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Operators manual
V 1.0 EN | November 2020
Pneumatic magnetic drilling machine
TUBE.55/AIR

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Congratulations on purchasing this premium air powered drilling machine with permanent magnetic
base. At EUROBOOR we strive to exceed our customers’ expectations b developing and providing
premium and innovative portable drilling and cutting solutions. We believe that a professional like
ou must be able to rel on a professional supplier. Which has led us to become a major pla er in the
industrial world, with our own factor and several offices worldwide. All because we have alwa s
listened to our customers and to the demands from the market.
Our vision is focused on developing innovative portable tools that add value for our customers and
facilitate them in their dail work. We never lose sight of sustainabilit , time savings and cost savings.
Enjo our new machine!
Before operating our new machine, please first read all instructions. You find the instructions in this
manual and on the warning label on our machine. With proper use, care and maintenance our
machine will provide ou with ears of premium drilling performance.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of contents
TUBE. /AIR ................................................................................................................................ 1
Table of contents ......................................................................................................................... 3
1. Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General safet instructions ........................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Specific safet information ............................................................................................................ 6
2. Description ............................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Intended use .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Description and features ............................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Case contents ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Serial number ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.5 Technical data.............................................................................................................................. 10
2.6 S mbols ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.7 Environmental ............................................................................................................................. 12
3. Preparation & adjustment ...................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Assembl ..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Prior to use .................................................................................................................................. 14
4. Using the machine .................................................................................................................. 1
4.1 Control panel ............................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Morse taper arbor ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Magnet base ................................................................................................................................ 17
4.4 Switching motor on and off ......................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Tool lubrication ........................................................................................................................... 20
Working with operation tools .................................................................................................. 21
5.1 Annular cutters ............................................................................................................................ 21
5.2 Twist drills .................................................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Countersinks ................................................................................................................................ 24
6. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 2
7. Trouble shooting .................................................................................................................... 27
8. Exploded views & spare parts list ............................................................................................ 28
8.1 Exploded views ............................................................................................................................ 28
8.2 Spare parts .................................................................................................................................. 32
8.3 Warrant and service ................................................................................................................. 33

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1. Safety
1.1 General safety instructions
Do not use this power tool before ou have thoroughl read and completel understood this
Instruction Manual and the “General Safet Instructions”, including the figures, specifications, safet
regulations and the signs indicating DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.
WARNING: When using tools intended for use in potentiall explosive atmospheres, basic
safet precautions should alwa s be followed to reduce the risk of fire and personal injur .
Please also observe the relevant national industrial safet regulations. Non-observance of the safet
instructions in the said documentation can lead to burns and other severe injuries.
This Operator’s Manual including the “General Safet Instructions” should be kept for later use and
enclosed with the machine, should it be passed on or sold.
WORK AREA
1. Keep our work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate the machine in highl explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Hot machine parts, cutters or workpiece ma ignite the
dust or fumes.
3. Keep b standers, children, and visitors awa while operating a magnetic drilling machine.
Distractions can cause ou to lose control.
4. Do not expose the machine to rain or wet conditions.
PNEUMATIC SAFETY
1. The air suppl should alwa s be turned OFF and disconnected before installing or removing
an accessor on or from this machine.
2. The machine requires clean and dr air at a pressure between 6.3 and 8.0 bar (90 and 116
PSI). Unstable or too high air pressure ma damage the machine and/or cutters and drills.
3. Female air suppl outlet connectors must match the male connector inlet on the machine.
Never modif them in an wa . The standard male 3/8" connector can be replaced b
another of a different connection t pe with an M15 thread. Onl use fitting alternative
connector pairs.
4. Do not abuse the air hoses. Never use the hose on the machine to carr it. Never pull the
outlet connector on the hose from the inlet connector on the machine b pulling at the hose.
Keep the air hoses awa from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged hoses
immediatel . Damaged hoses ma cause air leakage and impact the performance of the
machine.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Sta alert, watch what ou are doing and use common sense when using a pneumatic
magnetic drilling machine. Do not use the machine while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating machines ma result
in serious personal injur .

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2. Dress properl . Do not wear loose clothing or jewelr . Contain long hair. Keep our hair,
clothing, and gloves awa from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelr , long hair and fabric
gloves can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure that the air inlet control knob is OFF before connecting the
air tube. Machines that have the knob in ON position ma cause accidents.
4. Never place hands, fingers, gloves or clothing near cutting area or rotating machine parts.
5. Remove adjusting tools before turning the machine ON. A wrench or a ke that is left
attached to a rotating part of the machine ma result in personal injur .
6. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the machine in unexpected situations.
7. Use safet equipment. Alwa s wear e e protection. Dust mask, non-skid safet shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
8. Alwa s use supplied safet chain during an work on non-horizontal objects. Mounting can
release.
MACHINE USE AND CARE
1. Do not exceed the recommendation for maximum drilling diameters to prevent overload. It
could cause premature malfunctions that ma result in rubbing and friction.
2. Use suitable oil for the air lubricator on our air suppl unit and keep it at level. The wrong oil
or insufficient oil ma damage the pneumatic drilling machine.
3. During drilling operations, drills must be lubricated with good qualit cutting oil.
4. To prevent injuries, make sure that the ejection direction of the slug is shielded.
Alternativel , remove the slug from the annular cutter after each hole.
Caution, the slug may be sharp and hot!
5. Avoid spilling cutting oil. Appl EUROBOOR cutting paste or spra when using the machine on
non-horizontal surfaces.
6. Use clamps or other practical wa to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform.
Holding the work b hand or against our bod is unstable and ma lead to loss of control.
7. Do not use the machine if the control knob can’t turned ON or OFF. An tool that cannot be
controlled with the knob is dangerous and must be repaired.
8. Switch OFF the air suppl and disconnect the tube outlet connector from the machine before
making an adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safet
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentall .
9. Store idle machines out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
10. Maintain machines with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properl maintained tools,
with sharp cutting edges are less likel to bind and are easier to control.
11. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and an other
condition that ma affect the machine operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Man accidents are caused b poorl maintained tools.
12. Use onl accessories that are recommended b EUROBOOR for our model. Accessories that
ma be suitable for one machine, ma become hazardous when used on another machine.

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SERVICE
•Tool service must be performed onl b qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed b unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injur .
•When servicing a tool, use onl identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions ma create a risk of injur .
• When using this machine, ou MUST wear ear and e e protection.
1.2 Specific safety information
•Keep our fingers well out of the drill area.
•Avoid touching the drilled core that is automaticall ejected b the centering pin when the
working procedure is finished. Contact with the core when it is hot, or if it falls, can cause
personal injuries.
•Alwa s use the safet strap or chain
•The magnetic drilling machine is optimised for use on steel starting with a thickness starting
3 mm with minimal air gap between the magnet surface and the mounting surface. Keep the
air gap to a minimum b cleaning the surface; neglecting to do so this will affect the
performance of the magnets significantl .
•The maximum allowable tip force of the magnetic drilling machine will increase with the
thickness and t pe of material; air gaps, surface coatings and debris can reduce this value.
•Alwa s place the machine on a surface that is clear of shavings, chips, swarf and surface dirt.
•Keep the magnet clean and free of debris and swarf.
•Do not switch on the machine until it has been mounted and installed according to these
instructions.
•Do not switch on the machine before having checked that the magnetic stand has been
tightened firml to the mounting surface with both magnet arra s.
•Adjust the table so cutter does not extend into the work piece before drilling. Do not
perform an design, assembl or construction activities on the work piece while the machine
is switched on.
•Before switching on the machine, make sure all accessories have been mounted correctl .
•Alwa s use the recommended speed for the accessories and the material.
•Do not use the machine on the same work piece on which electric welders are being used.
•Use onl an appropriate cutting fluid. We offer a range of premium cutting oils and lubricants
which are speciall developed and selected for optimum performance and maximum tool
life.
•Do not use liquid cutting lubricants while drilling verticall or overhead. Dip the cutter in
cutting paste or appl an appropriate spra for these applications.
•Do not pour cutting fluid into the reservoir while it is mounted in the bracket.
•Ensure that metal chips or resinous residue cannot lead to blockage of the function.
•In case of jammed cutter disconnect the machine from the air suppl , remove the reason for
the jam before turning on the machine again.

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RESIDUAL RISKS
In spite of the application of the relevant safet regulations and the implementation of safet
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These are:
•Impairment of hearing
•Risk of personal injur from fl ing particles
•Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot during operation
•Risk of personal injur due to prolonged use
Alwa s tr to reduce these risks as much as possible.

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2. Description
2.1 Intended use
This pneumatic drilling machine with permanent magnetic base for commercial applications in
potentiall explosive atmospheres can be used on flat surfaces but is specificall intended as a
machine for drilling holes, countersinking and reaming in materials like steel tubes and pipes with a
magnetisable surface in a weather-protected environment. The machine can be used horizontall ,
verticall or overhead.
2.2 Description and features
[image 2-1]
1
Output shaft
2Morse Taper 3 arbor
3Feed handle
4ON/OFF knob
5Magnet base

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2.3 Case contents
1 x TUBE.55/AIR magnetic drilling machine
1 x Instruction manual
3 x Handles
1 x Oil tank + attachment pin
1 x Bottle of cutting oil
3 x Allen ke s (2.5, 4 and 5 mm)
1 x Safet chain with lock
1 x Morse Taper 3 (MT3) arbor
1 x drift ke MT3
2 x Wrench 19/22
1 x Set of ear plugs
1 x Pair of safet glasses
1 x Pair of gloves
2.4 Serial number
The serial number is mentioned on the machine and is engraved on the frame. Additional serial no.
stickers are provided with the machine for our administration.
The serial number will help ou and our sales point validate and identif the machine.
As example:
TR552008001
breaks down to:
TR55 20 08 001
Machine series
Year of manufacture
Month of manufacture
Identification number

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2. Technical data
Metric
Imperial
Annular cutting
(HSS)
Ø 12
-
5
2
mm
Ø
7
/
16"
-
2
1
/16
"
Annular cutting (TCT)
Ø 12
-
55 mm
Ø
7/16"
-
2 3/16
"
Twist drilling
Ø 1
-
23 mm
1/16
"
-
15/16
"
Tapping
-
-
Countersinking
Ø 1
2
-
55
mm
Ø
7/16"
-
2 3/
16"
Length
3
45
mm
1
3 9
/
16"
Width
2
45
mm
9
5/8
"
Height
630
-
730
mm
24
13
/16
"
-
28 3/4
"
Stroke
167
mm
6
9
/16
"
Weight
16
,
7
kg
36.8
lbs
Magnet (L
x
W
x
H)
275
x
190
x
80
mm
10
13/16"
x
7 1/2"
x
3 1/8"
Magnetic force
90
0 kg
1,984
lbs
Speed (no load)
350 rpm
350 rpm
Arbor
(Weldon)
MT3 19.05 mm
MT3 3/4"
Air supply
6.3
-
8
.0
bar
90
-
116 PSI
Air
consumption
1.1 m3/min
38.85 SCFM

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2.6 Symbols
Symbol Term, meaning Explanation
Read documentation
Be sure to read the enclosed documentation such
as the Instruction Manual and the General Safet
Instructions.
Wear ear protection Use ear protection during operation.
Wear e e protection Use e e-protection during operation.
Danger/warning/caution Observe the information in the adjacent text!
European conformit s mbol Confirms the conformit of the tool with the
directives of the European Communit .
ATEX S mbol for ATEX certified mechanical equipment
for use in potentiall explosive atmospheres
Mm Millimetre Unit of measure for the dimensions
" Inch Unit of measure for the dimensions
kg Kilogram Unit of measure for the mass
lbs Pound Unit of measure for the mass
rpm Revolutions per minute Unit of measure for the rotation speed
bar Unit of measure for the air pressure
PSI Pounds per Square Inch Unit of measure for the air pressure
m3/min Cubic metres per minute Unit of measure for the air consumption
SCFM Standard Cubic Feet per Minute Unit of measure for the air consumption

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2.7 Environmental
Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.
Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be rec cled and used
again. Re-use of rec cled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the
demand for raw materials.
Local regulations ma provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at
municipal waste sites or b the retailer when ou purchase a new product.

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3. Preparation & adjustment
3.1 Assembly
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from the air
supply before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set ups or
when making repairs. Be sure all switches are in the OFF position. An accidental start up can
cause injury.
FITTING THE FEED HANDLES
1. Fit each of the three feed handles b screwing them into the hub in clockwise directions
2. Tighten firml b hand
The handles are supposed to face slightl outward. Be careful not to cross-thread an of the
components.
FITTING THE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The lubrication s stem can be used for horizontal drilling applications (the drill being used verticall ).
1. Hang the oil tank (A) on the tank holder
2. Position and tighten the attachment pin (B)
3. Connect the hose (C) to the fitting on the Morse Taper
arbor. Make sure the hose is connected full and
tightl
4. To disconnect the hose, press the blue ring on the
connection and gentl pull out the hose
[image 3-1]
FITTING THE SAFETY CHAIN
1. Pass the safet chain through the frame grip opening
2. Wrap the chain around the work piece
3. Securel close the chain using the lock
WARNING: Always use the safety chain when using machine vertically and/or upside down.

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3.2 Prior to use
Please make sure that the contacting surface for the magnet is level, clean and rust-free.
Remove an varnish or primer. When working on materials that are not magnetisable, suitable
fixation devices must be used. When working on steel materials with a material thickness of less than
3 mm, the workpiece must be reinforced with an additional steel in order to guarantee the magnetic
holding power.
Check the machine for possible damage. Before using the machine, ou must carefull check
protective devices or slightl damaged components to ensure the are operating perfectl and as
intended.
Check that moving are in perfect working order and do not jam and check whether parts are
damaged. All parts must be correctl installed and fulfill all conditions necessar to ensure perfect
operation of the machine.
Damaged protective devices and parts must be repaired or replaced according to specifications b
EUROBOOR of an authorised EUROBOOR dealer.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the machine. Supervision is required when
inexperienced operators use this machine.
PNEUMATIC SAFETY
The machine has been designed for a specific air pressure range between 6.3 and 8 bar (90 and 116
PSI). Alwa s check prior to use that the air suppl corresponds to this range.
Never modif the air connectors in an wa . The standard male 3/8" connector can be exchanged b
the same in case of damage, or replaced b another of a different connection t pe with an M15
thread. Onl use fitting alternative connector pairs suitable for the given air pressure.
Do not abuse the air hoses. Never use the hose on the machine to carr it. Never pull the outlet
connector on the hose from the inlet connector on the machine b pulling at the hose. Keep the air
hoses awa from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged hoses immediatel . Damaged hoses ma cause air leakage and impact the
performance of the machine.
Useful tips
-Tr a few simple projects using scrap material until ou develop a ‘’feel’’ for the magnetic
drilling machine;
-Let the machine run in for a period of eight to ten hours before starting with big operations.
Do not load the machine too much during this run-in period;
- Never use the machine with serious overload;
-
Keep the machine clear from moisture at all times to protect the machine, ourself and
others.

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4. Using the machine
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
air supply source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories.
4.1 Control panel
The control panel on our pneumatic magnetic drilling machine is designed for maximum operating
facilit and safet . Below rotar switch is to open the air suppl valve inside the machine.
[image 4
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1]

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4.2 Morse taper arbor
[image 4-2] [image 4-3]
1. Make sure the inside of the output shaft and the Morse Taper 3 (MT3) arbor are clean and
free of grease
2. Align the coolant ring rotation limiter with the recess in the gearbox (A)
3. Firml slide the Morse Taper arbor into the output shaft b hand (B). Make sure the it is
properl positioned. You should not be able to pull it out b hand.
4. To remove the Morse Taper arbor
-Switch of the air suppl and motor
-Rotate the output shaft b hand until the slot on the shaft aligns with the slot on the
gearbox
-Gentl tap the supplied drift ke into the slots with a hammer and pull out the Morse
Taper arbor

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4.3 Magnet base
B combining Magswitch’s rotating magnet technolog and EUROBOOR’s pneumatic drilling unit, we
have created a tool that is capable of quickl and safel drilling on contoured and flat surfaces in
potentiall explosive atmospheres. Magswitch magnets allow for a much more efficient field on
thinner material, allowing more consistent tip forces.
The attachment force generated b the magnets depends on various factors:
-Thickness of the material
-Material grade
-Pain or coating of the material the magnet is placed on
-Metal chips, oil or other dirt under the magnet
-Temperature of the workpiece, which should not exceed 80° C (176 °F)
As guideline on regular construction steel:
-Minimal required material thickness 3.0 mm (1/8")
-Full saturation as from material thickness 12.5 mm (1/2")
Make sure that both magnet arra s attach tightl to the workpiece before turning on the machine.
For placement on the outside of a pipe, a minimum outer diameter of 80 mm (3. ") is required.
Alwa s use the safet chain included. Drilling above our head is extremel dangerous and is not
recommended.
Activating the magnets
Both magnet arra s are to be handled individuall .
-Make sure the magnet arra s are switched OFF (narrow part of both ratcheting action
handles pointing to the marking “OFF”)
[image 4-4]

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-Place the magnetic drilling machine on the workpiece in the desired position, and make sure
both magnet arra s are positioned correctl and the machine is in a stable position
-Rotate the ratcheting action handles:
oFor precise positioning: partl (around 90°) clockwise, this allows for some
manoeuvrabilit
oFor drilling: 180° clockwise, with narrow part of both ratcheting action handles
pointing to the marking “FULL”
[image 4-5]
-If ou are not able to rotate the handles to “FULL” position easil and full , not enough
magnet force is generated and the machine is unsafe to use. Check above mentioned
possible factors and fix the cause of insufficient magnetic force before proceeding.
The two handles on the Magswitch arra s need to be rotated the full 180 degrees to be
considered full ON or OFF
-Connect the machine to the air suppl
Deactivating the magnets
To deactivate the magnets:
-Gentl press the release lever beneath the ratcheting action handle about 1.5 cm (9/16”)
towards the machine bod to release the ratcheting action handles
[image 4-6]

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-While keeping the release lever pressed, return the ratcheting action handle to the position
where the narrow part points to the marking “OFF”. Not using the release lever ma damage
the action handle and affect the function of the magnet
[image 4-7]
-Disconnect the machine from the air suppl
4.4 Switching motor on and off
Make sure the rotar switch is on OFF position (A). Connect the air hose to the air inlet on the
machine. Turn on the air suppl .
[image 4-8]
To activate the motor, rotate the switch 90° counter clockwise to ON (B).
Alwa s allow the motor to run for a couple of seconds before starting an t pe of operation.
To deactivate the motor, rotate the switch 90° clockwise to OFF (A). Do not forget to turn off the air
suppl before disconnecting the air hose.

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4. Tool lubrication
HORIZONTAL APPLICATIONS
In order to use the lubrication s stem, the tank must be filled with a cutting fluid or oil
1. Make sure the flow regulator is closed
2. Unscrew the cap
3. Fill the container with cutting fluid or oil
4. Screw the cap back on
•Adjust the fluid flow as required using the flow regulator;
•Add more cutting fluid if the shavings (metal chips) become blue.
VERTICAL AND OVERHEAD APPLICATIONS
Dip the cutter in cutting paste or appl an appropriate spra .
WARNING: Do not use the lubrication system in vertical or overhead drilling applications.
Instead use EUROBOOR cutting paste or spray
Make sure to use onl suitable cutting oil or fluid. EUROBOOR offers a wide range of cutting
lubricants for all tool and material combinations. Proper cooling will help ou create better and faster
results, and extend the lifetime of our tools.