Owners manual
BRM- 35A/B MAG DRILL
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Ø Plug the machine into power source.
o Form a loose knot in the power cord close to the plug connection to prevent
cutting fluid from running down the cord and into the power receptacle.
Ø Engage the magnet by pressing the magnet button on the control panel.
o Check that the machine is firmly attached to the work area.
o NOTE: The motor will not start unless magnet is on.
Ø Turn feed handle raising the cutter until the bit is above the work surface.
Ø Open the oil bottle valve to allow oil to come out to the work surface.
o You may have to gently squeeze or shake the bottle to get the oil to start
flowing.
Ø Turn the machine on.
o Start the machine by pressing the green “on” switch. Stop the machine by
pressing the red “off” switch.
Ø Very slowly engage the cutting bit with the material surface by lightly engaging the
hand crank down towards the material.
Ø After about 1/16” 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.
o NOTE: Do not force the hole. Let the machine do most of the work.
Excessive physical effort should be avoided as it can cause damage to the
machine or the user.
o If the unit jams in a hole, stop the drill immediately to prevent injury.
Disconnect the drill from the power supply and loosen the cutter by turning
drill spindle counterclockwise. Never attempt to free cutter by starting motor!
Ø Make sure to keep the cutting material adequately lubricated.
Ø Ease up on feed pressure as the cutter starts breaking through the backside of the
material.
o If using annular cutters with a centering pin, the slug should eject using the
spring-loaded mechanism in the drill shank. Be mindful that this slug can
eject at a rapid rate, so be sure all is clear on the output side of this slug to
prevent injury to persons or property.
Ø Finish drilling the hole.
Ø Turn the motor off and disconnect power once the drill is safely back up in the non-
drilling position.
o Remove metal chips wrapped around cutter and tool holder. Use a leather
glove or pliers as these metal pieces can be sharp.
Ø Disconnect safety chain and move the drill to a new drilling location.