Chicago Electric HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS 98544 Installation manual

10.8 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER

98544

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 mains-

operated (corded) power tool or

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.

Electrical safety2.

Power tool plugs must match thea.

outlet. Never modify the plug in

any way. Do not use any adapter

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plugs with grounded power tools.

Unmodied plugs and matching out-

lets will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with groundedb.

surfaces such as pipes, radiators,

ranges and refrigerators. There is

an increased risk of electric shock if

your body is grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rainc.or wet conditions. Water entering

a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never used.

the cord for carrying, pulling or

unplugging the power tool. Keep

cord away from heat, oil, sharp

edges or moving parts. Damaged

or entangled cords increase the risk

of electric shock.

When operating a power tool out-e.

doors, use an extension cord suit-

able for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the

risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a dampf. location is unavoidable, use a

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI) protected supply. Use of

a GFCI reduces the risk of electric

shock.

Personal safety3.

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-po-

sition before connecting to power

source and/or battery pack, pick-

ing up or carrying the tool. Carry-

ing power tools with your nger on

the switch or energizing power tools

that have the switch on invites acci-

dents.

Remove any adjusting key ord.

wrench before turning the power

tool on. A wrench or a key left at-

tached to a rotating part of the power

tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep propere.

footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loosef. 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-g.

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 thath.

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-

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proved for the specic hazards in the

work area.

Power tool use and care4.

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 plug from thec.power source and/or the battery

pack from the power tool before

making any adjustments, chang-

ing accessories, or storing power

tools. Such preventive safety mea-

sures reduce the risk of starting the

power tool accidentally.

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.

Keep cutting tools sharp andf. clean. Properly maintained cutting

tools with sharp cutting edges are

less likely to bind and are easier to

control.

Use the power tool, accessoriesg.

and tool bits etc. in accordance

with these instructions, taking into

account the working conditions

and the work to be performed. Use

of the power tool for operations differ-

ent from those intended could result

in a hazardous situation.

Battery tool use and care5.

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.

Service6.

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.

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Specic Drill/Driver Safety

Warnings

Maintain a safe working environ-1. ment. Keep the work area well lit.

Make sure there is adequate sur-

rounding workspace. Always keep

the work area free of obstructions,

grease, oil, trash, and other debris.

Do not use the Cordless Drill/Driver

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dusts, and vapors. Do not use this

product in a damp or wet location.

Maintain labels and nameplates on2. the Cordless Drill/Driver. These

carry important information. If un-

readable or missing, contact Harbor

Freight Tools for a replacement.

When using the Cordless Drill/3.

Driver, always maintain a rm grip

on the tool with both hands.

Hold the tool by its insulated grip-4. ping surfaces when performing an

operation where the Cordless Drill/

Driver may contact hidden wiring.

Contact with a “live” wire will make

exposed metal parts of the Cordless

Drill/Driver “live” and shock the op-

erator.

Do not use the Cordless Drill/5. Driver or Charger if it has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors,

or immersed in liquid.

To avoid electric shock, do not6. pull or carry the Charger by its

Power Cord or pull the Power Cord

around sharp corners or edges.

Do not unplug the Charger by pulling

on the Power Cord. Keep the Power

Cord away from heated surfaces.

To avoid electrical shock, do not7. handle the Charger or the Cordless

Drill/Driver with wet hands.

Keep the Handles of the Cordless8. Drill/Driver dry, clean, and free

from oil or grease.

Avoid unintentional starting.9. Make

sure you are prepared to begin work

before turning on the Cordless Drill/

Driver.

Never leave the Charger unat-10. tended when it is plugged into an

electrical outlet. Unplug the Char-

ger from its electrical outlet before

leaving. Place the Charger on a solid

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PROPER BATTERY PACK CARE:11. Battery Pack (44) leakage may oc-

cur under extreme usage or tem-

perature conditions. If Battery Pack

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with lemon juice and vinegar then

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comes into contact with the eyes,

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and contact a doctor immediately.

Never burn the Battery Pack, as it

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the Cordless Drill/Driver with a leak-

ing Battery Pack. Contact local solid

waste authorities for instructions on

correct disposal or recycling of the

Battery Pack.

WARNING! People with pace-12. makers should consult their

physician(s) before using this

product. Operation of electrical

equipment in close proximity to a

heart pacemaker could cause inter-

ference or failure of the pacemaker.

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13. 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.14. Keep it

out of reach of children.

People with pacemakers should15. consult their physician(s) before

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proximity to heart pacemaker could

cause pacemaker interference or

pacemaker failure. In addition, peo-

ple 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-16. 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:17. Handling the cord on

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-18. 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

permanent physical injury, particularly

to the hands, arms and shoulders. To

reduce the risk of vibration-related

injury:

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

to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-

vous system disorders, diabetes, or

Raynaud’s Disease should not use

this tool. If you feel any medical or

physical symptoms related to vibra-

tion (such as tingling, numbness, and

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advice as soon as possible.

Do not smoke during use. Nico-2. tine reduces the blood supply to the

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of vibration-related injury.

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.

GROUNDING

TO PREVENT

ELECTRIC SHOCK

AND DEATH FROM

INCORRECT GROUNDING

WIRE CONNECTION:

Check with a qualied

electrician if you are in doubt

as to whether the outlet is

properly grounded. Do not

modify the power cord plug

provided with the tool. Never

remove the grounding prong

from the plug. Do not use the

tool if the power cord or plug

is damaged. If damaged, have

it repaired by a service facility

before use. If the plug will not

t the outlet, have a proper

outlet installed by a qualied

electrician.

Grounded Tools: Tools with Three

Prong Plugs

Tools marked with “Grounding Re-1. quired” have a three wire cord and

three prong grounding plug. The

plug must be connected to a properly

grounded outlet. If the tool should

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electrically malfunction or break

down, grounding provides a low

resistance path to carry electricity

away from the user, reducing the risk

of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug

and Outlet.)

The grounding prong in the plug is2. connected through the green wire in-

side the cord to the grounding system

in the tool. The green wire in the cord

must be the only wire connected to

the tool’s grounding system and must

never be attached to an electrically

“live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug

and Outlet.)

The tool must be plugged into an3. appropriate outlet, properly installed

and grounded in accordance with all

codes and ordinances. The plug and

outlet should look like those in the

preceding illustration. (See 3-Prong

Plug and Outlet.)

Double Insulated Tools: Tools

with Two Prong Plugs

Tools marked “Double Insulated” do1. not require grounding. They have

a special double insulation system

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and complies with the applicable

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tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard

Association, and the National Electri-

cal Code. (See Outlets for 2-Prong

Plug.)

Double insulated tools may be used2. in either of the 120 volt outlets shown

in the preceding illustration. (See

Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)

Extension Cords

Grounded1. tools require a three wire

extension cord. Double Insulated

tools can use either a two or three

wire extension cord.

As the distance from the supply outlet2. increases, you must use a heavier

gauge extension cord. Using exten-

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wire causes a serious drop in voltage,

resulting in loss of power and pos-

sible tool damage.

(See Table A.)

The smaller the gauge number of the3. wire, the greater the capacity of the

cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord

can carry a higher current than a 16

gauge cord. (See Table A.)

When using more than one exten-4. sion cord to make up the total length,

make sure each cord contains at

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(See Table A.)

If you are using one extension cord5. for more than one tool, add the

nameplate amperes and use the sum

to determine the required minimum

(See Table A.)

If you are using an extension cord6. outdoors, make sure it is marked with



indicate it is acceptable for outdoor

use.

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Make sure the extension cord is prop-7. erly wired and in good electrical con-

dition. Always replace a damaged

extension cord or have it repaired by



Protect the extension cords from8. sharp objects, excessive heat, and

damp or wet areas.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE

GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*

(120/240 VOLT)

NAMEPLATE

AMPERES

(at full load)

EXTENSION CORD

LENGTH

25’

50’

75’

100’

150’

0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16

2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14

3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12

5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12

7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -

12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -

16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -

TABLE A * Based on limiting the line

voltage drop to ve volts at

150% of the rated amperes.

Symbology

Double Insulated

Canadian Standards Association



V~ Volts Alternating Current

AAmperes

n0xxxx/min. 

(RPM)

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source 1.3Ah Battery, 10.8v



Charge Time 3-5 Hours (after initial

charge)

Charger Input 

Charger Output 15V DC, 400mA

Chuck Type 3/8” Jacobs® Keyless

Max. Torque 100 in./lb.

Torque Settings 22 Clutch Settings

Variable Speed 0-600 RPM

Reversible Yes

 Yes

Weight 2 lb. (Drill Only)

UNPACKING

When unpacking, make sure 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.

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 Power

Switch of the tool to its “OFF”

position and unplug the tool

from its electrical outlet

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.

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Lithium Battery Safety and

Charging Instructions

Do not leave Drill/Driver unattended1. while charging.

Battery charging should be done by2. adults only.

3.



items.

Turn charger off when battery is4. charged, and unplug charger from

battery-powered device.

Disconnect AC wall chargers from5. outlets while not in use.

If battery-powered device has been6. damaged, immediately stop use,

unplug, and safely move away from



Follow instructions for charging7. battery. Do NOT charge longer than

recommended.

Charging

The Battery Pack (44) requires charg-1. ing before the initial use. The recom-

mended initial charge time is eight

hours, prior to initial use of the Cord-

less Drill/Driver. Place the Charger

on a solid surface such as a garage



Note: Always switch to a fresh battery

when tool performance begins to

diminish. Severe heat is destructive



the faster the battery will lose power.

A battery that gets too hot can be

permanently damaged. Never over-

discharge a battery by using the tool

after performance decreases. Never

attempt to discharge a battery by

continuing to pull the trigger. When

tool performance begins to diminish,

stop the tool, recharge the battery,

and use a fully charged battery for

optimal performance.

When the Battery Pack-after initial2. charge-requires recharging, it must



to operate at full power.

Charging room temperature: 50° F. –3. 104° F.

Depress both buttons at the rear of4. the Battery Pack and slide the unit

down to detach from the Drill/Driver.

5. 

Charger (57) in one position, insert

into Charger, plug Charger into

Adapter (60), and plug Adapter into

any standard electrical outlet.

While charging, the Battery6. Pack, Charger, and Adapter may be-

come warm to the touch. This is nor-

mal, and does not indicate a problem.

When the Battery Pack is in the Char-7. ger, both the red and green lights on

the Charger will be illuminated while

charging, when the Battery Pack is

fully charged the red light will turn

off, indicating that the Battery Pack is

ready for use. Once the Battery Pack

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