Kreg 500 Series User manual

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English 2

French (N. America) 11

Spanish (N. America) 21

Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 500-Series

Manual applies to all 500-Series Pocket-Hole Jigs

Safety Precautions

WARNING Before using a power tool with this product, read, and follow the

tool manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions in addition to the safety

precautions below to reduce risk of serious injury from hazards such as re, electric

shock, or rotating drill bit.

■Always wear personal protective equipment recommended by the manufacturer of

the power tool you are using, such as eye, hearing, or respiratory protection.

■The drill bit is sharp. Handle with care.

■Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your tools to replace safe

work practices. A moment of carelessness is sufcient to cause severe injury.

■Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause contact with the

rotating bit.

■When drilling, always ensure workpiece is clamped securely. It is dangerous to

hold workpiece in place by hand.

WARNING Do not operate this tool or any machinery while under the inuence of

drugs, alcohol, or medications.

WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including Acrylonitrile and

other chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and

reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .2

Pre-Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Description . . . . . . . . . 3

Operation - Drilling Your First

PocketHole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operation - Drilling and Driving

Pocket-HoleScrews . . . . . . . . . 6

Using the Quick Reset Feature . . . . 8

Using Your Kreg Jig. . . . . . . . . . 9

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pre-Operation

Review this section before you begin. Ensure you have all tools/materials on hand

and compare the package with the items listed in the Hardware Included and Product

Description sections. If any item appears missing or lost, do not use this product.

Contact Technical Support or return product to place of purchase.

Product Description

Part Description Part Description

KPHJ520 Pocket-Hole Jig A1-Drill

Guide with GripMaxx™ anti-slip

surface

D Easy-set stop collar

B Easy-set pocket-hole drill bit E 6" Driver bit

C Material thickness gauge/Hex wrench

Note This product may include sample screws and a clamp, depending upon the

model you have purchased.

Operation - Drilling Your First PocketHole

1 Determine the Material Thickness and Set the Stop Collar

a. Use the material thickness gauge (C) to determine the material thickness range.

b. Set the stop collar (D) by placing it on the drill bit (B) and aligning the window of

the stop collar (D) with the material thickness range determined in step a.

c. Use the hex wrench (C) to lock the stop collar (D) into place on the drill bit (B).

2 Adjust the Drill Guide

Adjust the drill guide by pressing both tabs (1) on the guide and sliding it to the

measurement setting (2) that corresponds with your material measurement.

3 Position Your Workpiece

There are two different methods for aligning your Kreg Jig with your workpiece:

a. Align the center line of any pocket-hole guide (numbers 1, 2, or 3) with the

desired location on your workpiece. For wider panels (over 3-1/2" wide) pocket

holes should be placed 5/8" to 1-1/2" from each edge of the workpiece and then

every 6" to 8".

b. Use the board centering marks (letters A, B, or C) to center two pocket holes on

the workpiece ranging in width from 1-1/4" to 3-1/2" wide. See the table below

for details on each size range.

1 2 3 A B C

Board Width Center Mark Drill Guide

1-1/4" to 1-3/4" C 2 and 3

1-3/4" to 2-3/8" A 1 and 2

2-3/8" to 3-1/2" B 1 and 3

c. Place your workpiece in the jig and squeeze the handle (4) repeatedly to clamp

you workpiece securely into the jig. Proceed to the Operation - Drilling and

Driving Pocket-Hole Screws section to start drilling.

Tip To drill pocket holes on similar

workpieces at a faster pace, see the

Using the Quick Reset Feature section

of the manual.

Tip The handle can be rotated to provide

a comfortable hand position. 4

Operation - Drilling and Driving

Pocket-HoleScrews

1 Drill Pocket Holes

WARNING When drilling, always ensure the workpiece is clamped securely.

a. Place your prepared drill bit (B) with stop collar (D) into your drill.

b. Insert your drill bit into the drill guide (1) and bring your drill up to speed before

contacting the workpiece to ensure correct rotation of the drill bit.

c. Drill until the stop collar (D) stops going any deeper due to contact between the

stop collar (D) and drill guide (1). Remove the drill bit (B) from the drill guide while

the drill bit is still rotating.

d. When done drilling pocket hole(s), pull the trigger (2) to release the clamping

pressure and remove your workpiece.

2 Drive Screws

a. Ensure you are using the correct screw size according to this chart:

Gauged Material

Thickness

Easy-Set

Stop Collar

Material

Thickness Stop

Screw Length

1/2 Range 1/2 1/2 1" (25 mm)

3/4 Range 3/4 3/4 1-1/4" (32 mm)

3/4 3/4 1-1/2" (38 mm)

1-1/2 Range 1½ 1½ 2-1/2" (64 mm)

For more information on screw selections, go to www.Kregtool.com/Screws or

simply scan the QR code on the side of your sample screw package.

Tip A 1" screw is recommended for most applications, but if your workpiece is

on the low end of the range, a 3/4" screw might be required to keep the screw tip

from protruding.

Note If your material thickness falls in the range, use the same setup

techniques as the 3/4" range with a 1-1/2" screw.

b. Clamp joints in place to ensure a better nished joint. These examples show face

joints and edge joints.

WARNING When drilling, always ensure the workpiece is clamped securely.

c. Place your screw on the driver tip (E), position the screw in the pocket hole, and

drive the screw until it is fully seated without overdriving.

Using the Quick Reset Feature

The Quick Reset feature allows you to drill pocket holes on multiple similar

workpieces by limiting the back and forth movement of the clamp for a faster clamp

and release of your workpiece. To use the Quick Reset feature:

a. Squeeze the handle (1) to clamp your workpiece securely in the jig.

b. Tighten the knob (2) by hand until it is tight.

c. Drill your pocket holes.

d. Pull the drill guide release (3) to move the clamp back just enough to release the

workpiece.

e. Align to your next hole location and squeeze the handle (1) two or three times to

quickly re-clamp.

f. Once nished with your similarly-sized workpieces, loosen the knob (2) and pull

the drill guide release (3) to return the clamp to its maximum opening.

Using Your Kreg Jig

a. Your Kreg Jig has been designed to

work in different orientations. You may

nd it more comfortable to work with

your Kreg Jig placed with the end of

the work surface and the handle up

in the air.

b. You can secure the jig in place on your

workbench using the Pocket-Hole Jig

Clamp (1) at the bottom of the jig.

Care and Cleaning

Periodically clean your tool by vacuuming any chips and wood dust.

Keep GripMaxx™ anti-slip surface clean and free of dust by wiping with a damp

cloth.

Accessories

KPHA530 Kreg Micro Drill Guide

KPHA760 Kreg

Bench Clamp

KPHA750 Pocket-Hole Jig Docking

Station

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