Mounting On The Workpiece - Metabo MAG 28 LTX 32 Manual Original

7.3 Setting the gear
Two-speed gear box:
Do not activate the thumbwheel (10) until the
motor has completely stopped.
Select the required gear by turning the thum-
bwheel (10). If necessary, you can aid the
switching procedure by turning the drill spindle
slightly.
Recommended setting:
• • = 2nd gear, high speed: Drilling in steel with a
bit diameter of up to approx. 20 mm
• = 1st gear, high torque: Drilling in steel with a
bit diameter larger than approx. 20 mm
7.4 Activating/deactivating the magnet
When deactivated, the magnet loses its
holding power.
To activate the magnet: turn the switch lever (25)
to "ON". Turn the shaft (23) with the ratchet lever
(26).
To deactivate the magnet: turn the switch lever
(25) to "OFF". Turn the shaft (23) with the ratchet
lever (26).
If the magnetic drill stand is not placed on
metal, you will feel resistance while turning
the shaft (23). Do not try to overcome this resist-
ance and never try to continue turning the shaft!
Otherwise you will damage the steering gear.
The resistance is eliminated once the magnetic
drill stand is placed on metal.
The magnet is either fully activated or deac-
tivated once the stop is reached. Never
continue to turn the shaft! Otherwise you will
damage the steering gear. You should only work
with the tool when the magnet is fully activated.
Note: If you cannot use the ratchet due to
restricted working conditions, then you can insert
an Allen key in the shaft hexagon socket (23) to
turn the shaft (adjust the switch lever (25) accord-
ingly).
The magnet's holding power appears on the
display (24):
Fully red = Holding power Off
Fully green = Holding power On
Note: If the display (24) is switching from red to
green (see diagram, page 3), a small amount of
holding power is available, which can be used
when fastening and aligning the magnetic drill
stand.
7.5 Switching on/off the driving unit
Do not switch on the driving unit until the
magnet is fully activated and securely
attached to the base.
Switching on: Move switch (8) to "I" position.
Switching off: Move switch (8) to "O" position.
Wait until the driving unit has come to a complete
standstill.
7.6

Mounting on the Workpiece

To permit the magnetic drill stand to adhere prop-
erly to material that is to be drilled, the surface
must be clean and smooth. Loose rust, dirt or
grease must be removed before mounting the
magnetic drill stand; any welding beads or surface
irregularities must be smoothened. Clean the
magnet block as well (1) if necessary.
Note: If the display (24) is switching from red to
green (see diagram, page 3), a small amount of
holding power is available, which can be used
when fastening and aligning the magnetic drill
stand.
Once the magnet has been fully activated, shake
the handle (2) of the magnetic drill stand firmly to
ensure that the stand adheres perfectly to the
material. If this is not the case, then check the
condition of the surface of the material and the
bottom of the magnet block. Clean as necessary
and try again.
Use on thin steel
The unit adheres best to low-carbon steel that is at
least 15 mm thick.
For drilling a hole into thin steel, a steel plate meas-
uring at least 100 x 200 x 15 mm can be secured
under the material at the place where the magnetic
stand is to be positioned.
Non-ferrous metals
To drill a hole in non-ferrous metal, the steel plate
should be secured on the surface of the material
and the magnetic drill stand then placed on the
steel plate.
7.7 Drilling
Remove the battery pack from the machine
before any adjustments, conversions or serv-
icing are performed.
Do not use deformed or damaged tools.
Before use, always check tools such as core
drills for deformities or damage.
Do not use accessories that have not been
specified or recommended by Metabo for
this machine. The ability to attach the accessory to
your machine does not guarantee safe operation.
Securing or positioning a tool incorrectly can
cause hazardous situations due to parts
breaking or being blown off.
If the tool is jammed, switch off the driving
unit: Move the switch (8) to the "O" position.
Remove the tool from the borehole.
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