Diamond CB500-HH User Manual

General Safety Instructions for CB500-HH

WARNING! Read and understand all instruction. Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

WORK AREA

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and poorly lit work areas can be dangerous.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools generate sparks which may ignite fumes, gases or dust.

• Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can lead you
to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is grounded.

• Do not expose the power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the motor of a power
tool will increase the risk of electrical shock.

• Do not abuse the power cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools. Never pull on the cord to
remove the plug from an outlet. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cord increase the
risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outside, use an extension cord that is marked with a “W-A” or
“W”. These cords are rated for out door use and will reduce the risk of electrical shock. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one that is of sufficient capacity to carry the max current that the
tool (motor) will draw (see chart below). An underrated cord will cause a drop in the line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Use the following table for the correct size of cord to use
depending on cord length for the CB500-HH. If in doubt, use the next larger gage. The smaller the
number, the greater the gage (size).

115 Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

0-50’ 51-100’ 101-150’

AWG

#14 #12 #10

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating any power tool.
Do not use power tools when tired or when under the influence of alcohol, medication, or
drugs. A moment of carelessness while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury

or death.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing jewelry or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the off position before plugging in any power
tool. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites

accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on. A wrench or key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury or death.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

• Use proper and appropriate safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Appropriate
respirators or dusk masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

• Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is instable and may lead to loss of control resulting in
serious personal injury or death.

• Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better
and more safely.

• Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired prior to use.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of the tool

starting accidently.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other unauthorized or untrained persons. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that could effect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced prior to use. Many

accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended for or specifically designed for your model
machine. Accessories that may be suitable for a particular tool may become hazardous when used

on another tool.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified and authorized repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personal could result in unit failure and risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only correct replacement parts provided by the original equipment
manufacturer. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of electrical shock or injury.

OPERATION

• DRILLING

1. Always unplug the drill when attaching or changing bits or accessories.

2. Use sharp bits only.

3. Be sure the material to be drilled is anchored or clamped firmly.

4. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to continue drilling, but

do not push hard enough to overload the motor.

5. Hold tool firmly to control the twisting action form the torque of the drill motor.