Chicago Electric 66127 Installation manual

19.2V 3/8” CORDLESS

DRILL/DRIVER

66127

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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SAVE THIS MANUAL

Keep this manual for the safety warn-

ings and precautions, assembly, operat-

ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning

procedures. Write the product’s serial

number in the back of the manual near the

assembly diagram (or month and year of

purchase if product has no number). Keep

this manual and the receipt in a safe and

dry place for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

In this manual, on the labeling,

and all other information provid-

ed with this product:

This is the safety alert

symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal

injury hazards. Obey all

safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates

a hazardous

situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

indicates a

hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used

with the safety

alert symbol, indicates a

hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to

address practices

not related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without

the safety alert

symbol, is used to address

practices not related to

personal injury.

General Power Tool Safety

Warnings

WARNING Read all safety

warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric

shock, re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and

instructions for future reference.

The term ″power tool″ in the

warnings refers to your battery-

operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety1.

Keep work area clean and well lit.a.

Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-

dents.

Do not operate power tools inb.

explosive atmospheres, such as in

the presence of ammable liquids,

gases or dust. Power tools create

sparks which may ignite the dust or

fumes.

Keep children and bystandersc.

away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose

control.

Do not expose power tools to raind.

or wet conditions. Water entering

a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

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Personal safety2.

Stay alert, watch what you are do-a.

ing and use common sense when

operating a power tool. Do not use

a power tool while you are tired

or under the inuence of drugs,

alcohol or medication. A moment

of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal

injury.

Use personal protective equip-b.

ment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection used for appropri-

ate conditions will reduce personal

injuries.

Prevent unintentional starting.c.

Ensure the switch is in the off-

position before connecting battery

pack, picking up or carrying the

tool. Carrying power tools with your

nger on the switch or energizing

power tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

Do not overreach. Keep properd.

footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loosee.

clothing or jewelry. Keep your

hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

If devices are provided for the con-f.

nection of dust extraction and col-

lection facilities, ensure these are

connected and properly used. Use

of these devices can reduce dust-

related hazards.

Only use safety equipment thatg.

has been approved by an appropri-

ate standards agency. Unapproved

safety equipment may not provide

adequate protection. Eye protection

must be ANSI-approved and breath-

ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-

proved for the specic hazards in the

work area.

Power tool use and care3.

Do not force the power tool. Usea.

the correct power tool for your ap-

plication. The correct power tool will

do the job better and safer at the rate

for which it was designed.

Do not use the power tool if theb.

switch does not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be con-

trolled with the switch is dangerous

and must be repaired.

Disconnect the battery pack fromc.

the power tool before making any

adjustments, changing accesso-

ries, or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool ac-

cidentally.

Store idle power tools out of thed.

reach of children and do not allow

persons unfamiliar with the power

tool or these instructions to oper-

ate the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained

users.

Maintain power tools. Check fore.

misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts and any

other condition that may affect the

power tool’s operation. If dam-

aged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained power

tools.

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Use the power tool and tool bitsf.

in accordance with these instruc-

tions, taking into account the

working conditions and the work

to be performed. Use of the power

tool for operations different from

those intended could result in a haz-

ardous situation.

Battery tool use and care4.

Recharge only with the chargera.

specied by the manufacturer. A

charger that is suitable for one type of

battery pack may create a risk of re

when used with another battery pack.

Use power tools only with speci-b.

cally designated battery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may

create a risk of injury and re.

When battery pack is not in use,c.

keep it away from other metal ob-

jects, like paper clips, coins, keys,

nails, screws or other small metal

objects, that can make a connec-

tion from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals togeth-

er may cause burns or a re.

Under abusive conditions, liquidd.

may be ejected from the battery;

avoid contact. If contact acciden-

tally occurs, ush with water. If

liquid contacts eyes, additionally

seek medical help. Liquid ejected

from the battery may cause irritation

or burns.

Always switch to a fresh Batterye.

Pack when tool performance be-

gins to diminish. Severe heat is de-

structive to a Battery Pack. The more

heat generated, the faster the Battery

Pack loses power. A Battery Pack

that gets too hot can be permanently

damaged. Never over-discharge a

Battery Pack by using the tool while

tool performance is decreasing.

When tool performance begins to

diminish, stop the tool, recharge the

Battery Pack, and use the fresh Bat-

tery Pack for optimal performance.

Service5.

Have your power tool serviced bya.

a qualied repair person using

only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the

power tool is maintained.

Drill Safety Warnings

Hold power tools by insulated grip-1.

ping surfaces when performing an

operation where the cutting tool

may contact hidden wiring or its

own cord. Contact with a ″live″ wire

will make exposed metal parts of the

tool ″live″ and shock the operator.

Maintain labels and nameplates on2.

the tool. These carry important safety

information. If unreadable or miss-

ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a

replacement.

Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare3.

to begin work before turning on the

tool.

Do not lay the tool down until it has4.

come to a complete stop. Moving

parts can grab the surface and pull

the tool out of your control.

When using a handheld power tool,5.

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both hands to resist starting torque.

Do not leave the tool unattended6.

when it is plugged into an electrical

outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it

from its electrical outlet before leav-

ing.

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7. The battery charger gets

hot during use. The

charger’s heat can build

up to unsafe levels and

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receive adequate ventilation, due to

an electrical fault, or if it is used in a

hot environment.

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mable surface. Do not obstruct any

vents on the charger. Especially

avoid placing the charger on car-

pets and rugs; they are not only

ammable, but they also obstruct

vents under the charger.

Place the charger on a stable, solid,

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stable metal workbench or concrete

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smoke detector in the area. Fre-

quently monitor the charger and

battery during use.

This product is not a toy. Keep it out8.

of reach of children.

People with pacemakers should9.

consult their physician(s) before use.

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imity to heart pacemaker could cause

pacemaker interference or pacemak-

er failure. In addition, people with

pacemakers should:

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on.

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avoid electrical shock.

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grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-

rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-

mented – it prevents sustained elec-

trical shock.

Some dust created by power sand-10.

ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities, contains

chemicals known [to the State of Cali-

fornia] to cause cancer, birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

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ment or other masonry products

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cally treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures var-

ies, depending on how often you do

this type of work. To reduce your

exposure to these chemicals: work in

a well ventilated area, and work with

approved safety equipment, such as

those dust masks that are specially

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particles. (California Health & Safety

Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

WARNING: Handling the cord on11.

this product will expose you to lead,

a chemical known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling. (Califor-

nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,

et seq.)

The warnings, precautions, and in-12.

structions discussed in this instruction

manual cannot cover all possible con-

ditions and situations that may occur.

It must be understood by the operator

that common sense and caution are

factors which cannot be built into this

product, but must be supplied by the

operator.

Vibration Safety

This tool vibrates during use. Re-

peated or long-term exposure to

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vibration may cause temporary or

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to the hands, arms and shoulders. To

reduce the risk of vibration-related

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Anyone using vibrating tools regu-1.

larly or for an extended period should

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then have regular medical check-

ups to ensure medical problems are

not being caused or worsened from

use. Pregnant women or people

who have impaired blood circulation

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vous system disorders, diabetes, or

Raynaud’s Disease should not use

this tool. If you feel any symptoms

related to vibration (such as tingling,

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seek medical advice as soon as pos-

sible.

Do not smoke during use. Nico-2.

tine reduces the blood supply to the

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Wear suitable gloves to reduce the3.

vibration effects on the user.

Use tools with the lowest vibration4.

when there is a choice between dif-

ferent processes.

Include vibration-free periods each5.

day of work.

Grip tool as lightly as possible (while6.

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the tool do the work.

To reduce vibration, maintain the tool7.

as explained in this manual. If any

abnormal vibration occurs, stop use

immediately.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Charger Input 

Power Output 19.2 VDC NiCd

Battery, 1.7 aH

Drill Speed 0 - 600 RPM

Forward/Reverse

Chuck Type 3/8” Keyless

Torque Settings 15 Standard Setting

+ One Drill Setting

Trigger Settings Forward/Reverse

UNPACKING

When unpacking, make sure that the

item is intact and undamaged. If any parts

are missing or broken, please call Harbor

Freight Tools at the number shown on the

cover of this manual as soon as possible.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

PUTTING INTO USE

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set

up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT

SERIOUS INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL

OPERATION:

Turn the Forward/Reverse

Switch of the tool to its center,

locked position and remove

the Battery before assembling

or making any adjustments to

the tool.

Note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near

the end of this manual.

Charging the Battery

The Battery Pack (15) must be1.

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use. Do not charge the Battery Pack

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Pack and/or Charger (21) may be

damaged. Do not leave the Charger

unattended while charging. Charge

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Move the Forward/Reverse Switch of2.

the Drill to its center, locked position.

Push the Battery Release Button on3.

top of the Battery down, and slide the

Battery off the handle of the Drill.

Chuck (4) Torque

Selector

Level

(18)

Battery

Release

Button

Slide the Battery onto the Charger.4.

Plug the Charger into a grounded120

volt electrical outlet.

Verify that the charging indicator light5.

comes on. If it does not come on,

check the power cord connection.

Charge the Battery until the charging

indicator light turns off.

Note: While charging, the Battery and

Charger may become warm to the

touch. This is normal, and does not

indicate a problem.

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Once the Battery is charged, discon-6.

nect the Charger from the electrical

outlet and the Charger from the Bat-

tery Pack. Connect the Battery to the

base of the Drill.

Installing a Drill Bit

Turn the Chuck (4) of the Drill coun-1.

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wide enough to receive a 3/8” bit.

Place the bit of a driver or drill (not2.

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Chuck clockwise until secure.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set

up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT

SERIOUS INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL

OPERATION:

Turn the Forward/Reverse

Switch of the tool to its center,

locked position and remove

the Battery before performing

any inspection, maintenance,

or cleaning procedures.

Work Piece and Work Area Set Up

Designate a work area that is clean1.

and well-lit. The work area must not

allow access by children or pets to

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Secure loose work pieces using a2.

vise or clamps (not included) to pre-

vent movement while working.

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4. Warning, to prevent serious

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hidden utility lines before drilling or

driving screws.

General Operating Instructions

Mark the position of the hole to be1.

drilled with a center punch to prevent

the Drill from “walking”.

Attach the Battery to the bottom of2.

the handle, it will click when it locks

into place.

Move the Forward/Reverse Switch to3.

the desired position.

Turn the Torque Selector to the cor-4.

rect torque setting. Do not change

the torque setting while the drill is

moving.

Pull the Trigger to start the Drill. Al-5.

low the drill to come up to full speed,

before, applying it to the work sur-

face.

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as torque will cause the tool to twist.

When drilling in light gauge metal or7.

wood, place a wooden block behind

the material to prevent damage to the

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cutting oil when drilling iron or steel.

Use a coolant when drilling nonfer-

rous metals such as copper, brass, or

aluminum.

To drill holes parallel to the ground,8.

make sure the bubble stays between

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To determine the battery charge level,9.

hold down the Battery Charge Indi-

cator. There are three lights (red,

yellow, green), if all three are lit the

battery is fully charged. If only the

red and yellow lights are illuminated,

the battery is partially charged. If

only the red light is illuminated, then

the battery will need to be charged

soon.

Level

Battery Charge

Indicator

When the hole is drilled, remove the10.

drill bit from the hole while the Drill is

still running. This prevents the Drill Bit

from getting caught in the hole and

causing damage.

To prevent accidents, turn off the tool11.

and disconnect its power supply after

use. Clean, then store the tool in-

doors out of children’s reach.

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MAINTENANCE AND

SERVICING

Procedures not specically

explained in this manual

must be performed only by a

qualied technician.

TO PREVENT

SERIOUS INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL

OPERATION:

Turn the Power Switch of the

tool to its “OFF” position and

unplug the tool from its

electrical outlet before

performing any inspection,

maintenance, or cleaning

procedures.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS

INJURY FROM TOOL

FAILURE:

Do not use damaged

equipment. If abnormal noise

or vibration occurs, have the

problem corrected before

further use.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and

Lubrication

BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the

general condition of the tool. Check

for loose screws, misalignment or

binding of moving parts, cracked or

broken parts, damaged electrical wir-

ing, and any other condition that may

affect its safe operation.

AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces

of the tool with clean cloth.

3. WARNING! If the supply cord of

this power tool is damaged, it must

be replaced only by a qualied

service technician.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR

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MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES

ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF

ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE

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IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR

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