Porter-Cable Rockwell 601 User's Manual
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1. Double Insulated Rotary Hammer MODEL 601 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations The Model and Serial No plate is located on the main housing of the tool Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference Model No Type Serial No Part No 863538 0811 SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS As with all power tools there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the operator and his use of the tool Using the tool with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury However if normal safety precautions are overlooked or com pletely ignored personal injury to the operator can develop There are also certain applications for which this tool was designed Rockwell strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and or used or any application other than for which it was designed If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Rockwell and we have advised you Manager of Product Safety Power Tool Division Rockwell international 400 North Lexington Avenue Pittsburgh Pa 15208 1 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents 2 AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t expose power tools to rain Don t use power t2. Phone 513 772 1490 Columbus 43214 4560 Indianola Avenue Phone 614 263 0929 Dayton 45439 3050 S Kettering Bivd Phone 513 298 5281 Mayfield Heights Cleveland 44124 6279 Mayfield Road Phone 216 449 4846 Toledo 43606 2934 Douglas Road Phone 419 473 0962 OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City 73107 3631 N W 23rd Street Phone 405 946 5437 OREGON Portland 97212 51 N E Hancock Phone 503 288 6888 PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg 17112 5131 Jonestown Road Phone 717 657 0545 Philadelphia 19120 4433 37 Whitaker Avenue Phone 215 455 7907 Monroeville Pittsburgh 15146 Monroeville Mall Annex Mall Circle Drive Phone 412 247 3600 RHODE ISLAND East Providence 02914 1009 Waterman Avenue Phone 401 434 3620 TENNESSEE Knoxville 37919 342 Troy Circle Phone 615 588 3546 Memphis 38116 1004 East Brooks Road Phone 901 332 1353 TEXAS Dallas 75247 2934 Iron Ridge Street Phone 214 631 1890 Houston 77018 Suite 114 10606 Hempstead Road Phone 713 682 0334 San Antonio 78218 Suite 107 2800 N E Loop 410 Phone 512 654 1061 UTAH Salt Lake City 84115 Mail P O Box 15928 2990 S W Temple Phone 801 487 4953 VIRGINIA Norfolk 23502 5335 E Virginia Beach Blvd Phone 804 461 8024 Richmond 23230 1705 Dabney Road Phone 804 257 7348 WASHINGTON Seattle 98101 1918 Minor Avenue Phone 206 622 4576 WISCONSIN Milwaukee 53222 10700 W Burle
3. current rating CAUTION Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits Do not operate tools rated A C only on D C current To do so may seriously damage the tool EXTENSION CORD SELECTION If an extension cord is used make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found below This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts 10 volts for 230 volts at 150 of rated amperes RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS 230V 50 Ft 100 Ft 200 FT 300 Ft 400 Ft 500 Ft 600 Ft 800 Fr o2 18 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 2s 23 18 as 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 c as 18 18 1 12 12 10 10 8 8 56 5 6 ais 16 14 12 10 10 8 8 6 Else s 16 i 16 1 8 6 6 6 g eje u a e fe e IH 1012 16 14 6 1214 16 12 EE 6e 12 6 HE M 4 HEC ANNE RSS ee 2 ee B pa 4 2 ME at 2 CESSES FOREWORD Your ROCKWELL Hammer is designed for drilling holes in con crete and like materials for setting self drilling anchors for chipping chiseling edging channeling scaling and other hammering where rotation is not required 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO USE THE HAMMER M
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5. CCESSO RIES To remove drill bit from the holder first remove the drill _ assembly from the hammer Next insert the drift key in the slot in the holder with the tapered face toward the bit Drive key to loosen drill bit _ TO INSTALL BITS AND ACCESSORIES 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Clean bit or accessory shank end and apply a light film of grease to surface of shank 04 Using a bar A or similiar object pry latch bolt head B out ofcounterbore of latch C as shown in Fig 1 Fig 2 4 Pivot latch C to the open position as shown in Fig 24 Fig 3 5 Install bit D or other rotating accessory into nose and pivot latch C to locked position as shown in Fig 3 6 6 When installing a NONROTATING type of accessory bull point chisel slotting tool or the like be sure the flats on the shank of accessory are positioned within the slot in the latch and the latch is pivoted to the locked position HAMMER AND DRILL INDICATOR A T shaped lever A having a WHITE end and a BLACK end is located beneath the nosepiece Fig 4 Fig 4 When the WHITE end is towards the side of the nose marked gt D a revolving and hammering action is delivered to any accessory installed in the hammer The hammer may be used with the lever in this position when using either Rotating or Nonrotating accessor ies Nonrotating accessories will not rotate due to the design
6. E MAX DRILL HOLE ori STARTER BODIES SIZE peprn DRILL uw N 59265 11 6 One Required SHARPENING ROCKWELL CARBIDE TIP BITS After considerable use the cutting edges of carbide tip bits become rounded reducing the cutting efficiency When this occurs use a competent local grinding service or return the bit to vour nearest Rockwell Service Center or Authorized Rockwell Service Station to navo it sharpened Bits should be sharpened to the following specifications 1 Use a fine 80 or 100 grit silicon carbide wheel Grind dry or use a flooded wheel nr 2 If edge A is rounded true the included angle to 130 degrees until a sharp edge exists as in Fig 9 3 Grind narrow face of tip and supporting steel to 60 de grees as shown in section X X Fig 9 4 Grind wide face to 20 degrees and relieve supporting steel another 30 degrees as 30 shown in section X X Fig 9 STEEL SECTION X X Fig 9 5 Keep drill tip moving across the wheel during the grinding operation to avoid overheating hollow grinding and possible dam age to the carbide 6 Do not quench the bit in water to cool it Due to the sudden temperature change stresses could be set up in the carbide to cause failure Ta Slightly dull all sharp cutting edges with the wheel or a hone petore 2109 the bit to avoid cracking of the carbide 12 ROCKWELL LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Rockwell
7. International warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase We will repair or replace at our option any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period For repair or replacement return the complete tool or accessory transportation prepaid to your nearest Rockwell Service Center or Authorized Service Station as listed under Tools Electric in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply to repair or replacement required due to misuse abuse normal wear and tear and or repairs attempted or made by other than our Service Centers or Authorized Service Stations To obtain information on warranty performance please write to Rockwell International Power Tool Division 400 North Lexington Avenue Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15208 Attention Mr Al Larkin Customer Service Manager The foregoing obligation is Rockwell s sole liability under this or any implied warranty and under no circumstances shall Rockwell be liable for any inciden tal or consequential damages NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which va
8. ake sure hammer is disconnected from power circuit 1 Install bit or other accessory as outlined in section TO INSTALL BITS AND ACCESSORIES 2 If the operation to be done requires the use of the depth gage install and adjust it as outlined in TO INSTALL AND ADJUST DEPTH GAGE 3 Put on safety goggles 4 Connect hammer to power circuit Make sure the power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate on the hammer 5 Set Hammer and Drill Indicator in the D position 6 Grasp switch handle with one hand and the auxiliary handle with the other hand 7 Place tip of bit or other accessory against the work and exert slight pressure 8 Depress switch trigger to start hammer NOTE HAMMER REQUIRES NO WARM UP PERIOD TOOL MAY BE PLACED IN OPERATION IMMEDIATELY 9 Apply steady even pressure during the complete operation 10 AS soon as the operation is completed release switch trigger 11 CAUTION Turn tool off when not in use to avoid excessive idling Keep latch mechanism in proper working condition Re place latch spring if broken or worn This is your assurance that your hammer is protected against undue stress and damage 12 When using tapered shank drill bits make sure bit shank and tapered seat in the holder are clean and free of grease Install drili in drill holder Now install drill assembly in hammer follow ing the instructions given in TO INSTALL BITS AND A
9. changing accessories Have all worn DENON or lost pats replaced immediately ae 13 DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters etc _ 14 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on 15 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Don t carry no in tool with finger on Switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in 16 OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used Outdoors use only extension cords marked suitable for use with Outdoors appliances store indoors when not in use 17 BE SURE accessories and cutting tool are assembled securely to tool EXTRA CARE must be taken when using tools on elevated locations such as a roof ladder scaffold or the like to prevent injury to someone on a lower level in the event the tool and or accessory should drop 18 DO NOT USE tools with cracked or warped housings handles etc Dirt or moisture embedded in cracks can provide a current path to the exterior of the tool This could produce a possible shock hazard in the event a short should develop within the tool REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR ROTARY HAMMERS l ALWAYS wear ear protectors when using for extended periods 2 ALWAYS hold machine by the switch and auxiliary handle to prevent accidental el
10. ectrical shock resulting from cutting a live wire when drilling or cutting into a wall or other blind area 3 ALWAYS disconnect the hammer from the power circuit before Installing or removing drills or other accessories 4 ALWAYS make sure the latch is positioned to retain the an or other ou before starting the hammer 5 ALWAYS use the auxiliary handle 6 ALWAYS keep your hands away from the latch while the hammer is in operation 7 ALWAYS be sure the Harner and Drill Indicating Lever is in the correct postion for the ae to be performed 3 8 AVOID EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT It is characteristic of the type motor used in portable electric tools to faintly spark at the places where the brushes contact the armature commutator This sparking is quite normal and will not harm the tool Because of this sparking however portable electric tools should NEVER be started or run where there is any possible chance that a fire or explosion might occur due to the presence of manufactured or natural gas gasoline naphtha some types of paint thinners fumes from these thinners and paints thinned by them etc MOTOR Most Rockwell tools will operate on either D C or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A C current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool Several models however are designed for A C current only Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and
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12. ill not rotate instance are bull points chisels mortar chisels and caulking tools Hammering accessories have shanks such as that shown in Fig 8 Fig 8 The testing of these tools has been accomplished with the use s of Such accessories for the following accessories ONLY For safest operation it is re commended that ONLY these accessories be used with this product WARNING Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this product use of such accessories could be hazardous 10 PERCUSSION TYPE CARBIDE TIPPED DRILLS WITH HEX SHAPED SHANKS BULL POINT LENGTH PERCUSSION TYPE CARBIDE TIPPED DRILLS WITH A TAPER SHANK Requires drill holder for mounting to Hammers MAX pone ou LENGTH DRILLING 59500 6 59503 59504 59506 59509 59512 59515 59518 59521 59524 59527 SLOTTING TOOL TOOL NO OVERALL LENGTH Ya x V MORTAR CHISEL OVERALL 59249 ietan S O di ON 8 59263 DRILL HOLDER For mounting A TAPER percussion carbide tipped drills to Hammers OVERALL LENGTH DRIFT KEY No 59582 For use with drill holders CARBIDE CORE BITS Shank Ejector Key Drift Pin Chuck Head Chuck Head Chuck Head Chuck Head Chuck Head Chuck Head Chuck Head For use with all self drilling Tooth Anchors i Replacement Thread 59270 COR
13. of the shank When the WHITE end is towards the side of the nose marked H only a hammering action is produced ONLY ponents accessories may be used with the l ver in the position INSTALLING SELF DRILLING ANCHORS An adapter is furnished with your hammer that accomodates Chuck Heads used to install self drilling anchors It may be found help full to start the drilling operation for self drilling anchors with the Hammer and Drill Indicator Lever set in the H position until a spot is started to prevent the anchor from wandering Then turn to D position for completing the hole After the hole has been drilled the lever is turned to the H position for driving the anchor into the hole Fig 5 TO INSTALL AUXILIARY HANDLE The auxiliary handle should always be used especially when drill ing It may be installed on either side of the nose Fig 5 shows it on the left side Fig 6 TO INSTALL AND ADJUST DEPTH GAGE 1 The depth gage may be installed in either the right or left side of the nose piece For most convenient operation we suggest it be installed in the right side of the nose piece 2 Thread nut A and lockwasher B on depth gage bracket screw C in that order Assemble bracket screw C to nosepiece approxi mately three turns Put depth stop rod D through hole in bracket screw C Hold rod D in line with bit or nosepiece and tighten nut A to secure bracket screw C on n
14. ools in damp or wet locations Keep work area well lit Avoid chemical or corrosive environment 3 KEEP VISITORS AWAY All visitors should be kept a safe ce from work area i 4 STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be stored in dry high or locked up place out of the reach of children 5 DON T FORCE TOOL t will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 6 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool 7 WEAR PROPER APPAREL No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and foot wear are recom mended when working outdoors 8 WEAR EYE PROTECTORS Wear safety glasses or goggles while operating power tools Also face or dust mask if operation creates dust All persons in the area where power tools are being operated should also wear safety eye protectors and face or dust masks 9 DON T ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from a receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately 7 10 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work it s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool 11 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 2 12 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safe operation Follow instructions for lubricating and
15. osepiece Adjust rod to desired dimension E and firmly tighten screw F with wrench furnished with hammer MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Maintenance of your Rockwell Hammer is simple Make a habit of keeping the air passages clear of dust and other debris by blowing them out daily If working conditions are extremely dusty blow out air passages more often Clean unclogged air passages assure a cooler running motor and contribute to longer motor life When you clean the air passages also clean the housings and check for loose screws Tighten any that might have loosened All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft cloth NEVER use solvents when cleaning plastic parts Other than this your hammer requires no maintenance FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet Also check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION Brushes should be checked after approximately 100 hours use depending on the load the machine has been subjected to Brush inspection because of the double insulation of this tool should be handled ONLY by a Authorized Rockwell Service Center To add lubricant it is necessary to dismantle the tool This oper ation should always be handled by the nearest Rockwell Authorized Service Center and we suggest lubrication be inspected during brush inspection An
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17. y loss of power before the above maintenance check may in dicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION If Rroper operating voltage is present return your tool to the Service Station for immediate service SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use These operations including brush inspection and replacement should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED ROCKWELL SERVICE STATION or a ROCKWELL SERVICE CENTER All repairs made by these agen cies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workman ship We can not guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies Should you have any questions about your tool feel free to write us at any time In any communications please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool model number type serial number etc ACCESSORIES DRILLING Your Rockwell Rotary Hammer is designed to utilize percussion type carbide tip bits in one piece shank configuration A Fig 7 or taper ehenk configuration with drill holder B a 7 When using carbide tip bits do not use water to settle the dust The water might set up stresses in the carbide D cause it to crack and may cause bit to jam in the hole i Fig HAMMERING Hammering accessories when installed in the hammer will have a hammering action only and w
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