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19.2V 1/2” Cordless impaCt 

wrenCh

model

96448

set up and operating instruCtions

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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Summary of Contents for 96448

Page 1: ...t our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or repla...

Page 2: ...rvice 5 Specific Safety Rules 5 Grounding 7 Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs 7 Double Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong Plugs 8 Extension Cords 8 Symbology 9 Specifications 10 Unpacking 10 Set up instructions 10 Tool Features 10 Charging 11 Operating instructions 12 MAINTENANCE AND service 13 Replacing the Carbon Brushes 13 Troubleshooting 14 PARTS LIST 15 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 16 Warrant...

Page 3: ...this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION use...

Page 4: ...ic shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radia b tors ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions c Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or un d plugging the...

Page 5: ...ith the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts e breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many ac cidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools Keep to...

Page 6: ...from all flammable ob jects such as drapes or walls Keep a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in the area Frequently monitor the charger and battery during use This product is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children 8 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electro 9 magnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacema...

Page 7: ...ged If damaged have it repaired by a service facility before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs Tools marked with Grounding Required have a three wire cord and three prong 1 grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or ...

Page 8: ...e either a two or three wire extension cord As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge 2 extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Table A The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord 3 For example a 14 gauge cord can c...

Page 9: ...INIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 0 2 0 18 18 18 18 16 2 1 3 4 18 18 18 16 14 3 5 5 0 18 18 16 14 12 5 1 7 0 18 16 14 12 12 7 1 12 0 18 14 12 10 12 1 16 0 14 12 10 16 1 20 0 12 10 TABLE A Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150 of the rated amperes Symbology Double I...

Page 10: ...ortant Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Risk of accidental starting resulting in serious personal injury Turn the Forward Reverse Switch to the center locked position and unplug the battery from the Impact Wrench before making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regar...

Page 11: ...y precautions when working with the Battery Charger 39 The Charger is powered by plugging the Power Plug into a 120 volt grounded electrical outlet NEVER attempt to power the Charger with any other electrical source other than a 120 volt grounded electrical outlet To 120 Volt Grounded Electrical Outlet Battery 37 Charger 39 Impact Head 7 Trigger 36 Forward Reverse Switch 32 Battery 37 FIGURE A Cha...

Page 12: ...the Battery from the Charger and insert the Battery into the handle of the Impact Wrench NOTE Allow the battery to cool down before recharging it NOTE To prevent accidents turn off the tool and disconnect its power supply after use Clean then store the tool indoors out of children s reach Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual in...

Page 13: ... of moving parts cracked or broken parts dam aged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation After Use 2 clean external surfaces of the tool with clean moist cloth WARNING If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged it must be 3 replaced only by a qualified service technician Dispose of the rechargeable NiCd battery according to State Local and Federal 4 regu...

Page 14: ... Carbon Brushes tend to arc or spark until they wear and conform to the Motor s Rotor Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Trigger Switch locked in place Forward Reverse Switch is in 1 center position Move button to the left or right for 1 forward or reverse operation Impact Wrench operates slowly or without force Battery weak 1 Recharge Battery completely 1 Impact Wrench doe...

Page 15: ...ot by the buyer The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto PARTS LIST Part Description 1 Screw 1 2 Washer 1 3 Front Cover 4 Bearing 5 Rubber Washer 6 Plate Washer 7 Impact Head 8 Impact Shaft 9 Bearing 1 10 Torque Spring 11 Buffer Pad 12 Spring...

Page 16: ... 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail able individually as replacement parts 38 ...

Page 17: ...ncidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is express ly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint...

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