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Harbor Freight Tools 42976 manual

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  • Page 1

    12 Speed Drill / Mill Machine Model 42976 42976 42976 42976 42976 Assembly & Operating Instructions Copyright 2000 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All Rights Reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any manner , shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight T ools. For technica[...]

  • Page 2

    SPECIFICA TIONS INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 4, 5 and 6mm Hex W renches Drift Pin Drill Chuck Chuck Key Stand Assembly Precision 0-70 O vise FEA TURES 1 . This machine may be used for surface cutting, drilling, milling, and tapping. 2. The high quality of this machine, and its ease of operation makes it suitable for use by students, amateurs, and home hobb[...]

  • Page 3

    SAFETY W ARNING & CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL! 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 not use electrically powered equipment in the presence of flammable gases[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 SKU # 42976 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 damaged should be carefully checked to determine that i[...]

  • Page 5

    FEA TURES AND CONTROLS OF THE #42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE Page 5 SKU # 42976 1. Column 2. Gear Strip 3. Head Crank 4. V ertical Head Lock 5. Chuck Feed Lever 6. Chuck T ravel Limit Screw 7. Reference Scale 8. Chuck Fixing Lever 9. Chuck 10. Chuck Spindle 1 1. Chuck Spindle Collar 12. Motor 13. Drive Belt Cover 14. Motor Pulley 15. T ransfer Pulley [...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 SKU # 42976 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. The machine is carefully inspected and tested in operation before it leaves the factory . If any defects are found on delivery , contact us immediately . 3. Read the ow[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 7 SKU # 42976 EXTENSION CORDS Note: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Extension cor d usage may also affect tool performance. Y our tool has a three-prong plug, therefore you must use a three-prong extension cord. Only use rounded jacket extension cords listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL)[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 SKU # 42976 BASIC OPERA TION For r efer ence numbers mentioned in these instructions, please see page 5. W ARNING: Unplug the drill from its power source before changing bits or attempting any repairs, adjustments or maintenance. Basic Controls 1 . Raise and lower the Head by using the Head Crank (#3). 2 . Feed the Chuck (#9) using the Chuck[...]

  • Page 9

    Preparing for Drilling 1. The Chuck (#9) is installed on the Spindle (#10) using a Morris T aper . This is a self-centering design. 2. Rotate the Chuck Fixing Lever (#8) counterclockwise to loosen the Spindle for vertical travel. 3. Y ou can move the Spindle and Chuck vertically by operating the Chuck Feed Lever (#5). 4. V ertical movement of the C[...]

  • Page 10

    Preparing for Milling 1. Loosen the Chuck T ravel Limit Screw (#6). 2 . Install the cutting bit needed to perform the intended milling operation. 3. Using the Chuck Feed Lever (#5), adjust the bit to approximately the correct height. T ighten the Chuck Fixing Lever (#8). 4 . Set the final vertical adjustment using your milling jig or fixture (not i[...]

  • Page 11

    The machine doesn’ t run when the power switch is turned ON. 1. The power cord is not plugged in. 2. The chuck spindle may be bound by the workpiece, cutting bit or fixture. 3. If there is a surge in the current, the circuit breaker may have opened. Press the circuit breaker back in, if it is in the open position. 4. The belt tension may not be t[...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 SKU # 42976 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 REPRESENT A- TION OR W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THA T HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY RE- P AIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR TH[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 SKU # 42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE, T ABLE AND BASE PAR TS LIST Please refer to Parts Diagram on Page 14. P/N Description Quantity 1 Base (Not Included) 1 2 Door (Not Included) 1 3 Hinge (Not Included) 2 4 Screw (Not Included) 1 5 Oil Tray 1 6 Base 1 7 Screw 4 8 Saddle 1 9 Nut 1 10 W asher 1 11 Screw 1 12 N u t 1 1 3 T able 1 1 4 Long Gib 1 1[...]

  • Page 14

    Page 14 SKU # 42976 #42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE, T ABLE AND BASE PAR TS DIAGRAM Please refer to Parts List on Page 13. Note: Parts for optional Stand are shown but not included with the Drill / Mill machine.[...]

  • Page 15

    Page 15 SKU # 42976 #42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE, HEAD PAR TS LIST Please refer to Parts Diagram on Page 16 P/N Description Quantity 6 8 Body 1 69 Screw 2 7 0 Shifter Bar 1 71 P i n 1 72 P i n 1 73 Feed Shaft 1 74 P i n 1 7 5 Scale Ring 1 7 6 Handle Body 1 7 7 Scale 1 78 Screw 1 7 9 Handle Bar 3 80 Knob 3 81 Screw 1 82 Screw 1 8 3 Clamp Handle 2 84 [...]

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    Page 16 SKU # 42976 #42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE, HEAD PAR TS DIAGRAM Please refer to Parts List on Page 15.[...]