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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions ® Model HE35 1-7/8" SDS-Max Type Rotary 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 1‑800‑444‑3353...
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 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.
13. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged 6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving. are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the Silicosis Safety Measures vibration effects on the user. 4. Use tools with the lowest vibration Masonry drilling on materials such as concrete when there is a choice. (which contains crystalline silica) can cause silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer and death.
3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the Double Insulated Tools: greater the capacity of the cord. For example, Tools with Two Prong Plugs a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.) 4.
Warning Symbols and Definitions SPECIFICATIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Electrical Rating 120VAC / 60Hz / 14A alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to Rotational Speed 155‑320 RPM avoid possible injury or death.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Release the Trigger and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before adjusting the tool or installing accessories.
Adjusting Auxiliary Handle Speed Dial The Speed Dial has 6 positions: To adjust the Auxiliary Handle, turn it counterclockwise 1 is slowest and 6 is fastest. to loosen the band. Rotate Handle to desired position, then turn it clockwise to secure it in place. Work Piece and Work Area Set Up Adjusting Mode 1.
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General Instructions for Use WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Use personal protective equipment. Wear ear protectors, ANSI-approved safety goggles, NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator, and steel-toed boots. Hammer Drill Operation Chisel Operation 1. Install bit and adjust Auxiliary Handle as needed. CAUTION! TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING: Hammer Lock‑on Switch must be in 2.
Cleaning, Maintenance, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING and Lubrication Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general qualified technician. condition of the tool. Check for: • loose hardware, • misalignment or binding of moving parts, TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM •...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 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.
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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