FE Powertools FE 100 R/L Manual - page 10
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Manual magnetic drilling machines
4. Tips and Tricks
TIP:
Do not use your magnetic drill on the same structure when ARC welding is in progress. D.C.
current will earth back through the magnet and cause irreparable damage.
TIP:
When using models with gear and variable speed always select a setting with low transmission
ratio and high motor speed, if possible.
TIP:
After tapping, iIn order to protect the first thread cut, rotate the motor slide upwards after you
have retracted the tap out of the material.
TIP:
After the FE 100 R/L stops, caused by the torque control, you have to press the 0 on the motor
on/off switch before you can turn on the machine again.
TIP:
After FE 100 R/L stops, caused by the thermal protection, let the motor run on high speed and
no load for about 2 minutes in order to cool down.
TIP:
For 100% magnet clamping force you need at least 10 mm of steel. Coatings, paintings and dirt
between magnet and workpiece will affect clamping force.
TIP:
Most situations which cause problems or question marks have already occurred for other users.
Contact Fe Powertools or your dealer to see if a solution exists for your situation. (example: for
drilling into non-magnetic material with your magnetic drill, a special vacuum system has been
designed).
TIP: The levers of FE 36S can be changed to both sides
WARNING:
This appliance must be earthed.
WARNING:
After drilling
the slug will be ejected and is very hot.
WARNING:
When drilling in inverted position, cutting oil can enter the motor and can cause
irreparable damage.
WARNING:
When drilling in inverted position, metal swarf can enter the motor. This can cause
irreparable damage and can cause electrical shocks.
WARNING:
Steel plates of less than 10 mm thickness, coatings, paints and dirt between magnet and
workpiece can affect clamping force and create a possible dangerous situation. Always make sure
your magnetic drill is fastened with the supplied safety chain and make sure your machine is
sufficient attached to the workpiece to start drilling.