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Tilting the column (figure 10)
The column can be tilted for slope drilling applications.
Proceed as follows:
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loosen the bolts on the holding bars (Q);
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loosen the bold that holds the bars (S);
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tilt the column;
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tighten all the bolts loosened before.
When you start drilling, apply light pressure, in order to
prevent core bit shifting.
Maximum drilling diameter and core drill
motor limitations
Refer to the table Technical Data specific for your product,
that you will find in the package, for the maximum drilling
diameter and the maximum motor power.
Instructions for use
Before starting to set you system up, read
carefully the user manual of the core drill motor
and of all the other parts of the system (pump,
anchors...).
Proceed as follows:
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if not already mounted, mount the F system by
screwing it on. Make sure it is securely tightened;
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fasten the stand on the surface, as described in the
previous Drill Stand Fastening paragraph;
Warning: always ensure that the fastening mode
is suitable for the application and that the stand
is securely fastened;
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if needed, tilt the column as shown in the paragraph
Tilting the column;
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mount the feed handle (E) according to the
paragraph Feed handle;
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mount the core drill motor according to the
instructions of the Core drill motor mounting
paragraph. See Maximum drilling diameter and core
drill motor limitations for limitations;
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refer to the user manual provided by the core drill
motor manufacturer for further instructions and
limitations;
Warning: before proceeding ensure that all bolts
and screw are securely tightened.
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mount the core bit to the drill motor;
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switch the motor on, applying light pressure drill
about 1 cm deep into the workpiece. This allows core
bit centring preventing core bit side shifting;
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after this, apply sufficient pressure to achieve
smooth progressive drilling.
Maintenance - Service - Warranty
Periodic maintenance
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keep your drill stand clean and dry, in particular its
base and rack;
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the carriage travels on the column through bearings.
This reduces maintenance and eliminates adjusting
systems;
▪
never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for
cleaning your core drill;
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after use put your stand in a dry, safe and
inaccessible to children place;
08-2021
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do not use the stand with damaged components or
with malfunctions. In these cases, ask a CARDI
authorized service centre for replacement.
Service
▪
any repairing operation must be carried out by
CARDI authorized service personnel only. Ask your
dealer for the list of the CARDI authorized service
centres;
▪
use original CARDI spare parts only.
Warranty
Your product is under warranty for 12 months. This warranty
is against faulty workmanship, flaws material and design
problems.
The
warranty
replacement, manpower needed for replacement and
wearing materials if intact before the repairing operation. The
warranty doesn't cover the replacement of:
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components of the product replaced or modified
by people not authorized;
▪
components damaged by carelessness, not
suitable use or overloaded;
▪
components of products from which safety
devices have been removed;
▪
worn wearing parts replaced.
This warranty does not apply to products that have been
damaged by carelessness like lack of periodic cleaning and
maintenance, damage to the rack etc.
The life of wearing parts is variable depending on the working
time and the kind of work they are used for. Examples of
wearing parts are: ball and roller bearing not in oil, rubber seal
etc.
If during repair under warranty, a wearing part is worn and
this can affect the safety and the operation of your product,
the customer is asked to pay for the replacement of these
components not under warranty. If the customer refuses this,
no repairing operation will be carried out.
The warranty covers free replacement of components which
are defective due to wrong manufacturing or assembly, if the
product is brought to an authorized service centre and if:
▪
a purchasing document for the product is shown.
Valid purchasing documents are invoices or
delivery certificates;
▪
cleaning and maintenance has been carried out
regularly;
▪
no unauthorized people have serviced the
product;
▪
the product has not been misused and it has been
used accordingly with the directions given in this
user manual;
▪
all safety directions have been followed.
Your product is not under warranty if:
▪
the product has been serviced by not authorized
people;
▪
damage
is
carelessness. Dents due to drops or strokes will
be considered evidence of carelessness;
▪
damage has been caused by overload.
When your product is under warranty, in some cases, like if
the authorized service personnel think the repairing is too
expensive to be carried out, the free substitution of the
product is possible. In addition, the substitution under
warranty is provided after two fruitless reparation attempts
and after the authorization of a service manager. In case of
substitution, the customer is, usually, requested to pay for the
worn wearing parts of the product that has been replaced.
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