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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HCB86B2 Battery and Charger Sold Separately 20V 1/2" Brushless High Torque Impact Wrench 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 g. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations the fastener may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may and specifications provided with this power tool.
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i. Only use safety equipment that has been e. Maintain power tools and accessories. approved by an appropriate standards agency. Check for misalignment or binding of moving Unapproved safety equipment may not provide parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s adequate protection.
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e. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away Lithium Battery Safety Warnings from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Vibration Safety GROUNDING This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long‑term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING: To reduce the risk of vibration‑related injury: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is a.
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Warning Symbols and Definitions Symbology This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Volts Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Direct Current Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not Amperes avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Setting and Testing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM beginning of this manual including ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: all text under subheadings therein Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position before set up or use of this product.
3. Use two hands to hold the tool. General Instructions for Use 4. Push socket over fastener and squeeze Trigger slowly. 1. Make sure that the Trigger is in the off‑position, then insert a fully charged Battery Pack 5. When finished, release and lock Trigger. into the base of the Impact Wrench, making 6.
Maintenance and Servicing Cleaning, Maintenance, Instructions and Lubrication 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general Procedures not specifically explained condition of the tool. Check for: in this manual must be performed • leaking, swollen, or cracked battery pack, 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, reinsert the Battery Pack according to its shape (it should only fit one way), and press firmly until the Battery Pack locks in place.
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Hercules tool is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years beginning on the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover battery packs and battery chargers, which are covered under separate warranties. To obtain warranty service, visit your local Harbor Freight retail store.