Table of Contents Safety ............2 Maintenance ..........12 Specifications ..........8 Parts List and Diagram ......14 Setup ............8 Warranty ............ 16 Operation ............ 9 WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Electrical safety 1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for Never modify the plug in any way. carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges power tools.
These carry important safety information. other reproductive harm. Some examples of If unreadable or missing, contact these chemicals are: Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. • Lead from lead-based paints 6. Avoid unintentional starting. • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use. 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may the blood supply to the hands and fingers, cause temporary or permanent physical injury, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury. particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
Grounding TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.
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5. If you are using one extension cord for more TABLE A: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE than one tool, add the nameplate amperes GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT) and use the sum to determine the required EXTENSION CORD NAMEPLATE minimum cord size. (See Table A.) LENGTH AMPERES 6.
Specifications Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 6.3A No Load Speed 0-1200 RPM Chuck Capacity 1/2″ (13mm) Approximate 3/4″ Wood Work Capacity 1/2″ Metal Setup - Before Use: Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Tool Set Up TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Power Switch/Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
General Operating Instructions 1. Make sure that the Switch/Trigger is in 6. Use firm pressure when drilling, but do not press the off-position, then plug in the tool. too hard. Too much pressure will cause the bit to overheat, may cause the bit to bend or break, cause 2.
Metal Drilling 1. Use high speed steel, carbide, TiN coated, 6. As the hole is established, increase tool speed. or specialty bits for metal drilling. Do not go so fast or use so much pressure that the bit heats up. This can damage the 2.
Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Power Switch/Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.