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1/2” HAMMER DRILL

Model

68169

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Summary of Contents for 68169

Page 1: ...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 Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For tec...

Page 2: ...minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings a...

Page 3: ...s c Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents d Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating pa...

Page 4: ... Service a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Drill and Impact Drill Safety Warnings 1 Wear ear protectors with impact drills Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss 2 Use Auxiliary Handle 4 supplied with the Drill Loss of control can cause personal injury 3 Hold power t...

Page 5: ...ds after handling California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 13 The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Vibration Safety This tool vibr...

Page 6: ...omplies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories Inc the Canadian Standard Association and the National Electrical Code 2 Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Extension Cords 1 Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire...

Page 7: ...extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 50 75 100 150 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 volt age drop...

Page 8: ...lug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Assembly 1 Loosen the grip on the Side Handle 46 and slide Side Handle clamp over and behind the Chuck 3 until it is set against housing 2 Rotate the Side Handle un...

Page 9: ... to prevent distraction and injury 2 Route the power cord along a safe path to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working 3 If possible secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps not included to prevent movement while working if possib...

Page 10: ...l symbol Hammer symbol WARNING Use this continuous drill function ONLY when drilling soft materials Do not drill or hammer drill hard materials such as steel or concrete with Lock Button pressed ON If drill bit catches on material the high torque will cause the tool to twist around without stopping This violent action could cause injury to your hands and arms It could also damage the Hammer Drill ...

Page 11: ...onry 5 32 3 16 1 4 5 16 and 3 8 46754 5 Piece 12 SDS Masonry Bit Set Concrete Masonry 5 16 3 8 1 2 3 4 and 1 46755 5 Piece 16 SDS Masonry Bit Set Concrete Masonry 5 16 3 8 1 2 3 4 1 3 Start by drilling slowly to keep bit from wandering away from starting point Increase speed as hole is established 4 To prevent or reduce break out when bit penetrates work piece clamp a piece of scrap material to ba...

Page 12: ...bnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the tool Check for loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 AFTER USE wipe the tool with a clean cloth 3 PE...

Page 13: ... damaged 1 Keep cutting accessories sharp Replace as needed 2 Have qualified technician replace brushes Excessive noise or rattling Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example Have technician service tool Overheating 1 Forcing tool to work too fast 2 Bit dull or damaged 3 Blocked motor housing vents 4 Motor being strained by long or small diameter extension cord 5 Improper inter...

Page 14: ...andle 1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT...

Page 15: ...5 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 68169 ASSEMBLY 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 ...

Page 16: ...ncidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY 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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