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Manual Revised 10e
SAVE ThIS MAnUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual
and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMpORTAnT SAFETY
InFORMATIOn
In this manual, on the labeling, and
all other information provided with
this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DAngER indicates a
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARnIng indicates a
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTIOn, used with
the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
nOTICE is used to
address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTIOn, without the
safety alert symbol, is
used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
general power Tool Safety Warnings
WARnIng Read all safety warnings
and instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, re and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
The term ″power tool″ in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in b.
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Keep children and bystanders c.
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety2.
power tool plugs must match the a.
outlet. never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded power tools.
Avoid body contact with grounded b.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
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ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your
body is grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain c.
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. never use d.
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
When operating a power tool e.
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your nger on the
switch or energizing power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench d.
before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper e.
footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose f.
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
If operating a power tool in a damp f.
location is unavoidable, use a
ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(gFCI) protected supply. Use of a
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you are a.
doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. b.
Always wear eye protection. Safety
equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
If devices are provided for the g.
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of
these devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
Only use safety equipment that has h.
been approved by an appropriate
standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection
must be ANSI-approved and breathing
protection must be NIOSH-approved for
the specic hazards in the work area.
power tool use and care4.
Do not force the power tool. Use a.
the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
prevent unintentional starting. c.
Ensure the switch is in the offposition before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking
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Do not use the power tool if the b.
switch does not turn it on and off.
Disconnect the plug from the power c.
source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the d.
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e.
Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.f.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories g.
and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of
the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service5.
Drill Safety Warnings
hold power tools by insulated 1.
gripping surfaces when performing
an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a ″live″ wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool ″live″ and
shock the operator.
Let bit cool before touching, changing 2.
or adjusting it. Bits heat up dramatically
while in use, and can burn you.
If the drill bit jams, release the trigger 3.
immediately; drill torque can cause injury
or break bit.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 4.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to 5.
begin work before turning on the tool.
Do not lay the tool down until it has come 6.
to a complete stop. Moving parts can
grab the surface and pull the tool out of
your control.
When using a handheld power tool, 7.
maintain a rm grip on the tool with both
hands to resist starting torque.
Do not leave the tool unattended when 8.
it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its
electrical outlet before leaving.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of 9.
reach of children.
People with pacemakers should 10.
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity
to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure. In addition, people with
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pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid
electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) should also be
implemented – it prevents sustained
electrical shock.
WARNING: Some dust created by power
11.
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities, contains
chemicals known [to the State of
California] to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and
cement or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to lter out
microscopic particles. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated
or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical
injury, particularly to the hands, arms
and shoulders. To reduce the risk of
vibration-related injury:
1.
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly
or for an extended period should rst
be examined by a doctor and then have
regular medical check-ups to ensure
medical problems are not being caused
or worsened from use. Pregnant
women or people who have impaired
blood circulation to the hand, past hand
injuries, nervous system disorders,
diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease
should not use this tool. If you feel any
symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue
ngers), seek medical advice as soon as
possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine 2.
reduces the blood supply to the hands
and ngers, increasing the risk of
vibration-related injury.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this 12.
product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and 13.
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
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Wear suitable gloves to reduce the 3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration when 4.
there is a choice.
Include vibration-free periods each day 5.
of work.
6.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still
keeping safe control of it). Let the tool
do the work.