Harbor Freight Tools 68169 manual

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    1/2” HAMMER DRILL Model 68169 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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 © 2010 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork containe[...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product ha[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the[...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 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. • Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground Fault [...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 7. T o reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. GROUNDING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEA TH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualied electrician [...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the sufx “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. 7. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extensi[...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 SPECIFICA TIONS Electrical Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 7.5 A (Rated) Motor Speed 0-2800 RPM Drilling Capacity 1/2” in Steel 5/8” in Masonry 1” in Wood (Hammer Drill and Drill mode) Chuck Capacity 1/16” to 1/2” Three Jaw Key T ype UNP ACKING When unpacking, make sure that the[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. T ool Set Up TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn T ool off, [...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 6. T o adjust the drilling speed, rotate the speed control knob located in the center of the T rigger . T urn clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed. See Figure 2. 7. For continuous drilling, press T rigger , then T rigger lock button on side of handl[...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 Recommended Drill Bits Sets The chart below lists applicable Drill Bit sets that are available from Harbor Freight T ools. SKU Name T o Drill Into Sizes 32925 29-Piece High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set Metals 1/16” to 1/2” by 64ths 40547 20-Piece 1/8” Shank Diamond Point Set[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 MAINTENANCE AND SER VICING Procedures not specically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualied technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the T rigger off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions T ool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 2. No power at outlet. 3. Internal damage or wear . (Carbon brushes or switch.) 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off too[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 Part Description Qty . 1 Screw (M6x25) 1 2 Chuck Key 1 3 Chuck 1 4 Spindle 1 5 Spindle Key (3x10mm) 1 6 Circlip (M23) 1 7 Bearing (6002) 1 8 Front Gear 1 9 Back Gear 1 10 Gear box 1 11 Screw (ST4x20) 4 12 Circlip (M22) 1 13 Oil Seal 1 14 Inner Gear 1 15 Circlip (M12) 1 16 Spring[...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM 46 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 42 43 44 20 19 18 22 26 23 25 24 27 28 29 30 31 32 36 35 34 41 33 40 37 38 39[...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68169 LIMITED 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every ef fort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days fr[...]