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Harbor Freight Tools 38144 manual

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  • Page 1

    38144 16-Speed Drill Pr ess Assembly and Operating Instructions 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at http//www .harborfreight.com Copyright 1998 b y Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express writt[...]

  • Page 2

    THANK Y OU for choosing a Harbor F reights T ool product! F or future ref erence, please complete the owner’ s record below: Model: _________________ Serial No: __________________________ Purchase Date: ______________ SA VE THE RECEIPT , W ARRANTY CARD AND THESE INSTR UCTIONS. It is important that y ou read the entire manual to become familiar wi[...]

  • Page 3

    Figure 1 Figure 2 #38144 REV 10/03 Page 3 Spindle Belt is M24 Motor Belt is M25[...]

  • Page 4

    W ork Area T O AV O I D RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY , EQ UIPMENT DAMA GE , FIRE AND SHOCK , MAKE SURE Y OUR WORK AREA IS : F ree of damp , wet or rainy conditions F ree of flammable gasses or liquids Childproof - use padlocks, master switches and remove starter keys when not in use. Well-lit Clean and uncluttered Well-ventilated The Operator COMMON SEN[...]

  • Page 5

    Before Operating √ Know the machine. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards. √ Check for damage. If part of the machine is damaged, it should be carefully inspected to ensure that it can perform its intended function correctly. If in doubt, the part should be replaced. √ Be sure the switch is OFF bef[...]

  • Page 6

    Before adjustments are made, ensure that the machine is SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED. Also make sure all locking handles and securing screws are FULL Y TIGHTENED when adjustments are completed. Before assembling, remove all traces of preservative from the components and wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth. Apply a thin coating of light m[...]

  • Page 7

    Installing the Chuck 1. With the Chuck Guard lifted clear of the spindle nose, slide the work table up the column to within 6” of the spindle. 2. Open the jaws of the chuck to their maximum width, using the Chuck Key supplied. 3. Put a piece of scrap wood on the table to protect the Chuck Nose. 4. Ensuring all par ts are thoroughly clean and dr y[...]

  • Page 8

    Before adjustments are made, ensure that the machine is SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED. Also make sure all locking handles and securing screws are FULL Y TIGHTENED when adjustments are completed. T O ADJUST THE T ABLE The table is capable of moving in four directions (see Figure 3). 1. Raise or low er the table by slac k ening off the ar m loc king han[...]

  • Page 9

    3. Consult the chart inside the pulley cover (or Figure 5 ) and position the belts on the pulleys according to the spindle/drill speed required 4. When the belts hav e been correctly positioned, tighten them b y tur ning the Belt T ension Le ver counter cloc kwise until the belt deflects by approximately 1/2’ at its center when using reasonable t[...]

  • Page 10

    Drill Speed T able Note: Spindle Belt M24, Motor Belt M25 The tab le below shows the belt arr angements f or given drill speeds (a full char t is also located on the inside of the pulley cover). After Operation 1. Remove all residue from the machine and thoroughly clean all surfaces. 2. Make sure all components are dry and machined surfaces lightly[...]

  • Page 11

    Extension Cords Y our tool has a three-prong plug, therefore y ou must use a three-prong e xtension cord. Only use rounded jack et extension cords listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The extension cord must have a minimum wire size depending on the amperage of the tool and the length of the extension cord. This size is determined by its A[...]

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  • Page 13

    Item Description No. Item Description No. 1 a “V” Belt M24 1505010 15 Chuck 1502009A 1b “V” Belt M25 2 Pulley Nut 1302025 16 C huck Key 1503010A 3 Spindle Pulley 1305009A 1 7 Wedge Drift 150300B 4 Pulley Insert 1302022 18 Ball Bearing 60202 GB278-89B 5 Ball Bearing17mm 60203 GB2778-89C 19 Idler Pulley 1505006 6 Spacer 1302023 20 Idler Pivot[...]

  • Page 14

    Item Description No. Item Description No. 1 A Head w/pointer and trim 1302001A 24A Feed Handle 1304005 2 A Cable Clamp 15020114A 25A S pindle Feed Shaft 1304002 3 A Pan Head Screw M5 GB818-85B 2 6A Collar Depth Stop (w/scale) 1304003 4 A Hex. Screw M8 GB5781-86B 27 A Stop Pin 1304010 5 A Adjusting Lever 1502006 28A Connector Wire 1302019 6 A Motor [...]

  • Page 15

    Figure 9 - P ar ts List - Base and T ab le P ar t Numbers shown here have a “B” suffix Item Description No. CDP350F 1B Co l u m n 1301003 2B Rack 1301010 3B Hex. Socket Screw Set M10 G B80-85C 4 B Column Support 1301002 5 B Hex. Head Screw GB5781-86 6B Base 1301001 7 B T able Support w/indicator 1501004 8 B Crank 1001009 1 0 B Gear Pin 1501007 [...]