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  • Harbor Freight Tools 43378 | User Manual - Page 1
    16 SPEED FLOOR DRILL PRESS Model 43378 Set up And Operating Instructions Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.
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    Size 11-5/8 (diameter) inches 36ZJ E105017 Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. attempt to force a small tool or attachment to REV 00j SKU 43378 Page 
  • Harbor Freight Tools 43378 | User Manual - Page 3
    tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and, and refrigerator enclosures. 18. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts
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    vise to hold workpiece, if possible. Never hold workpiece with your hands. 22. Never leave Drill Press running unattended. Turn the power OFF. 23. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician. 24. People with pacemakers should consult
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    ensure medical problems are manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately. Drill Press Safety Warnings and Precautions 1. Secure the Drill Press Base (B6) to the floor using Bolts (not supplied). The floor must be level, smooth and capable of supporting the weight of the drill press
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    and check for bit wobble or machine vibration. If this is found, correct the problem before drilling. 7. Set the proper spindle speed for the specific drilling operation. 8. When finished with the Drill Press, always press the Switch to the OFF position, and remove the Lock Key. 9. Do not mount
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    protective material from the Drill Press components. 1. Position the Base (B6) on a level floor. It is recommended to bolt the Base to the floor using appropriate hardware (not supplied). Column Support (B4) Hex Screws someone help you lift this assembly into place. Rev 07i SKU 43378 Page 
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    Assembly Speed-Belt Chart Spindle Pulley (A3) V-belt (A1) 12. Adjust the height of the Motor Pulley. - Lay a straight edge across the two pulleys. SKU 43378 Page  Idler Pulley (A19) Motor Pulley (11) Pulley Cover (A23) Set Screw (12) V-belt (A1) Rev 07i
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    Using a wrench, tighten four Hex Nuts (14) supporting the Motor. - Turn the Belt Tension Lever ( Pulley Assembly Drawing at the end of this manual). - Place the V-belt between Spindle Pulley ) to the Head Assembly and drill bit. - Secure a three inch drill bit in the Chuck. - 43378 Page  Rev 07i
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    workpiece being drilled. 2. Open the Chuck and insert the drill bit drill bit down with the Feed Handles to where the hole is to be drilled while drilling any type of material. 8. drill the hole into the workpiece. Warning: If the drill 10. When the drilling is complete, press the Switch to
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    Collar. Stop turning the Feed Handle when the pointer and scale indicate the desired depth. 7. Turn the Drill Press OFF. Locking the Chuck at a Specific Depth 1. Loosen the Depth Locking Screw. 2. Turn the Feed the angle. 4. Retighten the Lock Screw, then the Set Screw. SKU 43378 Page 11 Rev 07i
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    -front notch of the Quill Spring Cap (39). Hold it in place and, using a wrench, remove the (outer) Hex Nut (38) only. Rev 07i SKU 43378 Page 12
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    or damaged in any way. 7. Lubricate Spindle assembly with a light oil, weekly. 8. Periodically, grease the rack. 9. Store in a clean and dry location. Rev 07i SKU 43378 Page 13
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    SYMPTOM Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Drill bit burns or smokes - Incorrect spindle speed - Dull drill bit - Drilling too slowly - Lacking lubrication - Change spindle speed - Replace with new bit - Drill faster - Lubricate cutting area Makes unusual noise - Belt tension set wrong -
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    4 Hex Screw, M8x16 27 Stop Pin 5 Adjusting Lever 28 Connector Wire 6 Motor Support Bracket 29 Lock Washer, Ext., 5mm 7 Motor Support Bracket 30 Pan Head Screw, M5x12 8 Motor Mount 31 Switch 9 Lock Washer, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 43378 Page 15 Rev 07i
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    Head Assembly Drawing 41 42 SKU 43378 Page 16
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    A19 Idler Pulley A20 Idler Pivot A21 Knob A22 Pan Head Screw, M5x8 A23 Pulley Cover A24 Washer, HD Screw, M16x12 A25 Foam Washer SKU 43378 Page 17 Rev 07i
  • Harbor Freight Tools 43378 | User Manual - Page 18
    Pulley and Spindle Assembly Drawing When ordering a part from this drawing, add an "A" prefix to the part number. SKU 43378 Page 18 Rev 07i
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    Head Screw, M10x40 B6 Base B7 Table Support w/ Indicator B8 Table Crank B10 Gear Pin B11 Set Screw, Socket, M6x10 B12 Bevel Table Lock Screw B13 Table Clamp B14 Arm w/ Scale B15 Table B16 Arm Locking Handle B17 Helical Gear B18 Worm B19 Collar SKU 43378 Page 19 Rev 07i
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    Base and Table Assembly Drawing When ordering a part from this drawing, add a "B" prefix to the part number. SKU 43378 Page 20 Rev 07i
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16 SPEED FLOOR DRILL PRESS
Model
43378
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools
®
.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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