Harbor Freight Tools 95955 Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC PORTABLE
Model
95955
PIPE THREADER
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Motor
Die Sizes 1/2”, 3/4”, 1” & 1-1/4” dies marked with NPT and sizing (included)
Power Cord 6.2’ Long, 2-Prong Plug
120 VAC / 60 Hz / 1606 W (start-up)/ 12 A
20 RPM @ Drive/No Load
Accessible Motor Brushes
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You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance, cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.
Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram, or
write month and year of purchase if product has no number. Keep this manual and invoice
in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit. 1. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-2.
ence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which can
ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders and children away while operating a power tool. 3. Distractions
can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as
chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Grounded tools must be plugged into a properly installed and grounded outlet 1.
in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding
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prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is 2.
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord
and grounded power supply system.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, 3.
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 4. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the Power Cord. 5. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or pull
the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges,
or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power
Cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked 6.
“W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the
risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert. 1. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools can
result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. 2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. 3. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch can cause accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. 4. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool can result
in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 5. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. 6. Dust mask, nonskid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Al-
ways wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and a dust mask/respirator when using
or performing maintenance on this tool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. 1. Any
tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be
replaced.
Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any 2.
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Always unplug the tool
from the electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and untrained persons. 3. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. 4. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do
not use” until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any 5.
other condition that can affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 1. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc-2.
tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions can create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. 1. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles, heavy-duty work gloves 2.
and dust mask/respirator when using the Pipe Threader. Using personal safety
devices reduces the risk of injury.
Maintain a safe working environment. 3. Make sure there is adequate surrounding
workspace.
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Always keep the extension cord away from the moving parts on the tool.4.
Never leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 5.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from the electrical outlet before leaving area.
Always secure the pipe being threaded with the Pipe Clamp assembly (54, 6.
55, 56).
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this 7.
product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause
interference to, or failure of, the pacemaker. In addition, people with pacemakers
should adhere to the following:
• Avoid operating power tools alone.
• Don’t use a power tool with the power switch locked on.
• If powered via a power cord, be certain that the tool is properly grounded. A ground
fault interrupt (GFCI) system is also a good precaution. This inexpensive device is
a good safety measure because it prevents a sustained electrical shock.
• Properly maintain and inspect all tools before use to avoid electrical shock.
Direction switch must be fully engaged to the “in” or “out” position before 8.
use.
Never disable safety button. 9. The safety button can help prevent accidental start-
ing.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, 10.
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 spe-
cially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code
§ 25249.5, et seq.)
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