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WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, always use a safety strap when drilling

overhead or on a vertical surface.

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C-clamp

6.

Use a safety strap on vertical or overhead situations (Fig. H).

A. Route the safety strap, ring side first, through the lower slot,

and wrap it tightly around a solid, rigid structure as shown.

Make sure the strap is not twisted.

B. Hook the safety strap snaphook provided to the ring.

Remove any slack in the strap.

C. When using on a vertical surface, secure the safety strap

with a c-clamp or similar device. This will hold the strap in

place and prevent the tool from sliding down the vertical

surface.

NOTE

: Do not clamp to the strap. This may damage the strap

and cause it to break (Fig. H).

7.

With the drill on/off switch in the "OFF" position, fill the cutting fluid

reservoir with cutting fluid through the slots in the drill spindle

(Fig. I).

The cutting fluid reservoir will empty as the center pin contacts the

work surface. When notching or slotting, it is required to spray

cutting fluid directly onto the cutter and work piece with the sup

plied hand pump. Keep hand pump away from moving parts. Failure

to use the lubricant properly will cause cutter damage.

The use of HAWG WASH® cutting fluid is recommended for long life

of these cutters. The operator is responsible for the application of

lubricants other than HAWG WASH® cutting fluid.

In overhead or vertical cutting applications, do not use cutting

fluids. Use only lubricant pastes or sprays recommended for high

speed cutting. Do not allow lubricant pastes and sprays to enter tool.

8.

Start the drill motor by pulling the drill on/off switch to the "ON" position.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, always keep hands, rags, clothing, etc.

away from moving parts and chips. Do not try to remove chips

while the cutter is rotating. Chips are sharp and can pull objects

into moving parts.

WARNING!

Excessive force will break magnet free.

9.

When feeding the cutter into the material, apply only enough force to

produce a curled chip. Applying too little force will result in small broken

chips and increased cutting time. Applying too much force will cause

overheating of the cutter resulting in short cutter life. Overheating of

the cutter can be noticed when cutter and chips turn brown or blue.

Excessive force can cause the cutter to slow down to a point where

cutting time will increase. The use of cutting lubricants will reduce

cutting heat and increase cutter life

Use less feed pressure when slotting or notching because there is less

support for the cutting edges in these situations.

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Features

Line Lockout

The line lockout prevents the drill motor from starting when line power is

first applied to the system or after a momentary power loss. To reset

tool, turn magnet switch to "OFF" position and drill on/off switch to "OFF"

position.

Motor/Magnet Interlock

The motor/magnet interlock is a feature that prevents power from being

applied to the drill motor if the magnet is not energized. The motor magnet

interlock also prevents the magnet from being de-energized while the

motor is running.

Operation

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with

side shields.

Typical Operation

1.

Check the work surface to make sure it is clean and free of foreign

materials.

Paint, rust, scale or uneven surfaces decrease the holding strength

of the magnet. Chips, burrs, dirt and other foreign materials on the

surface of the magnetic base will also decrease holding power. Use

a smooth, flat file to keep the magnet clean and free of nicks.

The electromagnetic drill press attaches magnetically to 9,5 mm or

thicker ferrous stock. Do not use on stock less than 9,5 mm. The

magnetic base WILL NOT hold on nonmagnetic grades of stainless

steel.

2.

To install/remove cutter:

A.

Raise the drill motor to its highest position. Tighten stop knob.

B.

Insert cutter into drill spindle with the two (2) flats of the cutter

aligned with set screws. Make sure the center pin is inserted

into the cutter.

NOTE: 

Cutter should be fully seated into drill spindle.

C.     Tighten set screws with 3/16" hex key provided.

D.     Loosen the stop knob.

E.     Reverse procedure to remove cutter.

NOTE:

 Do not remove cutter unless slug is removed. Slug may

eject unexpectedly.

Avoid contact with cutter tips. Periodically inspect the cutter tips for

loose or damaged tips.

3.

Plug in tool to power source.

WARNING!

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Do not use cutting fluid in an overhead or any other position

that allows cutting fluid to enter motor or switch enclosure.

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Wet connections are shock hazards. Prevent cutting fluid

from traveling along cord and contacting the outlet, extension

cord connections or tool plug. Each time tool is plugged in,

elevate extension cord or gang box connections and arrange

a drip loop (Fig. G). If plug or connections get wet, turn power

off to outlet before unplugging tool.

4.

Move the spindle up so the cutter and center pin are above the work

surface.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, do not hold workpiece by hand.

5.

Position the center pin directly over the desired cutting location. Push

the magnet switch to the “ON” position. The magnet indicator light will

turn on.

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10. Keep constant pressure throughout the entire operation to

prevent chips and burrs from falling under the cutting edges. Cutting

debris under the cutter can make cutting difficult or

impossible.

11. When the cut is complete, withdraw the cutter while the drill spindle is

still rotating.

12. Stop the drill motor by pushing in the drill on/off switch to the "OFF"

position.

13. When the drill spindle has stopped rotating, use a pliers to remove

cutting debris and chips from the cutter and spindle. Use care to avoid

damaging the cutter teeth.

14. To eject the slug from the cutter, rotate the feed handle to highest

position.

The center pin is spring loaded. Protect people and property from

ejected slug below the cutting area.

15. Firmly grip the tool and push the magnet switch to the "OFF" position.

The magnet indicator light will turn off.

Maintenance

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, never immerse

your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to flow

inside them.

Cleaning

Clean dust and debris from charger and tool vents. Keep the tool handles

clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth

to clean your tool since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful

to plastics and other insulated parts.

Repairs

Use only identical 

MILWAUKEE replacement parts. Always take the tool

to an authorized 

MILWAUKEE service center for repairs and

maintenance.