Harbor Freight Tools Demolitin Hammer 68148 - Manual (Page 9)

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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: Turn Power Switch
off and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before adjusting
tool or installing accessories.
Work Piece 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 work pieces 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.
Mounting Tool Bits and
Locking Side Handle
1. WARNING! Before installing new bit,
verify Demolition Hammer is unplugged.
2. Pull the Chuck (35) back to open.
NOTE: If the Chuck is difficult to
open, lightly tap it with a hammer.
3. Insert the shank portion of the
chisel into Chuck as far as it
will go. Release the Chuck
4. Pull chisel to verify it is secure.
5. The Side Handle (62) can swing around
to either side of the tool. To adjust
its position, turn it counterclockwise
and slide to the desired position.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
General Operating Instructions
1. Once the chisel is installed and
the Side Handle set in the desired
position, set the tip of the bit is
set against the work area.
2. Place one hand on the Side
Handle and the other hand
around the Main Handle (74).
3. Press the Trigger (69) to activate
the Demolition Hammer.
4. NOTE: For continuous operation, press
the Trigger Switch and then push the
lock button located above the Trigger
Switch. To stop the continuous use,
press the Trigger Switch down all the
way and then release the Trigger Switch.
5. WARNING! Once activated, do not
press, bear down or thrust forcibly
against the work surface. Hold the
Demolition Hammer with just enough
pressure so that the tool’s own
weight supplies the needed force.
6. NOTE: If the Demolition Hammer has
not been used for a long period of time
or is being used in low temperatures,
keep the tool running for about five
minutes to allow for warm-up. Make