User Manual

NOTE: If mounting to a curved surface beam, mount the machine parallel to the curve in the work piece.

WARNING: Avoid operating at more than 90 degrees from horizontal. When drilling at such an angle

take precautions to prevent cutting coolant from entering the motor. Paste-type coolant should be

used.

1. First fit tool into arbor and line up with intended center of cut.

Then switch magnet on.

2. Press green motor on button to start motor. Use the crank handle to

feed to work. Always use very light pressure when beginning the cut

and just as the tool is breaking through. The crank handle offers

tremendous leverage; so do not use too much force. Allow the

cutting tool to determine the pace. With experience, the operator will

be able to determine the best pace to feed to the work. There should

be some degree of audible slowing of the motor but not bogging in

the cut. Correct cutting speed with a properly sharp annular cutter

will produce long unbroken chips, which produce a “bird’s” nest.

shaped bundle of chips around the cut.

NOTE: Always ensure that the cutting tool is sharp. A dull cutter typically will have finer and/or choppy

shavings.

WARNING: ALWAYS clear chips when there is too much build-up. Excessive chip build-up could result in

a jammed cutter or other hazardous situation.

WARNING: the slug ejects at end of cut and is very hot. Always provide a method of catching the slug,

where the ejected slug may cause injury to people below.

Note: Lock the slide lock on the side of the machine in the fully raised position when at rest to prevent

the slide from accidentally slamming down - remember to unlock it again before commencing drilling.

CAUTION: Never attempt to cut half-circles or to stitch drill (drill overlapping holes) with a TCT cutter.

This may destroy the cutter.

CAUTION: Never attempt to re enter a half-finished cut if the magnet has been turned off and the

machine shifted in the interim. This may destroy the cutter.

CAUTION: Do not leave the magnet on for extended periods of time. This will lead to overheating of the

coils and subsequent early failure. Only turn the magnet on when you are ready to drill and turn back

off when you are done.

Magnet Base Duty Cycle:

Do not leave the magnet base activated continuously for more than 60 minutes. If the magnet base is