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1⁄2" 6 Amp Dual Purpose Hammer Drill
Operator’s Manual
6 Ampli Marteau-piqueur
de But Double
Manuel d’utilisation
6 Amperio Martillo perforador
Doble de Propósito
Manual del Operario
GHD1260
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1⁄2" 6 Amp Dual Purpose Hammer Drill Operator’s Manual Specifications: • Model # GHD1260 • Input: 120V AC, 60Hz, 6.0 Amp • Chuck Ca pacity: 1⁄ 2” • No-Load Speed: 0-3,500 RPM and Reversible. • Hammer Action:44,500 BPM. • Auxiliar y Handle: 360 degree with depth rod. • Drilling Ca pacities: • Steel: 1⁄ 2” • Masonr y: 5/8” • W ood: 1 1/4” • Net weight: 4.12 lbs • Inc ludes: Hammer Drill, Auxiliar y Handle, Depth Rod and Chuck Key • T wo-Y ear warranty .
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WArning: rEAD AnD UnDErSTAnD ALL WArningS, CAUTiOnS AnD OPErATing inSTrUCTiOnS BEFOrE USing THiS EQUiPMEnT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. rEAD THE OPErATOr’S MAnUAL BEFOrE OPErATing THE MACHinE. T o minimize the possible occurrence of accidents and personal injur y , learn the tool’ s a pplica tion, limita tions, and specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
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19. DOn’T OVErrEACH. Maintain proper footing and balance a t all times; loss of balance can cause you to fall into the working machine, possibly causing an injur y . 20. nEVEr STAnD On THE TOOL. An injur y may occur if the machine is tipped or if you should unintentionally contact the cutting tool. 21. DO nOT FOrCE THE TOOL. The tool will perform the job better and safer a t the feed ra te for which it was designed. f orcing the tool could possibly dama ge the machine and may re
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EXTEnSiOn COrDS grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insula ted tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance from the po wer supply outlet increases, you must use a hea vier gauge extension cord. using extension cords with inadequa tely sized wire causes a serious drop in volta ge, resulting in loss of po wer and possible tool dama ge. Refer to the table sho wn belo w to determine the required minimum wire size. The smaller the gau
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6. Wear cushioned gloves and take frequent rest breaks. Hammer drills can genera te considerable vibra tion when in opera tion which may be harmful to your hands and arms. 7. Always check that the trigger lock is “OFF” before plugging the tool into the power source. never leave the trigger locked in the “On” position when not using the tool. Accidental start-ups may cause personal injur y . 8. Do not hold the tool or place your hands near the rotating chuck or drill bit. Contact with
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slo wly increasing the pressure on the s witch trigger , tool speed will gradually increase until reaching maximum ra ted RPM. To start the tool, simply pull the s witch trigger . Increase tool speed by a pplying more pressure on the s witch trigger . To stop the tool, release the s witch trigger . “LOCK-ON” BUTTON The “Lock-On” button is loca ted in the handle of your tool, beside the s witch trigger and allo ws you to continuously opera te the drill a t a preset RPM without holding
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(NOTE: To engage the hammering mechanism, apply and maintain pressure on the bit. When pressure on the bit is released, the hammering action will stop and the rotation will continue until the tool is switched off.) When using the hammer drill mode for drilling into hard ma terial like concrete, we recommend tha t you use carbide-tipped percussion drill bits. CAUTiOn: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. CAUTiOn:
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To set the depth gauge: • unplug the hammer drill. • Loosen the auxiliar y handle and depth gauge by turning the wing nut loca ted beside the depth gauge rod. • Measure backwards from the tip of drill bit the desired depth of holes, and then move the depth gauge so the tip of the gauge is aligned with the desired drilling depth. • T ighten the auxiliar y handle and depth gauge by turning the wing nut c lo
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• If not drilling through holes, set the depth gauge to the desired hole depth and tighten the wing nut to secure the depth gauge and auxiliar y handle. • Be sure the “lock-on” button is disenga ged. • Mark the loca tion(s) on work piece where the holes are to be drilled. • Secure the work piece with c lamps or other means. • W ear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields. W ear a dust mask or respira tor to prevent inhala tion of wood dust. To drill the hole: • Plug the
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