Harbor Freight Tools 42827 Drill User Manual


 
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Additional Safety Rules for Drilling and Milling
1. Be sure the drill bit or cutting tool is securely locked in the chuck.
2. Be sure the chuck key is removed from the chuck before turning on the power.
3. Adjust the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the table.
4. Shut off the power, remove the drill bit or cutting tool, and clean the table before leaving the
machine.
5. Always use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece, to prevent it from moving, rotation or ying
off while being machined.
6. Never wear gloves when machining, as they can become
entangled in the bit, causing injury.
Specication of the T-Slot.
Please refer to Figure 7. Purchase or make T-bolts and other
table top xtures to t these dimensions.
NOTE: These dimensions are in millimeters
Figure 7. T-Slot Dimensions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The machine doesn’t run when the power switch is turned ON.
1. The knob (#9) is in the STOP position.
2. A fuse has burned out. Check in the switch box, and replace if necessary.
3. If there is a surge in the current, the circuit breaker may have opened. Press the circuit breaker
back in, if it is in the open position.
4. The gears may not be engaged. Adjust the speed lever to be sure it is engaged.
5. A capacitor may have failed. Check the capacitance and replace if necessary.
The motor overheats, or there is insufcient power.
1. The machine is overloaded. Reduce the feed rate, and/or increase the spindle speed.
2. The voltage supply is too low. If you have an unreliable power supply, check with a qualied
electrician to repair it.
3. The magnetic switch may have a burned or broken contact point. Replace the switch.
4. The contactor relay may be broken. Replace it.
5. The motor carbon brushes may be worn or cracked. Check them and replace if needed.
6. There may be a poor electrical connection. Have a qualied electrician check the wiring and
power supply.
7. The motor may be burned out. After a long period of heavy use, the motor may burn out. If so,
replace the motor.
8. The drill bit or cutting blade may be worn. Sharpen or replace the bits as needed.
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