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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HCE33 12 lb SDS-Max Type Demolition Hammer 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. If any parts are missing or broken, please call...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Personal safety 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use Read all safety warnings and all instructions. common sense when operating a power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result Do not use a power tool while you are tired in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source 11. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to before making any adjustments, changing a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the accessories, or storing power tools. surface and pull the tool out of your control. 12.
Extension Cords GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND 2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, DEATH FROM INCORRECT you must use a heavier gauge extension cord.
Warning Symbols and Definitions Specifications This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Electrical Rating 120VAC / 60Hz / 10A alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Bit Type 3/4" (18mm) SDS-Max Type Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to 1 Bull Point Bit avoid possible injury or death.
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up OPERATION 1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY The work area must not allow access by children INFORMATION section at the beginning or pets to prevent distraction and injury. of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of 2.
6. Press the upper part of the Trigger to start the tool. General Operation Note: Trigger will lock on. Press the lower part of the Trigger to turn the tool off. 7. Push the tip forcibly down to begin striking material. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: NOTICE: Running tool with no load or “empty blows”...
Cleaning, Maintenance, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING and Lubrication Procedures not specifically explained 1. bEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general in this manual must be performed condition of the tool. Check for: only by a qualified technician. • loose hardware • misalignment or binding of moving parts •...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. not start. 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 Parts List Part Description Part Description Hammer Rod Protector Armature Ø28 Retaining Ring Armature Insulation Washer Move Limited Ring 608ZT CW Ball Bearing Chuck Ring ST4.8×65 Screw Flex Spring Stator Ø32 Retaining Ring Fan Guide Plum Blossom Chuck Housing Asm.
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LIMITED 90 DAYS 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.
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