Aligning The Drill Bit - Drill Master XP User Manual

Aligning the Drill Bit

This makes sure that the Drill Doctor creates the right
geometry. And, it sets the bit so that only a small amount
of the tip is taken off.
(See page 17 to align and sharpen a Masonry drill bit.)
1.
1"
2.
Alignment Button
Alignment
Drill Stop
Port
118˚
Alignment Guide
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Insert bit in Chuck
and tighten
Insert the bit into the Chuck
Jaws and close the Jaws just to
the point where the bit slides in
and out. Do not over tighten the
Chuck; the bit needs to be able
to move in and out until Step 4.
Note: A good test to see if the
Chuck is tightened the correct
amount is to make sure it
moves when you pull on it with
your fingers, but will not fall
out when you turn the Chuck
upside down.
Insert Chuck into
Alignment Port
Press the Alignment
Button down and
hold it. Match
either of the
Alignment Guides
on the Chuck with
the 118° Notch on
the Alignment Port. Insert
the Chuck. While holding the
button down, slide the drill bit
forward until it touches the
Drill Stop and the Chuck is
pushed all the way into the
Alignment Port. Release the
Alignment Button.
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3.
Drill Stop
Bit Clamp Arms
4.
5.
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Adjust Bit Position
Look at your bit and make
sure the Bit Clamp Arms are
in the bit's narrowest spot. If
they aren't, turn the bit in the
chuck so that it is held by the
Bit Clamp Arms at its narrow-
est width. This is important
because this setting deter-
mines the angle at which your
bit will be sharpened.
Tighten Chuck
Hold onto the Chuck and
tighten the Chuck Knob.
(Avoid over-tightening the
Chuck in the Alignment Port.
This could damage the Chuck
and Port.)
Remove and re-tighten
Press the Alignment Button
and remove the chuck from
the Alignment Port. Tighten
the Chuck once more to
ensure the bit won't move
when you sharpen it.
You are now ready to sharpen
the drill bit.
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