® produce superior holes quickly and effi ciently. Through constant innovation and development, Hougen is committed to provide you with hole-producing tools and products to help you be more pro- ductive. Before attempting to operate your new Portable Magnetic Drill, please read all instructions fi rst. These include the Operator’s Manual and Warning Label on the unit itself.
Complete and mail the Product Registration Card now. 8. Your Magnetic Drill was factory adjusted prior to It is important that Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. have a shipping. Check to make sure that all gib record of product ownership.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ���� ���� ���� ���� � ��� ������ ���������� ������ ���� ��� ����������� ���� �����...
The Safety Switch Indicator Light is a Standard Safety �� ������� ��������� ������� ���� ����� ���� ����� Feature on HMD968 magnetic drills. Its purpose is to inform ���� �� ����� ��� �������� ����� ������� the user that an unsafe condition exists.
OPERATION OF CONTROLS BEFORE INSTALLING HOUGEN CUTTER IMPORTANT: Before turning on the machine, it is important that the operator understands the interrelated functions of the SAFETY SWITCH, MAGNET SWITCH, AND MOTOR SWITCHES. READ SAFETY SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS PREVIOUS PAGE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Always remember that the magnet’s holding power is directly related to the workpiece thickness and surface condition. Since magnetic attraction diminishes with thinner material or rough surfaces, mechanical clamping of drill unit to the workpiece should be used when cutting thin material (9.5mm or less) or material with uneven surfaces.
4. Insert proper pilot in shank end of Hougen Cutter. 5. Insert Hougen Cutter until fl at on cutter shank is aligned with set screw holes and is exactly perpendicular to axis of set screw holes.
ADJUSTMENT OF GIBS 1. Loosen all Gib Screws. 2. Feed the drill in and out a few times and then, with top of motor slide fl ush with top of housing, tighten the Gib Screws until you feel them touch the Steel Gib. 3.
SWIVEL BASE OPERATION ATTENTION The threads on the Clamp Handle Assembly are a Left Handed thread meaning, Turning Clockwise would loosen the assembly Turning Counter Clockwise would tighten the assembly. Also, the Clamp Handle Assembly is spring loaded so you will need to lift & turn the entire Clamp Handle Assembly when repositioning as if to be a ratchet device.
HINTS FOR SMOOTHER OPERATION 1. Keep inside of Hougen Cutter clear of chips. Chips will interfere with cutting to maximum depth and may impede the free oil fl ow and can cause cutter breakage. #1 cause of cutter 2. Keep work, machine, arbor and Hougen Cutter free of chips and dirt.
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HMD968 PARTS LIST Part # Description Part # Description 01165 Retaining Ring 05534 SCR-SHC M5 x .8 x 25mm 02217 SCR-SOC #8-32 05628 Set Screw 1/4 - 28 x 3/8 02411 Strain Relief-Motor Cord 05652 Safety Switch Assembly 02423 Motor Cord Protector...
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HMD968 PARTS LIST CONT. Part # Description Control Panel Assy. 19017 Shaft Part # Description 19018 Switch 01226 Switch Guard 19020 Spacer 04643 RED Switch Cover 19025 Feed Motor 04644 GREEN Switch Cover 19026 Feed Motor Assy 04664 Rocker Switch...
MAINTENANCE In order to minimize wear on moving parts and to insure smoother operation and longer life for your magnetic drill, the following maintenance should be done periodically, based on use. 1. Regularly tighten all fasteners and replace all worn parts. 2.
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