TABLE OF CONTENTS E SEITE:

A Understanding this manual 2

B Safety Rules: Read Before operation! ! 3

C Description of parts 6

D Initial machine set-up

• Unpacking and assembly of MSP 7

machine
• Connection of air supply 8
• Connection of electrical power 9
supply

E Drilling of hinge pattern 10

F Addendumn

• Maintenance 14
• Trouble shooting 14
• Specifications 15
• How to build your own worktable 15
• Limited warranty 16
• EC-Declaration of conformity 17

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 Understanding this Manual

Understanding this Manual

A
B

• Read the manual and the Safety Symbols and their descriptions:
Rules completely before you start
operating! Indicates important safety
! rules which must be followed!
• To better identify the machine
components, fold out the front section
of this manual.

• Each section is marked with a capital

Indicates an important
!
letter and a symbol that corresponds
to the Table of Contents. comment.

(G1) Component description code

found throughout the manual
and on the fold-out pages. The
letter corresponds to the
section where the component
and it's function is described.

Example:
G1 is described in section G.

This capital letter indicates the

A section and is shown on the
outer edge of the section. It is
intended to aid in searching
through the machine manual.

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 Safety Rules !
Safety Rules

Read BEFORE you start operating!

Failure to properly follow all safety

rules and procedures in this manual, B
A
and all warnings and instructions on
the machine, may result in serious
personal injury or property damage.

Safety decals
for USA and
Canada only

• Before connecting your machine to a

power source, be sure to read ALL
Safety Rules and the instruction
manual!

! WARNING
Do not operate this machine until you have read and understood the instruction manual
and have been checked out by a qualified instructor. For a free replacement instruction
• Wear proper eye and face protection
manual call Blum USA at 1-800-438-6788 or Blum Canada at 1-905-670-7920.
Improper operation of this machine could be HAZARDOUS and may result in serious
bodily injuries. Operation by one person only.
when operating this machine.

• Keep unauthorized people away from

the machine. Only one person at a
time must operate the machine.

• Electrical connections and

! DANGER
maintenance must be performed by
a qualified electrician. An electrical
diagram is included in the instructions.
This control box must
only be opened by a
qualified electrician • Disconnect electrical and pneumatic
Cette boite de commande
ne doit etre ouverte que
par un électricien qualifié
connections before making any
repairs.

! DANGER • Keep hands away from drill bits.

• Never attempt to operate machine

KEEP HANDS OUT
without the guards in place.
NE PAS TOUCHER

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 ! Safety Rules

for USA and

Canada only

! DANGER

• Never move your hands in the area

B of pinch points.

ATTENTION
! Max. load
CAUTION 10 lbs. (5 kg) • Maximum load onto control box is 5
max: 5 kg kg or 10 lbs.
Charge maximale
10 lbs. (5 kg)
DO NOT OVERLOAD!

! ATTENTION
CAUTION
• Maximum air supply pressure to
regulator not to exceed 10 bar (150
psi). Air pressure above this level
may result in serious bodily injury or
property damage.

Safety rules

• This machine is designed for • Consider environmental factors and

commercial and industrial applica- local laws when setting-up and
tions and should be used by fully operating the machine.
trained professionals only.
The machine is only intended for the • Do not operate this machine beyond
drilling into panels of wood, particle it's capacity. It will work more
board, or laminated particle board, effectively and safer at reasonable
but not intended for use by power ranges and speeds.
consumers
• Observe the location of the control
• Always place Main switch to switches and become familiar with
position-0 before performing any their operation.
work on drill heads, fences or stops.
• Wear proper clothing. Do not wear
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered shirts with bulky sleeves and ties
areas and work stations increase the that could be caught in moving parts.
chance of accidents.
• Do not wear jewelry when operating
• Protect yourself from electrical shock. this machine. Individuals with long
Do not use this machine in damp or hair should wear a hairnet to protect
wet locations, or expose it to rain. their hair from moving parts.

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 Safety Rules !

• Do not use cables and pneumatic forward of the work table edge,
lines for purposes other than those measuring incertainty constant K3 is
originally intended. 4 dB(A))
Emmission levels were measured B
A
• Protect electrical and pneumatic lines with one 35mm dia. drill bit at 3,000
from heat, oil, traffic, sharp edges, rpm and two 8mm dia. drill bits at
etc. 6,000 rpm.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools • Dust emission:

sharp, clean and organized for the The TRK-value for wooddust,
best and safest performance. Follow specified by DIN ENT 33893-Part 1,
instructions for lubricating and at the dust chute is less than required,
changing accessories. when the dust chute tube minimum
air speed of 20 m/s (60 feet per
• Do not overreach. Keep proper second) and vacuum pressure of
footing and balance at all times. 1060 Pa is created by the dust
collector.
• Before every use of the machine,
make sure, that all safety devices • The machine must be connected to a
and parts of the machine function dust exhaust system! (The exhaust
properly. system connection must be flexible
and hardly inflammable)
• Any defective safety devices and
accessories must be repaired or These are measurements from test
exchanged by a qualified service conditions. The actual noise/dust
technician only. levels in your work area may vary.

• All accessories and attachments must Appropriate hearing/dust

be installed as described in the protection may be necessary. This
manual to assure a proper and safe determination must be made by
operation of the machine. the user with consideration for the
entire working environment and
• CAUTION: For your own safety, use any applicable regulation.
only those accessories which are
recommended or indicated in the • For any question or problem with the
manual or Blum Sales literature. machine, contact the Blum Customer
Service Department:
• Noise emmission levels as per EN
31202(31204), resp. ISO 7960 are: (The telephone numbers are Listed
Work place noise level is 80 dB(A). in the front section of this manual)
(measured at 1.5m above and 0.5m

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 Description of Parts

Description of Parts

A 1 ... Hex-cap screw E1 ... Depth adjustment screw

(Fencing system) E2 ... Clamping lever
A 2 ... Fencing system (Fencing system)
A 3 ... Base ruler

H1 ... Air filter

C
B C 1 ... Label with motor connection H2 ... Drain screw
data H3 ... Guide shafts
C 2 ... motor fan H4 ... Lubrication fittings
C 3 ... Rotation direction arrow

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 A
Initial machine set-up MSP

Unpacking and assembly of machine

A3

A1
A2 D
A

2. Installation of base Ruler (A3)

Important:
! Fold out the first page at the
front of the instruction manual
• Loosen both hex-cap screws (A1)
on the Fencing System (A2).
for easier identification of the
described parts. • Set base ruler to the Zero-Position

• Retighten hex-cap screws (A1)

1. Fasten machine firm onto a rigid
worktable

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 A
MSP Initial machine set-up

Connection of air supply

D
B
X
A4

3. Attach worktable Warning!

a) worktable MZA.1000.01 (not included

! When turning on the air
supply, drillhead will move
with machine) up.

b) How to build your own work table is

expained on page 15 1. Connection of air supply

• Place worktabe on bottom rails of • Attach a 6mm (1/4") I.D. flexible hose,
machine with cutouts facing the not furnished, onto air filter unit
fence. Leave a gap (X) of 28 mm (1")
between table and ruler. • Turn on air supply
Position support brackets (A4) in
bottom rails. Pass bolts with washers Important:
through table and attach to support
brackets. ! Air supply has to be between
5-7 bar (75-100psi) at 4 CFM,
oil-free and dry.

Use an air pressure regulator

unit, preset to a max. air
pressure of 7 bar (100psi), not
furnished.

A quick disconnect coupling

must be in easy reach within
3m (10 feet) of the machine
for safety!

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 B/C
Initial machine set-up MSP

Connection of power supply

C2
C1 C3

Warning! Warning:
! The electrical connection
must be performed by a
! To avoid serious injury stay
clear of drilling area and all
qualified electrician. pinch points!

1. Electrical connection 2. Check motor direction

• Set Main switch to position 0 (off) • Remove all tools and objects from
worktable
• Connect power cord to the
appropriate supply • Set Main switch to position 1

• Press and release illuminated Stroke

Important! Button. Compare rotation direction
! The machine is pre-wired tor
the power indicated on label
of motor fan (C2) with arrow (C3)

(C1) attached to the power • If the motor direction is not correct,

cord. see section F.

Installation must comply with Note:

local laws.
! If motor direction is correct,
the red chucks are turning left
hand and the black center
chuck is turning right hand.

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 Drilling of hinge pattern

Drilling of hinge pattern

A B A

22,5 22,5
Ø8 Ø35 Ø8

B
57 mm 9,5
A A
E

1. Drill-bit length 2. Install drill-bits

• Set Main switch to position 0
• The total length of the drill-bits (from
bit-tip to adjustment screw) must be • Push drill bits all the way into
2-1/4 " (57 mm) the chucks. Tighten Set screw
on flat spot of drill-bit shanks
• To correct drill-bit length, adjust screw only
accordingly

! Important:
All drill-bits have to be the
same length !

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 E E
Drilling of hinge pattern

E1

Warning: 4. Correcting drilling depth

! To avoid serious injury stay
clear of drilling area and all • The drilling depth is adjusted by
pinch points! turning the depth adjustment screw
(E1)

3. Drilling depth adjustment • Turning screw (E1) clockwise means

less drilling depth
• Test-drill hole in a sample panel with
the same thickness as the door to be • Turning screw (E1) counterclockwise
drilled means more drilling depth

• Set Main switch to position 1 (One turn on the Depth Adjustment

screw (E1) equals 2 mm adjustment)
• Place door on the worktable clear
of drillhead path (A)

• Push and hold illuminated Stroke

button until depth is reached

• Release Stroke button

• Check drilling depth and correct if

necessary

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 E
Drilling of hinge pattern

E2 E2

A2

5. Adjustment of fencing system (A2) 6. Adjust positioning stops

• Loosen set screw (E2) • Adjust Positioning Stops to the

desired position on the Base Ruler
• Adjust fencing system (A2) to required and tighten with set screw
measurement

• Retighten set screws 7. Push door against the fence and

slide until it is positioned against
the stop.

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E
Drilling of hinge pattern

Warning!
! To avoid serious injury stay
clear of drilling area and all
pinch points. Make sure that
no objects are on the
worktable, except panel to
be drilled!

8. Drilling

• Set Main switch to position 1

• Hold panel outside of the drillhead

path (A) and position panel against
Fence and Positioning Stop

• Press illuminated Stroke button until

drill-bits penetrate the panel and
depth is reached

• Release Stroke button

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 Addendumn

Maintenance Trouble-Shooting

H3

H3
H1
H4 H4

H2

F Maintenance: 1. Wrong motor direction

• Clean machine periodically to assure Warning!

proper performance ! This correction must only
be done by a qualified
• Check Air Filter (H1) weekly (approx. electrician!
40 hrs. of operation).
Drain Filter by opening screw (H2)
• Set Main switch to position-0
• Lubricate Guide Shafts (H3) weekly
(approx. 40 hrs. of operation) through • Disconnect machine from power
the Lubrication Fittings (H4) (use supply
Shell T68 or standard duty machine
oil) a) On three-phase models, the wires
must be switched on the power cord,
not inside the machine!
• Make sure cables, pneumatic lines,
and pneumatic connections are free b) On single-phase models the wiring
of defects must be checked and changed at the
motor.
(Diagram is inside the motor terminal)

2. Other defects and errors

• For all other defects please call the

BLUM Customer Service Department

(The telephone numbers are listed in

the front section of this manual)

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 Addendumn

Technical Data

Voltage: see serial number tag Weight: 41kg (90 lbs) without
table
Power: 3-phase 1,2kW
Measurements:
single-phase 1,2kW height = 650mm (26")
widht = 800mm (32")
depht = 800mm (32")
RPM: see motor tag
Pressure requirements:
5-7bar (75-100 psi) at 4 cfm

How to build your own work table F

198.5 200 198.5

21 Detail X 18

11 9

• Use plywood or laminated wood for

the fabrication of the worktable
(measurements are in mm)
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 Addendumn

Limited warranty

The Blum MINIDRILL has been manufactured using the highest quality materials to
provide long lasting performance.

Rigorous quality controls and a final inspection ensures that each machine is delivered
in good working condition. These quality control measures enable Blum to offer this one
year limited warranty on the machine, starting with the date of delivery. (Please return
the enclosed "Warranty Reply Card" to our address).

The Blum MINIDRILL is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship

for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is in lieu of any other
warranties expressed or implied.

This warranty does not include any implied warranties of fitness or merchantability,
F such warranties are specifically excluded.

In no event shall Blum be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, damage
in transportation, damage from misuse or improper handling of machine, lost production
time or materials, parts which are subject to normal wear (such as drill bits), or for any
other damages directly or indirectly arising from the sale, exept as provided specifically
in this warranty.

Some portions of this warranty may not be applicable due to provisions of State Law.
The non-applicability of any portion of this warranty shall not affect the remaining terms
and conditions of the warranty.

Any damages under this warranty shall be limited to a maximium of the purchase price
of the machine.

Should any defect be found in the machine, please submit to Blum, in writing, the
reference number, the serial number, and the name of the distributor from whom the
machine was purchased. Replacement parts included under this warranty will be
furnished, free-of-charge.

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 Addendumn

EC-Declaration of conformity

according to EC-Guideline 89/392/EWG

We, Julius Blum GmbH

Industriestr. 1
A6973 Höchst

declare, at our sole responsibility, that the product

MINIDRILL (M51N10XX.50)

fulfills the general safety- and healthrequirements of the European Community -

Guideline 89/392/EWG.
A
F
The following standards have been used to build the machine in conformance to the
above EC-Guideline:

EN 292 part1 and part2, EN 60 204 part1, EN 31202(31204), EN 294, EN 349

Höchst, 20.12.94 Blum Lothar Quality Assurance Manager

ppa. Blum Egon Technical Director

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 Addendumn

Notice

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 Addendumn

Notice

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 Addendumn

Notice

Subject to change without notice! Id. Nr. 120.066.0 Printed in Austria BA-13.02 E / 01.95

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