Harbor Freight Tools 68147 User Manual - Page 13

Safety General Operating Instructions TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, ear protection, steel-toe boots, and dust mask during use. Keep feet clear of Breaker Hammer. Keep children and animals well clear of the work area. 1. Check Chisel for dullness, cracks, or other damage. 7. Push the tip forcibly down to begin striking material. NOTICE: Running tool with no load or "empty blows" will damage the Breaker Hammer. CAUTION! Once activated, do not press, bear down, or thrust forcibly against the work surface. Allow the Breaker Hammer's own weight to supply the needed force. CAUTION! Dull tipped chisels can cause unnecessary chisel movement, resulting in tool wear and possible injury. Use only sharp tipped chisels. 2. Clearly mark the work area. 3. Make sure that the Trigger is in the off‑position, then plug the tool into an outlet on a circuit rated to 20 amps. 4. Set the bit against the work area. CAUTION! Keep power cord away from moving machines. 5. Place one hand on the Side Handle and the other hand around the Main Handle. 6. Press down on the Trigger. Note: Trigger does not lock. Keep pressure on the Trigger to keep running the tool. Note: If the Breaker Hammer has not been used for a long time or is being used in low temperatures, the tool may require 3-5 minutes to warm up. NOTE: Carbon Brushes will wear during use. The Breaker Hammer will stop working if the Brushes are worn. This does NOT mean Breaker Hammer is malfunctioning or broken, only that the worn Brushes will need to be replaced with the included Brushes by a qualified technician. 8. When work is complete, release the Trigger. The Trigger is spring-loaded and will return to the off position automatically. 9. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and disconnect its power supply after use. 10. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children's reach. Setup Operation Maintenance Item 68147 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13