Harbor Freight Tools 69947 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety .................................................2

Specifications .....................................8

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Setup ..................................................8

Operation ...........................................10

Maintenance ......................................12

Parts List and Diagram ......................14

Warranty ............................................16

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

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.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire 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.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create sparks which

may ignite the dust or fumes.

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3. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs
with grounded power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets

will reduce risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk

of electric shock if your body is grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.

2. Use personal protective equipment.
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.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with

your finger on the switch or energizing power

tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench
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.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use 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.

5. When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for

outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

6. If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI

reduces the risk of electric shock.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose 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.

7. If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used. Use of these devices

can reduce dust-related hazards.

8. Only use safety equipment that has 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 specific hazards in the work area.

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Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.

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The correct power tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

2. Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. Store idle power tools out of the
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.

5. 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.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to

bind and are easier to control.

7. Use the power tool, accessories 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.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Drill and Impact Drill Safety Warnings

1. Wear ear protectors with impact drills.

Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

2. Use auxiliary handles supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.

3. Hold power tools by insulated 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.

4. Let bit cool before touching, changing
or adjusting it. Bits heat up dramatically
while in use, and can burn you.

5. If the drill bit jams, release the
trigger immediately; drill torque
can cause injury or break bit.

6. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

7. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to
begin work before turning on the tool.

8. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to
a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the
surface and pull the tool out of your control.

9. When using a handheld power tool,
maintain a firm grip on the tool with
both hands to resist starting torque.

10. Do not leave the tool unattended when
it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from
its electrical outlet before leaving.

11. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.

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12. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic
fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker
could cause pacemaker interference or
pacemaker failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:

• Avoid operating alone.

• Do not use with power switch locked on.

• Properly maintain and inspect

to avoid electrical shock.

• Properly ground power cord.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
should also be implemented –
it prevents sustained electrical shock.

13. WARNING: Some dust created by power
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

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 first 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 fingers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.

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 filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code

§ 25249.5, et seq.)

14. WARNING: Handling the cord on this 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.)

15. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by
the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.

2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.

4. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice.

5. Include vibration-free periods
each day of work.

6. Grip tool as lightly as possible
(while still keeping safe control of it).
Let the tool do the work.

7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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