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Hercules HC61PB Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Cordless 4-1/2" / 5" paddle switch brushless angle grinder
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Owner's Manual &
Safety Instructions
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Model
HC61PB
Battery and Charger Sold Separately
/
Cordless 4-1/2"
5" Paddle Switch Brushless Angle Grinder
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 1-888-866-5797
as soon as possible. Reference 58260.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HC61PB Battery and Charger Sold Separately Cordless 4-1/2" 5" Paddle Switch Brushless Angle Grinder 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General Power Tool Safety Warnings 4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 5.
  • Page 3 6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 3. Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the bind and are easier to control. 7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.

  • Page 4: Kickback And Related Warnings

    11. Never lay the power tool down until the 23. People with pacemakers should consult their accessory has come to a complete stop. physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should: 12.

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings Specific For Grinding And Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations

    5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving Safety Warnings Specific for blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades Abrasive Cutting-off Operations create frequent kickback and loss of control. Safety Warnings Specific 1. Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply for Grinding and Abrasive excessive pressure.

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings Specific For Sanding Operations

    Safety Warnings Specific Lithium Battery Safety Warnings for Sanding Operations Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback. LITHIUM BATTERIES STORE A Vibration Safety LARGE AMOUNT OF ENERGY This tool vibrates during use.

  • Page 7: Extension Cords

    Extension Cords GROUNDING Note: Extension cords must not be used with this item’s Charger. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING: 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 charger.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Respiratory Injury. Wear NIOSH- approved breathing protection rated Specifications for the hazards in your work area. Read the manual before Hercules 20V Li-Ion Battery set-up and/or use. (sold separately) Hercules 20V Li-Ion WARNING marking Charger (sold separately) concerning Risk of Fire.

  • Page 9: Functional Description

    Functional Description Adjusting the Wheel Guard TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Do not operate this tool without the Wheel Guard properly installed. 1. Pull out Lock Lever. 2. Slide the collar of the Wheel Guard over the rim of the Gear Housing. 3.
  • Page 10 Spindle Installing a Non-threaded Wheel Lock 1. For a Grinding Wheel, it MUST be: • rated to at least 8500 RPM. • no larger than 5" (125mm) diameter. • fitted with a 5/8″ round arbor hole. • from 0.245" - 0.300" thick. Spindle •...

  • Page 11: General Operation

    General Operation Installing a Threaded Accessory TO PREVENT INJURY: Wear heavy-duty work TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Grip gloves when handling wire wheels and brushes. the tool firmly in both hands. These accessories are sharp and can cause 1. Insert a fully charged Battery Pack into the injury.

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Servicing

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM Procedures not specifically explained ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: in this manual must be performed Make sure that the Paddle Switch is in the only by a qualified technician. off-position and remove its Battery Pack before performing any procedure in this section.

  • Page 13: Cleaning, Maintenance, And Lubrication

    Cleaning, Maintenance, Accessory Storage and Handling and Lubrication 1. Handle accessories carefully to prevent dropping or bumping. Do not use wheels 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general that have been dropped or bumped. condition of the tool. Check for: 2.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Battery Pack not properly connected. 1. Remove Battery Pack, make sure there are no obstructions, reinsert the Battery Pack according to its shape (it should only fit one way), and press firmly until the Battery Pack locks in place.
  • Page 15 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. Specify UPC 193175434838 when ordering parts. Item 58260 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.

  • Page 16: Limited 90-Day Warranty

    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. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.

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