SAFE OPERATION FOR
MAGNETIC DRILLS
A General Guide for Safe
Operating Procedures
General Parts
Typical
Control Panel
Slide / Gibs
Motor
Motor
Off/On
Magnet
Off/On
Feed Handles
Arbor
Safety
Switch Light
Front
Support
Bracket
Housing
Bottom of Magnet
Magnet
(Electromagnet)
magnetizes to the steel
Annular Cutter
Safety Switch Plunger
Pilot Light
SAFETY FIRST
FIRST
SAFETY
CAUTION! Cutters are sharp.
Wear gloves when installing or
removing cutter from arbor. Do
not grab a rotating cutter.
CAUTION! The slug is ejected
at the end of the cut. Do not aim
cutter or arbor so that ejected
slug may hit someone around,
or below you.
CAUTION! To prevent electric
shock, do not use power tools
near wet areas, or where power
tool may become wet.
Important
Safety
Instructions
IMPORTANTSafety
SAFETYInstructions
INSTRUCTIONS
Important
English
Always wear eye protection
while using cutting tools, or in
the vicinity of cutting.
A magnetic drill can be a very useful tool for holemaking. Please read
and follow all safety procedures outlined in your operator’s manual
and according to company policy.
Important
Safety
Instructions
IMPORTANTSafety
SAFETYInstructions
INSTRUCTIONS
Important
WARNING:
WARNING:
Work Area
Work
Area
Work
Area
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
Read
and understand
instructions.
follow allinjury.
instructions listed below,
may result
in electrical all
shock,
fire and/orFailure
serioustopersonal
may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye production. Dust
Use
safety
equipment.
Always
wear
production.
Dust
mask,
non-skid
safety
shoes,
hard
hat,eye
or hearing
protection
Avoid
accidental
starting.
Be
sure
switch
is off
before plugging
mask,
non-skid
safety
shoes,
hard
hat,
or
hearing
protection
must
be used tools
for appropriate
conditions.
Keep
your
work
area
clean
and
well
lit.lit.
Cluttered
benches
and
Keep
your
work
area
clean
and
well
Cluttered
benches
and
in. Carrying
with your conditions.
finger
on the switch or
must
be used for
appropriate
Keep
your work
area
clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and
dark
areas
invite
accidents.
dark
areas
invite
accidents.
plugging
in
tools
that
have
the
switch
on invites accidents.
dark areas invite accidents.
Always use safety chain. Mounting can release.
Always
use
safety
chain.
Mounting
can
release.
Do
not
operate
power
tools
explosive
atmospheres,
such
Do
not
operate
power
tools
inin
explosive
atmospheres,
such
asas
Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool
Do
not
operate
power
tools in explosive
atmospheres,
such
astools
the
presence
flammable
liquids,
gases
dust.
Power
inin
the
presence
ofof
flammable
liquids,
gases
oror
dust.
Power
tools
on.
A
wrench
or
a
key
that
is
left
attached
to a rotating part of the
Tool Use and Care
in
the
presence
of flammable
liquids,
gases
or dust. Power tools
create
sparks
which
may
ignite
the
dust
fumes.
Tool
Useresult
andinCare
create
sparks
which
may
ignite
the
dust
oror
fumes.
tool may
personal injury.
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
Keep
bystanders,
children,
and
visitors
away
while
operating
or other
practical
wayfooting
toHolding
secure
and
support
Doclamps
not overreach.
Keep
proper
andthe
balance
at all
Keep
bystanders,
children,
and
visitors
away
while
operating
a a Use
the
work
piece
to a stable
platform.
work
by
Keep
bystanders,
children,
and
visitors
away
while
operating
a
power
tool.
Distractions
can
cause
you
to
loose
control.
times.
Proper
footing
andisplatform.
balance
enables
better
control
the
work
piece to
a stable
Holding
the
work
by ofofthe
power tool. Distractions can cause you to loose control.
hand
or
against
your
body
unstable
and
may
lead
to
loss
power tool. Distractions can cause you to loose control.
toolor
in against
unexpected
hand
your situations.
body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
control.
Electrical
Safety
Electrical
Safety
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
Electrical Safety
Do
not force
tool.
Usehard
the correct
tool forprotection
your application.
no-skid
safety
shoes,
hat, or hearing
must be used
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly
Do
not
force
tool.
Use
correct
your
The
correct
tool
will
do the
the job
bettertool
andfor
safer
at application.
the rate for
Grounded
must be plugged
into anwith
outlet
infor
appropriate
conditions.
installed tools
and grounded
in accordance
allproperly
codes and
The
correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
Grounded
tools
must remove
be
intowith
an prong
outlet
properly
inwhich
it is designed.
ordinances.
Never
the ground
or modify
the plug which
stalled
and
grounded
in plugged
accordance
all codes
and ordiit is designed.
stalled
and
grounded
inthe
accordance
with
all
codes
Always use safety chain. Mounting can release.
in any
way.
Do
not use
any
adapter
plugs.
Checkand
withordia qualified
anaces.
Never
remove
ground
prong
or modify
the
plug
in
anaces.
Never
ground
prong
or modify
the
plug
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any
electrician
ifremove
you
in
doubt
as
to whether
the outlet
is in
any
way.
Do not
us are
anythe
adapter
plugs.
Check
with
a
qualified
Do
tool be
if switch
does
notthe
turn
it onisor
off. Any and
any
way. Dogrounded.
any
plugs.
Check
withoutlet
a qualified
toolnot
thatuse
cannot
controlled
with
switch
dangerous
properly
Ifadapter
the toolas
should
electrically
malfunction
or
electrician
ifnot
youusare
in
doubt
to whether
the
is propTool
Use
and
Care with
tool
that
cannot
be controlled
the switch is dangerous and
electrician
if
you
are
in
doubt
as
to
whether
the
outlet
is
propbreakdown,
grounding
provides
a
low
resistance
path
to
carry
must
be
repaired.
erly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or breakmust be repaired.
erly
grounded.
If the
tools
breakelectricity
away
the should
user.
down,
grounding
isfrom
provides
a lowelectrically
resistancemalfunction
path to carryor electricity
Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the
down,
grounding
is provides a low resistance path to carry electricity
Disconnect
the
from the power
source
making
away from
the user.
work piecethe
to plug
aplug
stable
Holding
the before
work by
hand or
Disconnect
fromplatform.
theaccessories,
power
source
making
Avoid
contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radi- any
away
frombody
the user.
adjustments,
changing
ortobefore
storing
the
against
your
body
is
unstable
and
may
lead
loss
of
control.
adjustments,
changing
accessories,
or
storing
the
ators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increase risk of electric any
tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of startAvoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
tool.
Such
preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of startshock
if your
body with
is grounded.
Avoid
body
contact
grounded surfaces
as pipes,
ing
accidentally.
Dothe
nottool
force
the tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
radiators,
ranges
and refrigerators.
There is such
an increased
risk of
ing the tool accidentally.
radiators,
ranges
and
refrigerators.
There
is
an
increased
risk
of
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
electric
shock
if your
body
is grounded.
Don’tshock
expose
power
tools
to rain or wet conditions. Water
electric
if your
body
is grounded.
it is designed.
Store
idle tools out of reach of childern and other
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Store
idle tools
out of
reach
childern and
untrained
persons.
Tools
areof
dangerous
in theother
hands of
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water enteruntrained
persons.
Tools
are
dangerous
in
Do
not
use
tool
if
switch
does
not
turn
itthe
onhands
or off.ofAny tool
Don’t
expose
power
tools
to
rain
or
wet
conditions.
Water
enteruntrained
users.
ing
a
power
tool
will
increase
the
risk
of
electric
shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools
untrained
users.
that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
ing a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
be repaired.
Maintain
tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and
sharp
edgesthe
or moving
parts.
Replace
damaged
Do
not abuse
cord. Never
use
the cord
to carrycords
the tools or
Maintain
tools with
care. Keep
toolscutting
sharpedges
and are
Do
not
the
cord.
Never
use
the
cord
to
carry
the tools
or
clean. Properly
maintained
tools,cutting
with sharp
immediately.
Damaged
cords
increase
the
risk
of electric
shock.
pull
theabuse
plug from
an outlet.
Keep
cord
away
from
heat,
oil,
sharp
Disconnect
the
plugare
from
the to
power
source
before
making
clean.
Properly
maintained
tools,
with
sharp
cutting
edges
are
pull
the
plug
from
an
outlet.
Keep
cord
away
from
heat,
oil,
sharp
less
likely
to
bind
and
easier
control.
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
any
adjustments,
less
likely
to bind andchanging
are easieraccessories,
to control. or storing the tool.
edges
or
moving
parts.
Replace
damaged
cords
immediately.
When operating
a power
an outdoor extension Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
Damaged
cords increase
thetool
risk outside,
of eletric use
shock.
Damaged
cords increase
riskThese
of eletric
shock.
cord marked
"W-A" orthe
"W";
cords
are rated for outdoor use Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breaktool accidentally.
misalignment
or binding
of moving
and reduce
the risk
of electrical
shock. use an outdoor extension Check
age offor
parts,
and any other
condition
that mayparts,
affectbreakthe
When
operating
a power
tool outside,
age
of operation.
parts, and Ifany
other condition
that
may
affectbefore
the
When
operating
a power
toolThese
outside,
use
anrated
outdoor
extension
tools
damaged,
have
the
tool
serviced
cord marked
“W-A”
or “W”;
cords
are
for outdoor
use
Store
idle toolsIf out
of reach
of children
otherbefore
untrained
tools
operation.
damaged,
have
thepoorly
tool and
serviced
cord
markedthe
“W-A”
orelectrical
“W”; These
cords are rated for outdoor use
using.
Many accidents
are caused
by
maintained
tools.
persons.
are dangerous
in by
the
handsmaintained
of untrained
users.
Personal
Safety
and
reduce
risk
of
shock.
using.
ManyTools
accidents
are caused
poorly
tools.
and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
Use
only accessories
that Keep
are recommended
by the and
manuMaintain
tools with care.
cutting tools sharp
clean.
Personal
Safety
when using
a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under
Use
only accessories
thatAccessories
are recommended
by
manufacturer
your model.
may
be the
suitable
forlikely
Properlyfor
maintained
tools,
with sharp that
cutting
edges
are less
Personal
Safety
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
facturer
your
model.
that
mayonbeanother
suitabletool.
for
to bind
and
are
easier
toAccessories
control. when
one
tool,for
may
become
hazardous
used
inattention
while what
operating
power
toolsand
mayuse
result
in serious
one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
Stay
alert, watch
you are
doing
common
sense
personal
injury.
Stay
alert,
watch
whattool.
you Do
arenot
doing
common
when
using
a power
useand
tooluse
while
tired orsense
under
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
Service
when
using a power
tool.
Do notor
use
tool while A
tired
or under
the influence
of drugs,
alcohol,
medication.
moment
of inatof parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools
Service
Dress
properly.
Do not
wear loose
clothing or
jewelry. of
Contain
the
influence
of drugs,
alcohol,
ormay
medication.
A moment
inatoperation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
tention
whileKeep
operating
power
tools
result
in serious
personal
longwhile
hair.
your
hair, tools
clothing,
and
gloves
away
from
Tool
service
must becaused
performed
onlymaintained
by qualified
repair
tention
operating
power
may
result
in
serious
personal
Many
accidents
by poorly
tools.
injury.
Tool
service
mustare
be
only
by qualified
repair
moving
parts.
Loose
clothes,
jewelry,
or
long
hair
can
be
caught
personnel.
Service
orperformed
maintenance
performed
by unqualified
injury.
personnel.
Service
or maintenance
performed by unqualified
in moving parts.
personnel could
result
in a risk of injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
Dress
properly.
nothair,
wear
loose clothing
or jewelry.
Contain
long hair.
KeepDo
your
clothing,
and gloves
away from
moving
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
long
hair.
Keep
your hair,
clothing,
from
moving
or longand
hairgloves
can be away
caught
in moving
parts.
Loose
clothes,
jewelry,
When
a tool, use in
only
replacement
parts.servicing
Follow instructions
theidentical
Maintenance
section of
parts.
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
Follow instructions
in the Maintenance
section
this
manual.
Use
of
unauthorized
parts
or
failure
to followof
parts.
this
manual.Instructions
Use of unauthorized
parts
or failure
to follow
Maitenance
may create
a risk
of electric
shock or
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switchis off before plugging
Maitenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.
Avoid
accidental
sure
offorbefore
plugging
in. Carrying
tools starting.
with your Be
finger
onswitchis
the switch
plugging
in tools
injury.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important
Safety Instructions
- Continued
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
Outdoor
Use Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
Read andExtension
understand allCord
instructions.
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that mayWARNING:
be suitable
may
result
in
electrical
shock,
fire
and/or
serious
personal
injury.
When
tool
is
used
outdoors,
use
only
extension
cords
intended
for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
for use outdoors and so marked.
metal parts of
the drill
be made
live. Remove
chipsbe
Safe Electrical Connection
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure
totofollow
all instructions
listed
Service
wrapped around Cutter and arbor after each hole. With
Your Mag Drill is rated for use on 115VAC
or result in electrical
Additional
Safety shock,
Precautions
may
fire
and/or
serious
personal
injury.
Tool service must be performed
only
qualified
motor off and power disconnected, grasp chips with
230V
atbe
50-60Hz.
Do repair
not attempt to use drill on
Arbor and cutter should never be used as a handhold or handle.
personnel. Service or maintenance
performed
unqualified
leather gloved hand or pliers and pull while rotating
power
sources by
rated
other than this. Keep hands and clothing away from
all parts
moving
Dotonot
personnel could result in a risk
of injury.
metal
of parts.
theShould
drill
beuse
madebecome
live. Remove
chip
Safe
Electrical Connection
counterclockwise.
the
cutter
jammed
in
Hougen Cutters where ejected slug
might cause injury
(slug
wrapped
around
Cutter
and
arbortoafter
eachpersonal
hole. W
Your
Mag
Drill
is
rated
for
use
on
115VAC
or
the
work,
stop
the
unit
immediately
prevent
WARNING:
Read
and
understand
all
instructions.
Failure
to
follow
all
instructions
listed
below,
When servicing a tool, use only identical
parts.
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and Receptacles
ejected at end of cut). Also, adhere to all operating instructions.
motor
offcontain
and power
disconnected,
grasp
chipsand
with
injury.
Disconnect
theelectrical
drill
from the power
supply
230V at 50-60Hz.
not
attempt
to use
drillnot
ondrill
Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section
of this
manual.
mayDo
result
in
electrical
shock,
fire
and/or
serious
injury.
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through
any personal
surface that
may
live
Use of unauthorized parts orpower
failuresources
to followrated
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loosen
jammed
cutter
by pliers
turning
thepull
arbor
counterclock
leather
gloved
hand
or
while
rotating
other than this.
wiring. Drilling into a live wire could
cause
exposed
metal
parts and
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
wise.
Never
attemptaround
to free the
jammed cutter by startin
Should
of the
drill parts
to be made
chips
wrapped
metal
of the live.
drill Remove
to becounterclockwise.
made
live.
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chips the cutter become jamme
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the
motor.
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only.
the
work,
stop
the
unit
immediately
prevent
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cutter
and
arbor
after
each
hole.
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motor
off
and
power
Plugs and
wrapped around Cutter andproduct
arbor after
each hole. With
Your Mag Drill is rated for use on 115VAC
or Receptacles
warranty.
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gloved
hand the
or pliers
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injury.
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drill
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thecircuit
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CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
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.
SAFETY SWITCH — Located in base of drill. Enables motor operation only when magnet is properly
seated on a clean and flat work surface. Turns motor off if switch detects lift of unit. (See page 2 for
location of safety switch)
MAGNET ON/OFF SWITCH — Energizes and De-energizes the magnetic base and activates the safety
switch. Motor can now be started by pushing the motor START switch.
MOTOR START/STOP SWITCHES — Starts and stops the motor.
1. Place Magnetic Drill on clean, flat steel plate that is at least 3/8" thick.
2. Plug unit into proper AC power source. DO NOT use with DC Power.
3. Locate the Magnet ON and OFF switch and the motor STOP and START switch.
4. NOTE: A loss of power will de-energize the magnetic base and deactivate the motor. When power
is restored, the magnet will reenergize, however, the motor START switch must be depressed
before the motor will start.
TYPICAL
CONTROL PANEL
SAFETY SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHT
** SAFETY SWITCH LIGHT WILL COME ON AND REMAIN ON WHILE DRILL IS PLUGGED IN **
The Safety Switch Indicator Light is a Standard Safety Feature on Hougen portable
magnetic drills. Its purpose is to inform the user that the lift detector switch is activated.
If light is Green:
In normal operation the safety switch light will be green. Motor "On" and "Off" Switches
function normally.
If light is Red:
A condition with the safety switch exists that needs to be corrected. Possible causes:
• Safety Switch is defective. Have drill serviced.
• Uneven work surface or material. Check work surface for flatness.
• Dirt or chips under magnet. Clean work surface.
Testing Safety Switch:
CONTROL PANEL SWITCH PLATE
Before operating the drill always test the safety switch. To test switch... place drill on work surface and plug into the outlet.
Rock drill so magnet lifts off work surface. Safety Switch Light should change from green to red. If light stays green or red,
a problem exists with the safety switch that must be corrected. (ie... safety switch defective, safety plunger in the base of magnet is
stuck in position, etc) Please correct and retest before operating drill.
Material must be a least 3/8" thick. Material thinner than 3/8" will cause a "weak" magnet condition.
HOUGEN MANUFACTURING RECOMMENDS THAT CONDITIONS ARE CORRECTED SO LIGHT IS GREEN.
THIS ALLOWS FOR THE UNIT TO BE OPERATED IN A SAFE MANNER.
For any questions please contact Hougen Manufacturing’s Technical Service at (810) 635-7111.
PILOT LIGHT SWITCH
The Pilot Light is a Standard Feature on
Hougen portable magnetic drills. Its purpose is
to illuminate the work surface area for easier
viewing of pilot.
INSTALLING HOUGEN CUTTER IN ARBOR
1. Disconnect from power source and remove T-Handle wrench from holder at top of drill.
Wrench
Holder
2. Lay drill on its side with feed handles up or be sure Arbor clears table if unit is in normal operating position.
Set Screws
go here
3. Turn Feed Handles until cutter mounting set screws are exposed and completely remove the set screws.
4. Insert proper pilot in shank end of Hougen Cutter.
Pilot
5. Insert Hougen Cutter until flat on cutter shank is aligned with set screw holes and is exactly perpendicular to axis of set screw holes.
6. Insert set screws and tighten. Check to be certain that cutter is secure.
"12,000-Series"
Hougen Cutter
OPERATION OF CUTTING FLUID RESERVOIR
FOR BEST RESULTS ALWAYS USE COOLANT
1. With Magnetic Drill in operating position, turn the
feed handles so that cutter and pilot are above
the work surface.
Non-Coolant
Bottle Drills
Add
Coolant
Here
2. With magnet turned ON & motor OFF,
3.
A) For non-coolant bottle drills... fill arbor
reservoir by introducing RotaMagic™ cutting
fluid through slots in Arbor. Cutting fluid
should not leak out.
B) For drills with a Coolant bottle... attach coolant
bottle per diagram and fill with coolant.
Test metering capabilities of Arbor/Cutter/Pilot assembly (magnet ON - motor OFF) feeding the Arbor gently toward work surface until pilot
is pushed up into Cutter, thus allowing fluid to filter down onto work surface through groove
in pilot.
Non-Coolant Bottle Drills.....
4. For proper lubrication, all fluid in reservoir should empty onto work surface in no less
than 15 seconds and no longer than 30 seconds.
5. Arbor Reservoir holds enough coolant for
cutting approximately one hole.
* This method of using coolant can also be used for an attached coolant bottle if the bottle is lost.
6.
A
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Reservoir
Attach
Coolant
Bottle
B
Drills with
Coolant Bottle
Fill with
RotaMagic™
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For drills with a coolant bottle use coolant bottle
on/off lever to adjust flow of coolant.
7. For horizontal or drilling overhead holes, use
Slick-Stik™ Lubricant.
Coolant
Flow On / Off
Slide Vinyl Tube over
the Brass Barb Fitting
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 (3/8" or less) or material with uneven surfaces.
1. Make sure workpiece and bottom of magnet are free of chips, oil, etc.
2. Verify Safety Switch works properly (See Safety Switch Indicator Light Section)
3. Position drill by sliding it and gently feeding Arbor so that pilot point is touching center of hole to be drilled.
4. Secure unit to workpiece with safety chain.
5. Turn magnet "ON" by pressing the magnet ON switch.
6. Turn Feed Handle, raising the cutter until the pilot is above the work surface.
7. Fill coolant reservoir or fill attached coolant bottle if applicable.
8. Make certain that cutter is clear of workpiece and turn motor "ON" by pressing the motor START switch.
9. Feed Hougen Cutter slowly into workpiece. Only after cutting path is established to a depth of about 1/16" can full force be applied
to feed handles.
10. Ease up on feed pressure as cutter starts breaking through.
11. At conclusion of cut, turn motor "OFF" by pressing motor STOP switch. Turn Feed Handles to raise Arbor thereby ejecting the slug,
if it hasn’t already fallen free.
12. Turn magnet "OFF" by pressing the magnet OFF switch.
13. Disconnect from power source.
14. If necessary, remove chips from cutter and magnet, preferably wearing leather work gloves and/or with pliers. Disconnect safety chain and you are ready to move unit to new drilling position.
When drilling, especially in horizontal or overhead positions, always apply feed
pressure toward the work surface. Never pull away from the work surface as this can
weaken magnetic holding power.
Use handles
to feed toward
work surface
Never pull
handles away
from work
surface
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. Check motor brushes and replace if worn.
3. Check power cord and cord from panel to motor and, if cracked or frayed, return to an authorized repair center for replacement.
4. Apply grease to the slide dovetails, brass gibs, and the feed gear rack. For best results use Shell Cyprina-RA or equivalent.
5. Remove arbor and pack the bearing in the front support bracket with grease. Use Shell Cyprina-RA or equivalent.
6. The safety switch plunger should be cleaned and lubricated with penetrating oil periodically. As necessary remove the magnet
from drill and remove safety switch assembly from magnet. Push the plunger out of magnet. Clean out any debris from inside
and around plunger hole in the magnet. Coat the plunger with anti-seize. Replace plunger and safety switch assembly and
tighten down screws. Replace magnet onto drill housing.
HINTS FOR SMOOTHER OPERATION
1. Keep the inside of Hougen Cutter clear of chips. Chips will interfere with cutting
#1 cause of cutter
breakage and
prematurely dull
teeth is too little
feed pressure
2. Keep work, machine, arbor and Hougen Cutter free of chips and dirt.
3. Tighten all bolts and fasteners regularly.
4. We highly recommend using a light viscosity cutting fluid (preferably
Hougen Cutting Fluid)
cause Hougen Cutter to freeze in cut, slug to stick and may result in poor
cutter life.
achieve maximum cutting rate.
7. Ease off on pressure as cutter begins to break through at the end of the cut.
8. Keep slide dovetails, brass gibs and feed rack lubricated and free of chips and dirt.
allowing it to be ejected.
chips from around the arbor. (When doing this DO NOT raise the cutter out of the hole. Doing so can allow chips to get under the
"Babying" the cutter through the cut will only decrease tool life.
REMEDIES FOR HOLEMAKING PROBLEMS
1. Trouble: Magnetic base won’t hold effectively to work.
a. Cause:
Chips or dirt under magnet.
Remedy:
Clear area of chips and dirt.
4. Trouble: Motor and slide won’t stay in set position
a. Cause:
Gibs too loose
Remedy:
Adjust gibs
When in Doubt, Give Us a Call...
We’ll be Happy to Help!
b. Cause:
Remedy:
Irregular surface on bottom of magnet
or on workpiece.
5. Trouble: Erratic or intermittent feed.
a. Cause:
Worn or pinion and/or rack.
Remedy:
Replace worn parts.
as needed.
6. Trouble: Motor doesn’t run when motor START
button is pushed.
a. Cause:
Magnet is not turned on
Remedy:
Push magnet ON button.
2. Trouble: Cutter tends to move across surface of work.
a. Cause:
Magnetic base not holding effectively.
Remedy:
See causes and remedies under No. 1 above.
b. Cause:
Remedy:
Too much feed pressure at start of cut.
Use light pressure until a groove is cut.
The groove then serves as a stabilizer.
North & South America
c. Cause:
Remedy:
d. Cause:
Remedy:
(810) 635-7111
tech@hougen.com
Worn cutter.
Worn pilot.
Replace pilot
Replace or have cutter resharpened.
Misaligned support bracket
Realign support bracket
c. Cause:
Remedy:
Misaligned or loose arbor set screw.
Tighten set screw.
Magnet on rough or dirty work surface
and safety switch not fully depressed.
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chips and oil from under magnet.
Remedy:
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e. Cause:
Worn motor brushes
c. Cause:
Remedy:
Remedy:
3. Trouble: Out of round holes.
a. Cause:
Worn arbor support bracket bearing
and or ejector collar.
Remedy:
Replace: (only a few thousandths wear permissible.)
b. Cause:
Remedy:
b. Cause:
f. Cause:
Remedy:
Replace brushes
Faulty motor START switch
Return unit to an authorized repair
center to have switch replaced.
NOTE: If you are unable to correct any malfunction after trying
the above, do not attempt to operate the drill. Return the unit to
the factory or authorized repair center for service.
HOUGEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
3001 Hougen Drive • Swartz Creek, MI 48473 USA
Ph: (810) 635-7111 • Fax: (810) 635-8277
info@hougen.com • www.hougen.com
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