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18V CORDLESS DRILL

Model

66965

SEt up anD OpERatIng InStRuCtIOnS

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 
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ments, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  Tools required for assembly 
and service may not be included.

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Manual Revised 10f

Summary of Contents for 66965

Page 1: ...served 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 improve ments actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical q...

Page 2: ...dicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Instructions Pertaining to a Risk of Fire Electric Shock or Injury to Persons WARNING When using tools basic pr...

Page 3: ...hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Only use safety equipment that has g been approved by an appropriate standards agency Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection Eye protection must be ANSI approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH approved for the specific hazards in the work area Power tool...

Page 4: ... nameplates on 1 the tool These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Wear ear protectors when using the Drill 2 Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss Avoid unintentional starting Prepare to 3 begin work before turning on the tool Do not lay the tool down until it has come 4 to a complete stop Moving parts can grab the surface...

Page 5: ...caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use Repeated or long term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury particularly to the hands arms and shoulders To reduce the risk of vibration related injury Anyone using vibrating tools regularly 1 or for an extended period shou...

Page 6: ...argers with Two Prong Plugs Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Chargers marked Double Insulated 1 do not require grounding They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories Inc the Canadian Standard Association and the National Electrical Code See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Double insulated chargers may be use...

Page 7: ...rn Tool off and remove Battery Pack 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 Functions Chuck Jaws Direction Selector 13 Torque Adjusting Ring Chuck Adjusting Knob Battery Pack 11 Trigger Switch 18 Tighten Chuck Clutch Cap Figure 1 Operating Inst...

Page 8: ...ry Charger will not automatically turn off when the Battery is fully charged and the charging indicator light will remain on until the Battery Charger is disconnected from the electrical outlet Recharging the Battery Pack for more than 7 hours can cause damage to the battery cells The initial charge time is 7 hours For a 6 fully discharged battery allow the Battery Pack to Charge for at least 5 ho...

Page 9: ... the drill icon is lined up with the torque setting indicator The numbered settings from 1 to b 5 are for driving screws bolts and nuts It is recommended that a very low torque setting be used when first driving a screw and adjust the setting as the proper force required is determined The torque setting required depends on the item being driven In the case of screws consider the size length and ty...

Page 10: ...r bolt to thread into or unthread from the material When drilling a hole let the Drill do the 7 work using only enough pressure to follow the drill as it cuts the hole in the material When finished using the Drill release 8 the Trigger Switch 18 and center the Direction Selector 13 to lock the trigger mechanism as a safety measure Remove the Battery Pack 11 9 Clean then store the Drill indoors and...

Page 11: ...d equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication BEFORE EACH USE 1 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 After Use 2 wipe external surface...

Page 12: ... Check and correct accessory to fence 2 and or table alignment Keep cutting accessories sharp 3 Replace as needed Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and 4 NIOSH approved dust mask respirator while blowing dust out of motor using compressed air Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool Disconnect power supply before service PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufa...

Page 13: ...rew ST2 9 x 18 7 3 Screw M5 x 25 1 4 Right Case 1 5 Chuck 1 6 Gear Box 1 7 Motor Connector 1 8 Radiator 1 9 Bulb 1 10 Small Screw 1 11 Battery Pack 1 Part Description Qty 12 Wire 1 13 Direction Selector 1 14 Connector 1 15 Clamp 1 16 Screwdriver Bit 1 17 Left Case 1 18 Trigger Switch 1 19 Battery Clamp 1 20 Battery Charger 1 21 Adapter 1 20 21 ...

Page 14: ... in lieu ofall 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 must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our...

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