Summary of Contents for Major Manufacturing DRILL MASTER HIT-44
- Page 1 HIT-44 DRILL MASTER OWNERS MANUAL WHEN USING POWER TOOLS ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION!! 1 825 VIA BUR TON AN AH EIM, CA 9 280 6 (7 14) 772- 52 02 F AX ( 714) 772 -2 302 W E BSI T E : W W W .M AJO R MF G .C O M E-M A IL : M A IL@ M AJ O R M FG .C O M...
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Page 2: Think Safety
THINK SAFETY!! WHEN USING POWER TOOLS ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION!! Before attempting any installation know how to safely use the power tools involved. Be sure all bits and cutters are sharp and in good condition and all power tools and extension cords are in good working order and properly grounded. - Page 3 There are three drill guide bushings supplied with the HIT-44 for use when drilling the edge bore, they are held in with a clip. Choose from a 7/8”, 1” or the brass guide for use with a multi-...
- Page 4 ADJUSTING THE LATCH HOLE CENTERING FEATURE The HIT-44 is unique in the fact that the latch or edge bore hole can be adjusted to drill on center or offset. To check for centering, just turn the main clamp knob until the right and left hand jaws are flush with the cut out in the core.
- Page 5 BRASS KNOB The HIT-44 has a unique feature in the fact the centering can be adjusted. This will allow you to drill a centered latch hole in the edge of the door or one that is off centered. This is handy in case a door has an additional skin or plywood added on for re-enforcement.
- Page 6 USING THE HIT-44 Prior to clamping the HIT-44 to the door, check to make sure the backset adjustment knobs correspond to the lock you are installing. A 180 degree turn of the knob will change the backset to 2-3/8” or 2- 3/4”...
- Page 7 One final turn of the main clamp knob will secure the HIT-44 to the door. Drill the cross bore first using the proper size multi- spur bit and corresponding break out plate on the op- posite side. USE A LOW...
- Page 8 We are using a 1 inch brad point bit for drilling the edge bore. Again use a low RPM and back out the bit to help remove chips. Remove when completed. Here we are using our HIT-44LM3 latch marking tool to mark the area for the faceplate.
- Page 9 The use of a combination square will help to square the marker to the door. Mark for the faceplate. Use a sharp box cutter to deepen the vertical outline left by the marking tool. If you use a chisel for this step you run the risk of splitting out the side of the door.
- Page 10 A chisel can be used to deepen the top and bottom of the outlined area. Once everything has been outlined, chisel out the latch mortise. Don’t forget to mark the jamb for the strike plate. Shown is our HIT-44SL8 strike locator. Use one of our centering drills to drill for the latch screw.
- Page 11 Install the lock per the manufacturers instructions. Visit our web site at www.majormfg.com to see our complete line of tools and accessories. While there, sign up for our new product releases and we will email them direct to you.
- Page 12 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4401 R. Base 10 4412 Dowel Pin 27 4527 Shaft 4402 L. Base 13 4413 Multi-Spur Bit Guide 29 4429 Cap Screw 4403 Core 15 4415 Spring 30 4430 Button Head Screw 4404 Brass Knurled Nut...