The core bit of your rotary tool is a separate part, so you need to install it before using. Or depending on the purpose of your work, you must replace the appropriate type of bits.
Therefore, the removal of the auger bits becomes very important when using a rotary tool. But there are many users who are still struggling with how to change hammer drill bit.
This article will help you better to understand it. For more details please scroll down!
How To Change Hammer Drill Bit?
As these auger bits have a very important role, you need to replace them correctly with care to protect the machine and ensure safety.
For The Normal Drill
In this case, you don’t need a bit lock – You do the task manually because it is quite simple.
Step 1: Checking
Before replacing new auger bits, you must check the quality of components to ensure safety and avoid potential accidents.
If you do not do this part carefully, there will be consequences when you drill by it, possibly causing injuries or not drilling as perfectly as you want.
Step 2: Loosen The Drill Bit Holder
The bit holder is the part used to tighten or loosen to hold the auger. Grasp the auger with one hand and hold the clamp with the other. Turn the clamp counterclockwise to loosen. After you loosen it, the jaws holding the auger will open.
Step 3: Remove The Old Augers
After loosening the clamp, the drill will begin to wobble. Now, you can remove the auger easily from the machine after the jaws holding it in place have been loosened.
Step 4: Install The New One
Hold the hammer drills with your thumb and forefinger, simultaneously hold the head of it and watch so that it is facing the jaw. Insert the auger into the clamp head, hold it, and pull the tip of the auger toward you so the jaws open.
Step 5: Pull The Trigger
Hold the boring head firmly by squeezing and clicking the trigger a few times. The other hand still holds the boring head while pulling the trigger. Turn the knob near the trigger to adjust as you want.
For The Drill With Drill Bit Locking Arms
Unlike the regular one, you need to have a tool to open this type of machine.
Step 1: Do the Checking
Regardless of the type of drills, you always need to check their parts first. This step is necessary for your safety. In addition, you need to check the inside of the boring head to see if there are any screws. If you see a screw, you need to open it.
Step 2: Insert The Locking Pin Into The Clamp Head
You need to use the locking pin to open the boring head. The locking arm looks like a gear. To use it, you must place the gear joint in the teeth on the boring head.
Step 3: Turn The Locking Pin Counterclockwise
As you rotate it, the jaws on the clamp will begin to open. Keep turning until the clamp opens wide enough to pull out the auger.
Step 4: Remove
Use your thumb and index finger to pull the auger out once the clamp head is loose. Unless the clamp head is extended, simply tilt down, and the auger will fall off on its own.
Step 5: Install
Use your thumb and index finger to hold it towards the jaw of the clamp head, and insert the new boring head into it.
Step 6: Tighten The Clamp Head
Use one hand to hold the auger. Use the other hand to rotate the locking handle clockwise to tighten and to prevent the head from falling out. Then, remove it from the clamp.
Conclusion
After reading this article, you now know how to change hammer drill bit, don’t you? Although this device is very beneficial, it makes it difficult to change core bits. However, we hope you can successfully apply the above steps most effectively.