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® HMPRO50 OPERATOR’S MANUAL HOLEMAKER PRO 50 Holemaker Portable Magnetic Drilling Machine OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING! BEFORE USE ENSURE EVERYONE USING THIS MACHINE READS AND UNDERSTANDS ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL EYE PROTECTION HEARING PROTECTION NEVER PLACE...
HMPRO50 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Congratulations on the purchase of your Holemaker Pro 50 portable magnetic drilling machine. Holemaker drilling machines are designed to deliver fast, efficient hole drilling performance in portable applications. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........3 - 4 Power Supply Requirement .
10. Secure Work • Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 11. Do Not Overreach • Keep proper footing and balance at all times. www.holemaker.com...
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• Do not use this tool if switches do not turn it on and off. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. 19. Use Cutter Guard Always use cutter guard supplied with machine to reduce the risk of injury. (refer fig. 1) • Fig. 1 www.holemaker.com...
If the cord or plug is damaged, have it repaired before using. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. The Holemaker must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
2. Remove any excessive mill scale or rust from surface to be drilled. 3. When drilling thin materials, it is recommend ed that you plac e a steel plate under the work piece and Holemaker magnet area to increase magnetic holding force.
To move machine into next drilling spot, stop the motor as described above and push the magnet switch (1) to the position “O”. NOTE: As a power saving function, Switching the Magnet Switch(1) to “I” will supply the electromagnet with 50% power. Switching the Start-Stop Switch(2) to “I” will increase the electromagnet to 100% power. www.holemaker.com...
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Place the machine so that the tool is over the centre of the hole you intend to make and turn the magnetic base ON. Always make sure prior to use that the machine is secured from falling down with a chain/strap. An example of a safety chain/strap use. www.holemaker.com...
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OFF. - When work with the machine is finished the power cord should be disconnected from the power source, the machine should be cleaned up from swarf, coolant etc and the cutter should be removed and cleaned. www.holemaker.com...
Then, tighten screws (3) until any noticeable resistance is felt. When the screw in this position and blocked with a hexagonal key, tighten counter nut (4). The screws (3) counteract the machining force and protect the pressure strip from shifting during operation. www.holemaker.com...
• Dull cutters; dull or chipped cutting edges require excessive feed pressure, resulting in breakage. • Movement of machine on material - See “1. Magnetic base not holding securely” • Inconsistent hardness in material can cause cutter breakage 7. Oversized or rough holes • Insufficient coolant. • Excessive feed pressure. • Dull cutter. www.holemaker.com...
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