Harbor Freight Tools 42976 After each use, Daily Maintenance, Weekly Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

After each use:

1.Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine from its power source.

2.Remove any tool bits, clean and lubricate them, and return them to their storage case.

3.Using a stiff bristle brush, brush off all chips and shavings left from the machining operation.

4.Using a rag, wipe off any excess or dirty oil or cutting fluid left on the machine.

5.Lubricate geared, moving and machined metal parts. Apply light grease or oil to all unpainted metal to prevent corrosion.

6.Cover the machine to prevent dust or dirt contamination when not in use.

Daily Maintenance:

1.Check the tightness of the mounting bolts holding the head in place.

2.If overheating is observed, or unusual noises are produced, stop the machine immediately to check for lack of lubrication, faulty adjustments, dull tool bits, or other deficiencies. Correct any problems before resuming work.

3.Keep the work area clean. If chips or shavings accumulate on the table or fixtures, shut off the power and clean the chips away with a stiff bristle brush. Re-check the lubrication before continuing.

Weekly Maintenance:

1.Clean and coat the lead screws with oil.

2.Check the lubrication of the sliding parts of the table. Apply light grease if needed.

Monthly Maintenance:

1.Adjust the accuracy of the slides on both the cross and longitudinal feeds.

2.Lubricate the bearings, worm gear and worm shaft with light grease.

Yearly Maintenance:

1.Adjust the table to assure that it is level in all directions.

2.Check the electrical cord, plug, circuit breakers and related connections to assure that they are secure and safe.

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY: NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTA- TION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY RE- PAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT: IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER A ND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THATALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTAL- LATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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Contents Speed Drill / Mill Machine Specifications Included AccessoriesSave this Manual Page Special Warnings When Using this Drilling / Milling Machine Features and Controls of the #42976 Drill / Mill Machine Unpacking and Installation AssemblyInstallation Cleaning and LubricationExtension Cords 25’ 50’ 75’ 100’ 125’ 150’ 175’ 200’10.0 10.1-13.0 13.1-15 15-18 GROUNDAGE/VOLTAGE WarningInstalling the Chuck Basic OperationBasic Controls Adjusting the Head Adjusting Table Slack and Compensating for WearPreparing for Drilling Trouble Shooting Unplugged from its power supplyPreparing for Milling Moving the TableMachine doesn’t run when the power switch is turned on Daily Maintenance Weekly MaintenanceMonthly Maintenance Yearly MaintenanceDrill / Mill MACHINE, Table and Base Parts List Please refer to Parts Diagram on#42976 Drill / Mill MACHINE, Table and Base Parts Diagram Please refer to Parts List on#42976 Drill / Mill MACHINE, Head Parts List #42976 Drill / Mill MACHINE, Head Parts Diagram