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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HDB64B Battery and Charger Sold Separately 12 V Brushless 1/4" Right Angle Die 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Personal Safety Read all safety warnings and all instructions. a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may common sense when operating a power tool. Do result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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m. This product is not a toy. Battery Tool Use and Care Keep it out of reach of children. a. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the n. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in switch is in the off-position before connecting close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause to battery pack, picking up or carrying the pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
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The battery Charger gets hot during use. e. The outside diameter and the thickness of The Charger’s heat can build up to your accessory must be within the capacity unsafe levels and create a fire hazard if it rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized does not receive adequate ventilation, accessories cannot be adequately controlled.
m. Use clamps to support workpiece whenever Kickback and Related Warnings practical. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and the tool in the other hand while in Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or use. Clamping a small workpiece allows you snagged rotating accessory.
Safety Warnings Specific For Vibration Safety Wire Brushing Operations: This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long‑term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent a. Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and the brush even during ordinary operation.
SPECIFICATIONS Addresses practices not related to personal injury. Hercules 12 V Li‑ion: Battery Type 57367 (sold separately) Hercules 12 V Li-ion Charger Type Charger: 56559...
SET UP - BEFORE USE Charging Battery Pack Charge battery pack before using this tool. Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT Follow instructions included with battery charger. SAFETY INFORMATION section at the Battery Pack and Charger sold separately. beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein Attaching Belt Clip before set up or use of this product.
NOTICE: To prevent vibration or a broken Spindle, do not Installing Accessories install the accessory more than 5/16" from the Collet Nut. Collet Nut 5/16" Max & Collet TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Do not use with cutoff wheels, saws or any attachment that requires a safety guard.
3. Slide the Lock‑Off Switch forward and depress 5. Allow the Die Grinder to come up to speed the Paddle Switch to start the Grinder. before touching the work surface. The LED Work Light will turn on when the 6. Apply the accessory to the work surface, Paddle Switch is pressed and turn off a few allowing the Grinder to operate at full speed.
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.
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.
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