ROTHENBERGER RODIACUT 400 PRO Drill Stand Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- Rothenberger
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ROTHENBERGER RODIACUT 400 PRO Drill Stand
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Safety Notes
Intended use
The RODIACUT 400 PRO core drill rig serves exclusively to drill holes of 25
to 400 mm (optional 500mm) in diameter in concrete, reinforced concrete,
artificial and natural stone and brickwork using diamond-equipped core bits
for the wet or dry drilling process.
The drill rigs are not suitable for work in or under water. Every application
beyond this as well as failure to comply with the instructions for use and/or
maintenance handling shall be regarded as not in accordance with regulations.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages as a result of this.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your electrically operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
- Work area safety
- a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
- b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
- c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
- Electrical safety
- a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
- b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
- d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
- e) When operating a power tool outdoors only, use an extension cords suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
- f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
- Personal safety
- a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A momentary lack of attention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
- b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
- c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
- d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
- e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
- f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
- g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
- h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
- Power tool use and care
- a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
- d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s op-eration. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
- f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
- g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instruc-tions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
- h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
- Service
- a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Special Safety Instructions
Please read and be sure to understand all safety and working information for
the drill mo-tor being used!
The drilling to be carried out with the core drill must be stipulated
exclusively by the construction customer. Neither the ROTHENBERGER employees
nor the user can be held liable for damag-es to the construction statics and
consequential damages as a result of this.
Any damages due to cooling water must be excluded as far as possible in
advance. Necessary countermeasures must be taken in coordination with
construction site management. Neither the ROTHENBERGER employees nor the user
can be held liable for concealed water damages
(cavities, joints, cracks, invisible pipes etc.).
Do not leave any tools inserted during the installation of the drill rig/drill
motor.
Use your personal protective equipment: safety shoes, protective gloves, ear
protectors, dust mask.
Wear close-fitting clothing, remove jewellery and tie back or cover long hair.
The 90 dB noise level is exceeded during drilling. It is, therefore, mandatory
to wear suitable ear protection. Non-observance can lead to significant
hearing damage.
The operator must observe the drilling equipment attentively during drilling.
Shut down the motor immediately at the first sign of any disturbances (e.g.
cooling water deficiency, loosening of the drill rig, core bit blocked etc.).
Drilling work must only be continued after the cause has been remedied.
Core hole drilling in ceilings with rooms underneath constitutes a high safety
risk. After drilling through the ceiling there is the danger of the drilling
cores crashing down. Suitable counter-measures must be taken (e,g. safeguard
or close off areas, remove drilling cores in an upward direction): SAFEGUARD
THE BUILDING SITE.
Technical Data
- Dimensions (LxWxH) ……………………………. 460 x 305 x 1150 mm
- Drill stroke max ……………………………………. 680 mm
- Drill diameter max ………………………………… ø 400mm (optional ø 500mm)
- Sloping support ……………………………………. yes
- Weight ca. ………………………………………….. 28 kg
- Dowel depth extent ………………………………. 350 mm
Function of the Unit
Overview
- Base plate
- Drill column
- feed unit
- Advance lever
- Hexagon nut
- Eye bolts
- Fine feed 1:3
- Hand grip
- Strut head (optional)
- Magnetic depth stop
- Feeder locking device
- Rocking clamp lever
As the system consists of coordinated components, please only use original ROTHENBERGER spare parts, accessories and diamond drill bits in order to enable optimum efficiency of the equipment at all times.
Start of operation
Positioning:
Please pay attention to the position of the ring bolts (6)! Ring bolts must not overlap the lower edge of the base plate!
- Measure borehole and mark the centre. See technical data for extent of dowel depth!
- Adjust and fasten base plate (1).
The respective optimum fastening possibility depends on the building site
conditions (see fastening possibilities, item 3.3).
You can achieve the final fine alignment or adjustment of the drill rig by
tightening the four-ring bolts (6).
Every time before start of operation make sure that the drill rig is firmly fastened and not able to shake!
Fastening possibilities
Dowel fastening on concrete or brickwork (fig. B-1):
Measure and drill a mounting hole for the dowel fastening. See technical data for extent of dowel depth!
Diameter in mm Depth in mm
Concrete (Item no. FF35120) 15 mm 65 mm
Brickwork (Item no. FF35121) 20 mm 85 mm
- Carefully clean the drill dust from the borehole.
- Apply the concrete dowel with expansion wedge or brickwork dowel (can be re-used up to 5 times).
Concrete set: Turn the diamond knurl threaded bar into the dowel, attach
the drill rig and fasten using the U-washer and nut.
Brickwork set: Screw the diamond knurl threaded bar with the grommet and
mounted nut into the armature. Tighten the nut using an open-ended spanner.
Attach the drill rig and fasten using the U-washer and nut.
Bracing with the quick clamp column (Item no. FF35015 fig. B-2):
- Align the drill rig and attach the quick clamp column to the base plate of the drill rig.
- Extend the quick clamp column and clamp the drill rig.
- Minimum room height: ca. 1,7 m
- Maximum room height: ca. 3,0 m
In order to avoid damage to the ceilings or walls by the quick clamp column,
place a piece of wood or similar between the end of the column and the ceiling
to distribute the contact pressure over a larger area!
Please read and be sure to understand the supplied quick clamp column
instruction manual!
Optional: Bracing with the strut head:
- Place a suitable spacer between the strut head (9) and wall/ceiling.
- Unscrew the strut head and consequently clamp the drill rig.
In order to prevent damages to the ceilings or walls due to the spacer, place a piece of wood or similar between the end of the column and the ceiling in order to distribute the contact pressure over a greater area!
Handling
Setting the drill angle:
- Loosen the SW24 hexagon nuts (5) and rocking clamp lever (12) and set the drill column (2) to the desired angle (-15 -0- 45°).
- Re-tighten the hexagon nuts and rocking clamp lever.
When tightening the hexagon nuts please ensure that the toothing of the retaining plate engages positively in the toothing of the drill column!
Applying the diamond drill (fig. B-3):
- Loosen the locking device (11) and remove the feed unit (3) from the drill column (2).
- Use the supplied screws to fasten the motor to the feed unit (3).
Please observe the correct position of the feather key groove and the drill
holes!
Additional distance plates can be used as an option in order to expand the
drilling range for drill motor RODIADRILL 500: Drill bits diameter 500mm =
FF35136 Distance plate 60mm.
- Insert the feed unit with the drill motor into the drill column (2) and use the locking device (11) to fasten.
- Proceed in the reverse order in order to remove.
Setting the magnetic depth stop:
- Insert the magnetic depth stop (10) into the toothing of the drill column to the desired drill depth.
Drill depth = distance between bottom edge of the feed gear and top edge of the depth stop.
Drilling:
Please read and be sure to understand the drill motor instruction manual!
- Turn on the water tap or switch on the vacuum cleaner. There must at least be sufficient water pressure (max. 4 bar!) to move the arising drill-ng mud from the borehole.
- Release the locking device (11) on the feed gear and use the hand wheel (4) to turn the drill downward to the desired drill depth.
- Switch off the motor and crank back until the drill bit is completely visible.
- In case of seizure, start up the drill motor again at low speed using cooling water and withdraw the core bit!
- In case of need, repeat the process or turn the core bit using the SW 41 flat wrench.
Please note: Switch off the RCD switch!
Care and Maintenance
Upkeep, servicing and maintenance work must only be carried out when the
system is at a standstill.
The best maintenance measures involve the daily removal of sludge, dust and
dirt. Special attention must be paid to the guide column and sliding guide as
well as to the gear rack and the feed bevel. The spindle should be oiled
lightly each time it is cleaned.
The sliding guides should be checked for play at regular intervals and re-
adjusted if necessary.
Do not grease the drill column and gear rack as the grease takes effect as a
grinding paste together with the adherent dirt and increases wear.
Clean the adjusting screws on the base plate every day and keep them free-
moving.
Important! All maintenance, overhauling and repair work must only be
carried out by trained specialised staff.
Accessories
You can find suitable accessories in the main catalog or at
www.rothenberger.com
Customer service
The ROTHENBERGER service locations are available to help you (see listing in
catalog or online) and replacement parts and service are also available
through these same service locations.
Order your accessories and spare parts from your specialist retailer or using
RO SERVICE+online: ℡ + 49 (0) 61 95/ 800 8200 + 49 (0) 61 95/ 800 7491
[email protected] –
www.rothenberger.com
Disposal
Components of the unit are recyclable material and should be put to recycling.
For this purpose registered and certified recycling companies are available.
For environmentally friendly disposal of non-recyclable parts (e.g. electronic
waste) please contact your local waste disposal authority.
For EU countries only:
Do not dispose electric tools with domestic waste. In accordance with the
European Directive 2012/19/EU the disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment and its implementation as national law, electric tools that are no
longer serviceable must be collected separately and utilised for
environmentally compatible recycling.
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