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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HCB42B Battery and Charger Sold Separately 20V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool WARNING: To prevent serious injury, User must read and understand Owner’s Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL. When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Personal Safety Read all safety warnings and all instructions. 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may common sense when operating a power tool. result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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10. Do not leave the tool unattended when the Service Battery Pack is connected. Turn off the tool, and remove the Battery Pack before leaving. 1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement 11.
8. Do not expose a battery pack or power tool to Vibration Safety fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F may cause explosion. This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent 9.
Extension Cords Specifications Hercules 20V Li-ion Note: Extension cords must not be Battery Type (sold separately) used with this item’s Charger. No Load Speed 8,000 - 19,000 OPM Warning Symbols and Definitions Setup - Before Use This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT The work area must not allow access by children SAFETY INFORMATION section at the or pets to prevent distraction and injury. beginning of this manual including 2.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL 2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces FAILURE: of the tool with clean cloth. Do not use damaged equipment. 3. Periodically blow dust and grit out of the motor If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have vents using dry compressed air.
PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM Parts List Part Description Part Description Release Lever Retaining Ring Ball Bearing Cylindrical Pin Washer Spring Board Counterweight Piece Screw Center Cover Lever Base Washer Ball Bearing Front Housing Rotor Pendulum Fork Washer Shaft Cover Ball Bearing Ball Bearing Control Board Spindle...
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Record Product’s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
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.