Harbor Freight Tools 43378 Operation, Setting the Depth Scale to Drill to a Specified Depth

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Operation

Warning: Avoid personal injuries. Before operating this machine, review all Safety Warnings and Precautions listed on pages 2 through 5.

1.Loosen the Arm Locking Handle (B16) and turn the Table Crank (B8) to adjust the Table height to accommodate the workpiece being drilled.

2.Open the Chuck and insert the drill bit in the center. Tighten with the Chuck Key (A16).

3.Secure the workpiece (and backup material) to the Table using a vise and/or clamp.

The workpiece sits on the backup material. To keep it from spinning, have it touching the left side of the Column.

4.Adjust the height and left/right position of the Table. Tighten the Arm Locking Handle (B16).

5.Bring the drill bit down with the Feed Handles to where the hole is to be drilled. Make minor workpiece alignment adjustments.

6.Plug the Motor Cable (16) plug into an electrical outlet.

7.Insert the Switch Key into the Switch (31).

Feed Handles (24)

Switch (31)

Switch Key

Depth Ring Collar

Depth Locking Screw

Warning: Wear an ANSI approved, full face shield while drilling any type of material.

8.Push the Switch up to turn the Motor ON.

9.Pull down on the Feed Handle and slowly drill the hole into the workpiece.

Warning: If the drill bit grabs and spins the workpiece, do not attempt to stop the spin- ning with your hands. Step back, and push the Switch down to the OFF position. Wait for the spindle to stop turning before dislodging the workpiece.

10.When the drilling is complete, press the Switch to the OFF position and remove the Switch Key.

Keep the Switch Key in a safe place.

Setting the Depth Scale to Drill to a Specified Depth

During this procedure, refer to the photo on page 9.

1. Secure the workpiece to the Table.

Rev 07i

SKU 43378

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