpening process be sure to keep the same pressure on each half-turn. 5. Question: What can I do about flat spots on the bit point between the cutting edge and the heel? Answer: The flat spots on a sharpened bit are the result of an incomplete or paused half-turn of the Chuck in the Sharpening Port.
  • Page 17: Drill Doctor ® Maintenance

    Alignment, Sharpening, and Splitting Ports and Chucks, so cleaning on a consistent basis can add life to your machine. Before any maintenance or cleaning is performed, be sure to disconnect your Drill Doctor. ® Removing the Wheel Access Cover ®...
  • Page 18 You can double the life of the diamond sharpening wheel by reversing it before you replace it. The 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 19 Reversing or Replacing Your Diamond Sharpening Wheel ® Disconnect your Drill Doctor, make sure machine is cool, then remove wheel 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.
  • Page 20: User-Replaceable Parts

    User-Replaceable Parts Order Replacement Parts and Accessories through our website: www.DrillDoctor.com or by contacting us at the phone number listed on the Warranty page. 180 grit Standard Diamond Sharpening Wheel <MODIFY ART> <MODIFY ART> (Part #SA01326GA) Wheel Access Cover (Part #PP40150PF) Hub Wrench (Part #PP01336SF) 3/32"...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    USA and Canada Only See Warranty Card insert for countries outside the USA and Canada. Your Drill Doctor is warranted to be free of defects due to workmanship or design for 1 year from the purchase date. If your Drill Doctor fails to operate, or if any operating problem occurs, contact...
  • Page 22: Español

    Phone/Teléfono/Téléphone: 1-888-MYDRILL (693-7455) 1-541-552-1301 Professional Tool Manufacturing, LLC P.O. Box 730 210 E. Hersey St. Ashland, OR 97520 USA/EE.UU./USA Fax/Fax/Télécopieur: 541-552-1377 Email/Correo electrónico/Courriel: tech@DrillDoctor.com Web/Dirección en Internet/Site Web: www.DrillDoctor.com...
  • Page 23 Ashland, OR 97520 USA/EE.UU. Fax/Fax/Télécopieur: 541-552-1377 Email/Correo electrónico/Courriel: tech@DrillDoctor.com Web/Dirección en Internet/Site Web: www.DrillDoctor.com Drill Doctor ® is a registered trademark of Professional Tool Manufacturing, LLC. Drill Doctor ® es una marca comercial registrada de Professional Tool Manufacturing, LLC. Drill Doctor ®...

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