Harbor Freight Tools 68169 - Manual (Page 10)

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SETUP
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
Drill Bit Installation
cAUTION! Wear heavy-duty work gloves to provide
protection when inserting and removing drill bits.
Drill bits become very hot during use.
Do not remove drill bits until the bit has cooled.
1. Loosen the Chuck with the Chuck Key until the jaws
of the drill are opened enough to fit the drill bit.
2. Place the desired drill bit into the drill
between the Chuck Jaws.
3. Hand tighten the Chuck until the bit is held securely
in place, centered between the Chuck Jaws.
4. Insert the tip of the Chuck Key into a hole on the
side of the Chuck so that the teeth on the Key
engage the gear on the Chuck. Use the Key to
tighten the Chuck securely and remove the Key.
NOTIcE: Use sharp bits. Dull, bent, or damaged
bits will cause stress on the drill and/or break.
Side Handle Setup
1. Loosen the grip on the Side Handle and
slide Side Handle clamp over and behind
the Chuck until it is set against housing.
2. Rotate the Side Handle until it is in desired
orientation. If you are right-handed, position the
Side Handle so it extends from the left of the housing.
3. Rotate Side Handle clockwise to secure the clamp.
4. To install the Depth Gauge:
a. Loosen the Side Handle.
b. Slide the Depth Gauge into the gauge hole.
c. Set Depth Gauge to required depth.
d. Retighten grip to fasten Depth Gauge into place.
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route 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. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.