Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 42976 Harbor Freight Tools
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12 Speed Drill / Mill Machine Model 42976 42976 42976 42976 42976 Assembly & Operating Instructions Copyright 2000 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All Rights Reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any manner , shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight T ools.
SPECIFICA TIONS INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 4, 5 and 6mm Hex W renches Drift Pin Drill Chuck Chuck Key Stand Assembly Precision 0-70 O vise FEA TURES 1 . This machine may be used for surface cutting, drilling, milling, and tapping.
SAFETY W ARNING & CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL! 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries. 2. OBSER VE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
Page 4 SKU # 42976 14. ST A Y ALER T . W atch what you are doing. Do not operate this machine when you are tired. 15. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES.
FEA TURES AND CONTROLS OF THE #42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE Page 5 SKU # 42976 1. Column 2. Gear Strip 3. Head Crank 4. V ertical Head Lock 5. Chuck Feed Lever 6. Chuck T ravel Limit Screw 7. Reference Scale 8. Chuck Fixing Lever 9. Chuck 10. Chuck Spindle 1 1.
Page 6 SKU # 42976 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION 1. Remove protective crating and skids carefully . In the event of damage in transit, contact Harbor Freight T ools immediately . 2. The machine is carefully inspected and tested in operation before it leaves the factory .
Page 7 SKU # 42976 EXTENSION CORDS Note: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Extension cor d usage may also affect tool performance. Y our tool has a three-prong plug, therefore you must use a three-prong extension cord.
Page 8 SKU # 42976 BASIC OPERA TION For r efer ence numbers mentioned in these instructions, please see page 5. W ARNING: Unplug the drill from its power source before changing bits or attempting any repairs, adjustments or maintenance. Basic Controls 1 .
Preparing for Drilling 1. The Chuck (#9) is installed on the Spindle (#10) using a Morris T aper . This is a self-centering design. 2. Rotate the Chuck Fixing Lever (#8) counterclockwise to loosen the Spindle for vertical travel. 3. Y ou can move the Spindle and Chuck vertically by operating the Chuck Feed Lever (#5).
Preparing for Milling 1. Loosen the Chuck T ravel Limit Screw (#6). 2 . Install the cutting bit needed to perform the intended milling operation. 3. Using the Chuck Feed Lever (#5), adjust the bit to approximately the correct height. T ighten the Chuck Fixing Lever (#8).
The machine doesn’ t run when the power switch is turned ON. 1. The power cord is not plugged in. 2. The chuck spindle may be bound by the workpiece, cutting bit or fixture. 3. If there is a surge in the current, the circuit breaker may have opened.
Page 12 SKU # 42976 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P AR TS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y : NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER NOR .
Page 13 SKU # 42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE, T ABLE AND BASE PAR TS LIST Please refer to Parts Diagram on Page 14. P/N Description Quantity 1 Base (Not Included) 1 2 Door (Not Included) 1 3 Hinge (Not In.
Page 14 SKU # 42976 #42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE, T ABLE AND BASE PAR TS DIAGRAM Please refer to Parts List on Page 13. Note: Parts for optional Stand are shown but not included with the Drill / Mill machine.
Page 15 SKU # 42976 #42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE, HEAD PAR TS LIST Please refer to Parts Diagram on Page 16 P/N Description Quantity 6 8 Body 1 69 Screw 2 7 0 Shifter Bar 1 71 P i n 1 72 P i n 1 73 Fee.
Page 16 SKU # 42976 #42976 DRILL / MILL MACHINE, HEAD PAR TS DIAGRAM Please refer to Parts List on Page 15..
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