Owners manual

10”Z1 CORE DRILL
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o Consider the work surface material, condition, strength, density and rigidity. These factors
directly affect the tools efficiency.
Ø Secure the machine base to the work surface by using a wedge anchor or other method to ensure the base
does not move.
Ø Use the four leveling bolts on the corners of the base to level the machine.
Ø After placing the machine in work area, connect a safety chain or strap if necessary.
o The safety chain should attach to the machine (preferably through the carrying handle or O bolt)
as well as attached to the work area in such a manner that prevents the machine from detaching
or falling from the work area.
Ø Ensure the feed handles are securely attached to the feed spindle.
Ø Ensure the work surface is free of debris, oil, etc.
Ø Select and set up fluid delivery method or dust system.
Ø Select the gear you will be using.
o Do not force the gear shifter when changing between gears. There is a neutral position between
gear 1 and gear 2.
o Change gears when the machine is stopped or almost stopped.
Ø If using the machine horizontally with the water system, connect hose to the side of the machine using the
connector.
o This connector takes standard ¾” US garden hose hookup.
o Make sure the water valve is in the off position.
§ This is generally at a 90 degree angle from the valve hose.
o Partially turn the water spigot on (usually half a turn).
§ CAUTION: DO NOT turn the hose on fully! You need sufficient water when using wet
type bits. Using too much water pressure can cause the bits to not cut properly as well
as water entering the gearbox.
Ø Select appropriate size cutting bit. See section below for details on securing bit.
Ø Check that the machine is firmly attached to the work area.
Ø Plug the machine into power source.
o Form a loose knot in the power cord close to the plug connection to prevent fluid from running
down the cord and into the power receptacle.
Ø Turn feed handle raising the cutter until the bit is above the work surface.
Ø Open the water valve to allow water to come out to the work surface.
Ø ATTENTION: BE AWARE THESE MACHINES ARE EXTREMELY POWERFUL. THEY HAVE A TREMENDOUS
AMOUNT OF TORQUE WHICH MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL POTENTIAL USERS. ESPECIALLY IN
LOW GEAR AND WITH LARGER BITS. DESPITE THE SAFETY CLUTCH, THESE DRILLS CAN STILL
INJURE THE USER. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL FOR ADVICE.
Ø Turn the machine on by flipping the breaker switch to the “on” position.
Ø Very slowly engage the cutting bit with the material surface by lightly engaging the hand crank down
towards the material.
o NOTE: During the initial stages of contact the bit may wander.
Ø After about 1/8” of cutting has been achieved in the work surface, slightly more force can be applied. This
will be the normal amount of force the rest of the hole.