Operator's Manual

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OPERATION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always

wear proper eye protection marked

to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

When working in dusty situations, wear appro-

priate respiratory protection or use a suitable

dust extraction solution.

Methods for Securing Equipment to

Work Surface

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury always

secure the stand to the work sur-

face to help prevent personal injury and to protect

the stand. An unsecured stand could rotate dur-

ing coring and possibly cause injury. Never rely

on the shoring pin alone for securing.

Always make sure the stand is rigidly mounted

with an expansion-type anchor or vacuum system.

Any movement or vibration will shorten the life of the

core bit. If the drill or bit moves, tighten down the

mounting system. If the drill or bit continues to move,

see "Adjusting Carrier Assembly" in the Maintenance

section for more information.

Some building materials contain steel reinforce-

ments. MILWAUKEE® core drill bits can cut through

embedded steel, but are not recommended for coring

solid steel plates.

Using an Expansion-Type Anchor

For Vertical (Wall) or Horizontal (Floor) Coring

WARNING

When drilling through walls or ceil-

ings, protect persons and the work

area on the other side. The bit may extend

through the hole or the core may fall out on the

other side.

Eye

Bolts

Expansion type anchors are the most rigid method

and can be used for vertical (wall) and horizontal

anchor with an integral threaded rod, washer, and

nut (not included).

1. Locate the position of the expansion-type anchor

by measuring out 254mm to 355mm from the

center of the hole to be drilled.

2. Set your anchor(1) according to the anchor manu-

facturer's instructions.

3. Set stand over the anchor, as shown. The anchor

should extend through the slot in the center of

the stand.

4. Put the washer and nut(2) over the anchor and

hand tighten.

5. Extend the center pointer(3) and align it with

the center of the hole to be drilled.

6. Tighten the anchor nut securely.

7. Retract the center pointer.

Assembling and Using a Vacuum System

(Optional)

For Horizontal (Floor) Coring

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury always

use an expansion-type anchor dur-

ing vertical coring. Vacuum systems can slip

when used on a vertical surface.

When securing the stand to the workpiece with a

vacuum pump, install the stand on a smooth, clean,

nonporous surface, such as poured concrete. Do

not secure to laminated surfaces such as tiles and

composite coating. If the workpiece is not smooth,

the workpiece, causing the stand to move. If the

surface is too porous or rough, the vacuum may not

hold securely or create a full seal.

Before using the vacuum:

• Always check the gaskets on the underside of the

base for wear, cracks or tears. Immediately replace

worn or damaged gaskets. To replace the gaskets,

see "Replacing Vacuum Gaskets" in the "Mainte-

nance" section.

• Make sure the gauge is at zero.

1. Raise by rotating the (4) eye bolts until the ends

are above the bottom surface of the base.

2. Extend the center pointer and align it with the

center of the hole to be drilled.

surface away from the stand.

4. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum cou-

pler on the stand base, as recommended by the

vacuum manufacturer.

5. Plug in the vacuum pump and turn it on.

6. Step/push down on the center of the base until

it lowers and adheres to the work surface. If the

stand does not seal, check the vacuum release

pin to make sure there is no leakage around it.

7. Continue to monitor

the vacuum seal.

The vacuum gage

is used to ensure

vacuum pressure is

sufficient to

hold

stand in place. The

vacuum gauge must

read a minimum of

20" Hg

(green zone),

indicating

there is

sufficient vacuum

pressure to sustain

drilling. If the point-

er is in the r

vacuum pressure.

To reduce the risk of injury DO

less than 20" Hg.

NOT CORE if the gauge reads

(floor) coring. Use a 16mm or 19mm expansion

Once the vacuum gauge reads 20"-30" Hg, lower

by rotating the four (4) eye bolts to level the stand

using the level guage located in the stand's base.

To release the vacuum seal, turn off the vacuum

pump and pull out the vacuum release pin.

Over-rotating the eye bolts can lift

the gasket off the ground and

release the vacuum. After leveling, check the

vacuum gauge again.

Do not rely on the weight of the

stand, shoring pin alone, or body

weight on the stand for securing during use. The

stand will rotate and cause injury.

WARNING