Harbor Freight Tools 42827 manual

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    GEARED HEAD DRILL / MILL MACHINE 42827 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight T ools ® . 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 9301 1 Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright ?[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 SPECIFICA TIONS INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 5 and 6mm Hex W renches Draw Bar R-8/JT2 Chuck 14 / 17mm Open End W rench Slotted Screwdriver Head W rench FEA TURES 1. This machine may be used for surface cutting, drilling, milling, and tapping. 2. The high quality of this machine, and its [...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 SAFETY W ARNING & CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS T OOL! 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries. 2. OBSER VE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do no[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 14. ST A Y ALER T . W atch what you are doing. Do not operate this machine when you are tired. 15. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES. 16. CHECK FOR DAMAGED P AR TS. Before using any tool, any part that appears dama[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS OF THE #42827 DRILL / MILL MACHINE 1. Column 2. Head Collar 3. Head Collar Lock Bolt 4. Head Crank 5. Lock Nut 6. Oil Drain Plug 7. T able Feed Wheel 8. T ravel Stop 9. Knob 10. Red Bush Button 1 1. Green Push Button 12. Leaf Screw 13. Cross T able Feed Whe[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION 1. Remove protective crating and skids carefully . In the event of damage in transit, contact Harbor Freight T ools immediately . 2. Read the owner ’ s manual and become familiar with the parts and controls on the drawings before using this machine[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 BASIC OPERA TION Prior to Operation 1. Check the oil level, and if necessary ll to the mid point of the oil level window . Basic Controls Please r efer to Figur e 1 on page 5. 1. Raise and lower the Head by using the Head Crank (#4). 2. Feed the Spindle using Spindle Feed Hand[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 Preparing for Milling 1. Adjust the positive stop gauge to its uppermost position. 2. Using the spindle feed handle, adjust the bit to approximately the correct height. T ighten the knob in the center of the spindle feed handle (#16). 3. Set the nal vertical adjustment using t[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 Installing and Changing T ools W A R N I N G : T urn off t h e p o w e r an d unplug t h e m a c h in e b e f o r e i ns t a l l i n g o r c h a n g i n g t o ol b i t s . Removing Face Mill or Drill Chuck Arbor 1. Remove the arbor bolt cover (#21) on the top of the head body (#2[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 Additional Safety Rules for Drilling and Milling 1. Be sure the drill bit or cutting tool is securely locked in the chuck. 2. Be sure the chuck key is removed from the chuck before turning on the power . 3. Adjust the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the table. 4. Shut[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 1 1 The spindle bearing is very hot. 1. There is insufcient lubrication. T urn off the power , and check the bearing for lubrication. If necessary , apply a medium weight bearing grease. 2. The spindle bearing is worn, or is xed too tight. T urn off the power , unplug the ele[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 NOTICE: 1 10 V olt systems deliver highly energetic curr ents which ar e capable of causing lethal injury . Do not operate this machine without rst obtaining professional installation and safety inspection to pr event operator injury . ELECTRICAL WIRING NOTE: This machine is [...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P AR TS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y : NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REP- RESENT A TION OR W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THA T HE OR SHE IS Q[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 GEARED HEAD DRILL MILL MACHINE, HEAD P AR TS LIST Please refer to Parts Diagrams on Page 16 and 17 Part Description Qty . 1-01 Arbor Bolt Cover 1 1-02 Arbor Bolt 1 1-04 C-Retainer Ring 1 1-05 Ball Bearing (80108) 2 1-06 Spindle Sleeve Cover 1 1-07 Oil Seal 1 1-08 Seal Retainer 1[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 DRILL MILL MACHINE, P ARTS LIST Please refer to Parts Diagrams on Page 16 and 17 REV 09b Part Description Qty . 1-93 Lock Nut 1 1-94 Support Base 1 1-95 Handle 1 1-96 Oil Seal 2 1-101 Head Raise Bracket 1 1-102 Limit Plate 4 1-103 Spring Cover 1 1-104 Spring 1 1-105 Spring Base [...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 VER TICAL MILLING MACHINE, HEAD P ARTS DIAGRAM Please refer to Parts List on Pages 14 and 15. NOTE: When or dering parts from this diagram, use pr ex “1”. (example: P/N 1-01 Arbor Bolt Cover)[...]

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    SKU 42827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 VER TICAL MILLING MACHINE, BASE P ARTS DIAGRAM Please refer to Parts List on Page 15. NOTE: When or dering parts from this diagram, use pr ex “2”. (example: P/N 2-01 T able Handle with Wheel)[...]