THE DRILL HEAD SHALL ONLY BE USED BY TRAINED

PERSONNEL WHO HAVE COMPLETELY READ AND

UNDERSTAND THE MANUAL.

CONTENTS US Page:

A How to use this manual 2

B Safety instructions ! 3

C Designation of parts 6

D Preparing the MINIPRESS 8

E Mounting the drill head 10

F Aligning the drill head 12

G Working with the drill head 14

H Service and maintenance 20

I Troubleshooting - What to do, if...? 21

J Appendix
• Warranty 22
• Technical data 23

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 How to use the manual

A How to use this manual

1. Understanding this manual 2. Symbols and their descriptions:

• THE DRILL HEAD Indicates important safety

! rules which must be followed!
SHOULD ONLY BE
USED BY TRAINED Indicates an important
PERSONNEL WHO ! comment.
HAVE COMPLETELY
READ AND UNDER-
STAND THE MANUAL (G1) Component description code
found throughout the manual
and on the fold-out pages.
• To better identify the machine The letter corresponds to the
components, see section C - „Desi- section where the component
gnation of parts“ and it’s function is described.
• Each section is marked with a capital Example:
letter and a symbol that corresponds G1 is described in section G.
to the Table of Contents.

This capital letter indicates

A the 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 instructions !
Safety instructions

Read before operation B

• Failure to properly follow all safety

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

Safety decal description

• Before connecting your machine
to a power source, be sure to read
ALL Safety Rules and the
instruction manual!

• Wear safety glasses or a full face

shield when operating this machine.

• Keep unauthorized people away

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

• Disconnect electrical and pneumatic

! DANGER connections before making any
repairs or adjustments.

• Electrical connections and

maintenance must be performed by
This control box a qualified electrician. An electrical
must only be diagram is included in the
opened by a instructions.
qualified electrician

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 ! Safety instructions

! DANGER • Keep hands and fingers away from drill

bits while the machine is power
connected, even if it is not running.
B
KEEP HANDS OUT
• Never attempt to operate machine
without the guards in place.

! DANGER
• Never move your hands in the area of
pinch points.

KEEP HANDS OUT

• Do not remove safety shields

Intended use

• This machine is designed for • The drill head is designed for

commercial and industrial commercial and industrial
applications and shall be used by applications and should be used by
fully trained professionals only. fully trained professionals only.
The machine is only intended for the
drilling into panels of wood, particle
board, or laminated particle board.

• The drill head is suitable only for use

with the Blum MINIPRESS. The
manufacturer is not liable for any
other applications!

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Safety instructions !
Safety instructions

• Make sure machine is off and • Any defective safety devices and
disconnected from its power source accessories must be repaired or
before you start retooling or working exchanged by a qualified service B
in the area of the drill bits (see technician only.
MINIPRESS operating instructions).
• All accessories and attachments
• Always make sure machine is off must be installed as described in the
and disconnected from its power manual to assure a proper and safe
source after finishing work (see operation of the machine.
MINIPRESS operating instructions).
• Consider environmental factors and
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools local laws when setting-up and
sharp, clean and organized for the operating the machine.
best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and • Secure the panel during the
changing accessories. operation! Be sure to use suitable
fixing devices.
• Do not use cables and pneumatic
lines for purposes other than those • Observe the location of the control
originally intended. switches and become familiar with
their operation.
• Protect electrical and pneumatic
lines from heat, oil, traffic, sharp • Wear proper clothing. Do not wear
edges, etc. shirts with bulky sleeves and ties
that could be caught in moving
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered parts.
areas and work stations increase the
chance of accidents. • Do not wear jewelry when operating
this machine. Individuals with long
• Protect yourself from electrical hair should wear a hairnet to protect
shock. Do not use this machine in their hair from moving parts.
damp or wet locations, or expose it
to rain. • CAUTION: For your own safety, use
only those accessories which are
• Do not overreach. Keep proper recommended or indicated in the
footing and balance at all times. manual or Blum Sales literature.

• Before every use of the machine, • For any question or problem with the
make sure, that all safety devices machine, contact the Blum
and parts of the machine function Customer Service Department:
properly. 1-800-438-6788

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 Designation of parts

Designation of parts

E1 ... clutch pin for standard drill chuck

E3 ... depth spacer
E5 ... depth spacer for machines with pneumatic brake

C
F1 ... drive shaft
F2 ... fastening pins
F3 ... lever (to swivel tightening bolt)
F4 ... hex set screws of fastening pins
F5 ... air hose
F6 ... air jet

G5 ... pins for drill head alignment

G7 ... setting eccentric

H3 ... hex-wrench

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Designation of parts

F4

F2

F2
G7
F1 F6
F3

H3
F5

G5
E1

E5
E3

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 Preparing the MINIPRESS

Preparing the MINIPRESS

D
R

R
E1

1. Preparing the MINIPRESS 2. Insert clutch pin E1

• Always place operation mode switch • Clutch pin for standard drill chuck
to set up position and disconnect the E1 ==> enclosed.
machine from it’s electrical source
(unplugged) before performing any The appropriate clutch pin E1 will be
work on the drill heads, fences or mounted into the center spindle like
stops. a drill bit.

• Make sure machine is off and

disconnected from its power source
(for correct procedure see
MINIPRESS operating instructions).

• Swing hold down clamps out.

• Remove all drill bits.

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Preparing the MINIPRESS

E4

E4 E4

E3 E3

E5
D

3a. Mounting the spacer (E3) for the 3b. Mounting the spacer (E5) for the
drilling depth setting screw for drilling depth setting screw for
machines without pneumatic machines with pneumatic brake
brake (machine number FA). (machine number CG)

• Mounting the spacer (E3) makes it • Mounting the spacer (E5) makes it
unnecessary to adjust the drilling unnecessary to adjust the drilling
depth with the setting screw when depth with the setting screw when
the drill head is already attached. the drill head is already attached.

• Attach one piece of the depth

Warning: spacer (E5) to the depth adjustment
srew.
The spacer must lie flat
! against the adjusting knob • Then insert the second piece into
(E4) and must be fully locked the „keyholes“ and lock in position
in position.

Warning:
• The resulting drilling depth is the
same as without drill head. The spacer must lie flat
! against the adjusting knob
(E4) and must be fully locked
in position.

• The resulting drilling depth is the

same as without drill head.

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 Mounting the drill head

Mounting the drill head

F2

E1/E2 F4

F1

F3
E

1. Preposition drive shaft (F1) and 2. Attach drill head

clutch pin E1

• Always place operation mode switch • Move hinged guard up.

to set up position and disconnect the
machine from it’s electrical source • Use the lever (F3) to swivel out the
(unplugged) before performing any tightening bolts (F2).
work on the drill heads, fences or
stops. • Place drill head in position so that
clutch pin fits into the drive shaft.
• Make sure machine is off and
disconnected from its power source • Insert drill head with the fastening
(for correct procedure see pins (F2) into key-holes of the
MINIPRESS operating instructions). gearbox retainer.

• Turn drive shaft (F1) and clutch pin • Release fastening pins (F2), so you
E1 so that the slot of the shaft is can hear them snap-in.
lined-up with the cross pin of the
clutch pin.

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Mounting the drill head

F7
F5

F8
F5
L
F6
F6 F5
L
E

3a. Connecting the shavings 3b. Connecting the shavings

exhauster (machine number FA) exhauster (machine number CG)

• Disconnect the air tube of the • Cut the enclosed air tube (F5) to a
MINIPRESS exhauster from the length of 15 3/4" (400 mm).
cylinder connection (F7). (Quick-
action clutch) • Attach the air tube (F5) to the
shavings exhauster (F6) of the drill
• Attach the enclosed air tube (F5) to head.
the shavings exhauster (F6) of the
drill head. • Pass the air tube behind
the guide shaft.
• Pass the air tube behind
the guide shaft. • Attach the other end of the air tube
(F5) to the blast pipe (F8).
• Connect the other end of the air
tube (F5) to the cylinder connection
(F7).

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 Aligning the drill head

Aligning the drill head

G2

G3

8.

G5
H3
SY G1 1.

1. Adjust fencing system (G1) 2. Install Pins (G5)

F
• Always place operation mode switch • Clamp the pins (G5) in the 1st and
to set up position and disconnect the 8th drill chucks.
machine from it’s electrical source
(unplugged) before performing any • Use a hex wrench (H3) to tighten
work on the drill heads, fences or the pins.
stops.

• Make sure machine is off and

disconnected from its power source
(for correct procedure see
MINIPRESS operating instructions).

• Release clamping levers (G2).

• Pull out locating pin (G3), and

adjust fencing system (G1) to SY.

• Tighten clamping levers (G2).

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Aligning the drill head

D4
F4
G7

!
35 mm

3. Angle adjustment with workpiece

F
• Cut the workpiece 11-13/16“ x • Loosen set screws (F4) so that the
11-13/16“ x 1-3/8“ (300 mm x drill head has no axial play at the
300 mm x 35 mm) square. gearbox retainer (D4), but also is not
too tight.
• Place the workpiece against the
ruler and slide it against the pins. • Then turn adjusting cam (G7) until
both pins sit close against the work
• Check if the drill head is square with piece.
the workpiece.
• Tighten set screws (F4) and check
• If the drill head is not in the right again if adjustment is correct.
position, it has to be adjusted as
following: • If necessary, adjust again.

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 Working with the drill head

Drilling of front panel

2-1/4"
(57mm)

H3
64 64

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

The total length of the drill bits (from • Always place operation mode switch
bit-tip to adjustment screw) should be to set up position and disconnect the
G 2-1/4“ (57 mm). machine from it’s electrical source
(unplugged) before performing any
To correct drill-bit length, adjust screw work on the drill heads, fences or
accordingly. stops.

• Make sure machine is off and

Note: disconnected from its power source
(for correct procedure see
! Use only drill bits with a
minimum shank length of 25
MINIPRESS operating instructions).

mm or 1 inch. All drill bits • Push drill bits all the way into
have to be the same length! the chucks. Tighten set screws on
flat spot of drill bit shank only.

• Use a hex wrench (H3) to tighten the

fastening screws.

• Insert cover caps into the empty

chucks. This keeps set screws in
place, and prevents wood chips from
accumulating in chucks.

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Working with the drill head

E4
E3

(E5)

H4

3. Check drilling depth adjustment 4. Correct drilling depth adjustment

• Always place operation mode switch • If the cutting edges do not touch
to set up position and disconnect the the cabinet panel top, correct
machine from it’s electrical source adjustment. G
(unplugged) before performing any
work on the drill heads, fences or • Correct adjustment(E4).
stops.
lower drilling depth:
• Set the machine to operating mode turn screw (E4) right
„Set-up“ (for correct procedure see
MINIPRESS operating instructions). deeper drilling depth:
turn screw (E4) left
• Set clamps control to pos. “OFF”.
(One turn on the depth
• Check if the spacer (E3) is mounted adjustment screw equals 1/16“
(machines with pneumatic break (2 mm) adjustment.)
need the spacer E5)
• Cycle drill stroke again, and check
• Move gauge (H4) against adjustment.
adjustment screw (see illus. 4).

• Push and hold stroke button to move Note!

drill head down.

• Slide workpiece towards drill bits,

! A 1/2" (12.7 mm) drilling
depth is preset by moving out
and check if its top surface is even drilling depth gauge.
with the cutting edges of the bits.

• Release stroke button.

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 Working with the drill head

H4

A
R
H5

5. Checking the stroke speed 6a. Adjusting the stroke speed for
machines with machine
• Stay clear of working area (A) of the number FA
machine.
G Adjust the brake by turning the screw
• Swivel out the drilling depth gauge (H5).
(H4).

• Press the stroke switch and watch Important:

the stroke.
Hardwood requires less stroke
! speed than softwood. In case
of locked drills or chipped holes,
the stroke speed must be
reduced.

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Working with the drill head

G2

G3
H6

H7

G1

6b. Adjusting the stroke speed for 7. Adjust fencing system (G1)
machines with pneumatic brakes
• Release clamping levers (G2).
Adjust the brake by turning the screw
(H7). • Pull out locating pin (G3), and slide G
fencing system (G1) all the way
back.
Important:
• Tighten clamping levers.
Hardwood requires less stroke
! speed than softwood. In case
of locked drills or chipped holes,
the stroke speed must be
reduced.

Important:

In addition to above adjustment,

! single-phase machines with
machine number CC require
reduction of the stroke speed
using the cylinder throttle (H6).

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 Working with the drill head

L
L
H8

8. Setting the swivel stops (H8) 9. Push cabinet panel against

the fence and slide until it is
Set the swivel stops (H8) to the positioned against the stop.
required dimension and secure them.
G
(The reading edge is on the inside of
the swivel part.)

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Working with the drill head

H9

A
R

10. Adjust hold down clamps 11. Drilling

• Loosen clamp screws (H9).

Warning!
• Position clamps over panel surface. G
Make sure that no objects
• Position clamp over panel surface, are on the worktable,
no more than 6 mm (1/4“). ! except panel to be drilled!
To avoid serious injury
• Tighten clamp screws (H9). stay clear of drilling area
and all pinch points! Keep
hands away from drill bits.

• Set the machine to operating mode

„Auto“ (for correct procedure see
MINIPRESS operating instructions).
Auto off
• Set clamps control
to pos. “Auto“

• Position panel against fence and

positioning stop.

• Hold the workpiece outside of the

drill head zone (A).

• Press stroke button until drill bits

penetrate the panel and depth is
reached.

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 Service and maintenance

Maintenance

1. Maintenance

• Clean machine periodically to

assure proper performance.

• Replace broken or damaged parts

immediately.

• Use only original Blum parts.

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Troubleshooting - What to do, if...?

What to do, if ...?

Fault Cause of fault Eliminating fault Remarks

• Drill head cannot • Chips between • Remove chips none
be mounted

• Open tightening see chapter F

bolt wide enough
and lock neatly
into position

• Drill holes not • Align drill head see chapter G

90 degrees
(perpendicular) to
stop ruler • Tighten fastening see chapter G
screws

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 Appendix

Limited warranty

The Blum MINIPRESS MZK.8000 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 MINIPRESS MZK.8000 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, 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.

J 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.

This warranty is also subject to the specific terms and conditions set forth in the
purchase agreement for this equipment. The warranty language in the purchase
agreement shall govern in the event of any difference in terms.

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Appendix

Technical data

1. Weight and measurements

• Weight: m= 8.8 lbs (4.5 kg)

• Dimensions: H= 7-1/16“ (180 mm)

W= 5-7/8“ (150 mm)
D= 14-5/8“ (371 mm)

2. Maximum thickness of workpiece

• Maximum thickness of workpiece 1-9/16“ (40 mm)

3. Maximum drilling distance

• Maximum drilling distance 11-3/8“ (289 mm)

4. Maximum drilling diameter

• Maximum drilling diameter 13/16“ (20 mm)

6. Accessories

• For accessories see BLUM catalog

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 Appendix

Subjekt to change without notice! IDNR: 599.540.0 BA68.02 EN-US / 12.03

BAU0004823649 IDX:00 Printed in Austria

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