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For technical questions, please call 1‑800‑444‑3353.

SKU  68148        

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Keep this manual for the safety 

warnings and precautions, assembly, 

operating, 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 

provided 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, fire 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.

1. 

Work area safety

a. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b. 

Do not operate power tools in 

explosive atmospheres, such 

as in the presence of flammable 

liquids, gases or dust.

  

Power 

tools create sparks which may 

ignite the dust or fumes.

c. 

Keep children and bystanders 

away while operating a 

power tool.

  

Distractions can 

cause you to lose control.

2. 

Electrical safety

a. 

Power tool plugs must match the 

outlet.  Never modify the plug in 

any way.  Do not use any adapter 

plugs with grounded power tools.  

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets 

will reduce risk of electric shock..

b. 

Do not expose power tools to 

rain or wet conditions.  Water 

Summary of Contents for 68148

Page 1: ...rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For tec...

Page 2: ... 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 fire and or serious injury Save all warnin...

Page 3: ...tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents d Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations e Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or lo...

Page 4: ...ve wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator 4 Keep clear of moving parts 5 Unplug before inspecting removing or installing chisel or performing any service 6 Pull on chisel after installation and before use chisel may move but MUST NOT slide out 7 Do not operate this tool if you have back neck or wrist injuries or other conditions that will be aggravated by the se...

Page 5: ...anual cannot cover all possible conditions 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 Repeated or long term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury particularly to the hands arms...

Page 6: ...ation See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Extension Cords 1 Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord 2 As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool...

Page 7: ...d 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 five volts at 150 of the rated amperes Symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories Inc V Volts Alternating Current A Amper...

Page 8: ...KING When unpacking make sure the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 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 Note For additional informatio...

Page 9: ...tion Hammer is unplugged 2 Pull the Chuck 35 back to open NOTE If the Chuck is difficult to open lightly tap it with a hammer 3 Insert the shank portion of the chisel into Chuck as far as it will go Release the Chuck 4 Pull chisel to verify it is secure 5 The Side Handle 62 can swing around to either side of the tool To adjust its position turn it counterclockwise and slide to the desired position...

Page 10: ...are misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth 3 Wipe tool with a lint free cloth after each use to remove all dust and grit from the tool NOTE The Demolition Hammer has an air tight construction allowing for three months of conti...

Page 11: ... allow to cool Press reset button on tool 4 Have technician service tool Tool operates slowly Extension cord too long or wire size too small Eliminate use of extension cord If an extension cord is needed use shorter heavier gauge cord See Extension Cords in GROUNDING section Performance decreases over time 1 Accessory dull or damaged 2 Carbon brushes worn or damaged 1 Keep cutting accessories shar...

Page 12: ...3 Steel Ball Ø8 6 34 Compress Spring 1 35 Chuck 1 36 Ball Press 1 37 Retaining Ring Ø28 1 38 Seal Ring 1 39 O Ring Ø31 5xØ2 1 40 Ball Bearing 6201 1 41 Dust Seal 1 42 Armature 1 43 Insulation Washer 1 44 Ball Bearing 608 1 45 Brush Terminal 2 46 Fan Guide 1 47 Tapping Screw ST4 8x58 2 48 Stator 1 49 Flat Washer Ø5 2 50 Housing 1 51 Carbon Brush 2 51B Brush Holder 2 52 Brush Cap 2 53 Rubber Cap 2 5...

Page 13: ...Page 13 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 68148 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ...

Page 14: ...d of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequen...

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