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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HD81B Battery and Charger Sold Separately 12V 1/4" Hex Impact Driver 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, instructions, illustrations 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use and specifications provided with this power tool. common sense when operating a power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result Do not use a power tool while you are tired in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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13. This product is not a toy. Service Keep it out of reach of children. 14. People with pacemakers should consult their 1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in replacement parts.
10. Have servicing performed by a qualified Safety Instructions for All Operations repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that 1. Wear ear protectors when Impact drilling. the safety of the product is maintained. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. 11.
5. Always wear a NIOSH approved respirator and GROUNDING safety goggles. Ventilate the work area properly. 6. Provide periodic medical examinations for all workers who may be exposed to crystalline silica. 7. Post signs to warn workers about the hazard and to TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND inform them about required protective equipment.
2. To remove, pull Collar forward, remove bit OPERATION from Chuck and then release Collar. Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the Collar beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Tool Set Up Attaching Belt Clip TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM...
3. Install bit and select direction of rotation. Workpiece and Work Area Set Up NOTICE: Do not change direction of rotation 1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit. while Chuck is rotating. Wait until Chuck has come The work area must not allow access by children to a complete stop before changing direction.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces of MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING the Tool and Charger with clean cloth. 3. Li-ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR Procedures not specifically explained DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. in this manual must be performed Do not short, incinerate or open battery. only by a qualified technician.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Battery Pack not properly 1. Remove Battery Pack, make sure there are no connected. obstructions, clean battery contacts on tool, reinsert the Battery Pack according to its shape (it should only fit one way), and press firmly until the Battery Pack locks in place.
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.
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