Manual For The 68283 Digital Torque Adapter

User Manual: Manual for the 68283 Digital Torque Adapter 1/2 in. Drive Digital Torque Adapter

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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.

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
Copyright© by Harbor Freight Tools®. All 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.

Read this material before using this
product. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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General Safety Warnings

Specifications
Drive Size

1/2″

Accuracy

+ 2%

Included
Adapters

1/2″ - 3/8″
1/2″ - 1/4″

WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during use.

Torque Range 29.5 ft-lb to 147.5 ft-lb
Auto
Shutdown

After 70 Seconds

Memory

Stores up to 50 torque readings

Battery

Two AAA Batteries (Included)

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.

2. Do not exceed the Digital Torque
Adapter's max. torque value.
3. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not
mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Position batteries in proper polarity. Do not
use swollen or leaking batteries.
4. Use as intended only. Do not
use as prybar or hammer.
5. Do not submerge Digital Torque Adapter.
6. Do not disassemble Digital Torque Adapter.
7. Do not expose the Digital Torque Adapter to
extreme temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.
8. Do not excessively shake Digital Torque Adapter.
9. This product is not a toy. Keep it
out of reach of children.
10. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual 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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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6. Press the Memory (“M”) button and the “P/T” button
at the same time to select the desired torque unit.

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.

Functions

7. The Adapter contains three unit
selections: kg-m, ft-lb and N-m.
8. To increase the current torque value,
press and hold down the Increase (“+”)
button until value is reached.
9. To lower the current torque value,
press and hold down the Decrease (“-”)
button until value is reached.

LED
Light

10. Note: The Display will show “00.0” if no
selection is made after ten seconds.
11. During operation, the LED light will flash GREEN.
12. Once you are 20% away from targeted torque, the
LED will flash YELLOW and the buzzer will beep.
13. When targeted torque is reached, the LED will
change to RED and a long buzz will sound.

Display

Peak and Trace

14. To set peak torque, press and release
the “P/T” button when Adaptor is on.

Power

15. The Display will show “PtoP” and
then “00.0” two seconds later.
16. To trace torque setting, press
and release “P/T” button.
17. The Display will show “trACE” and
then “00.0” two seconds later.

Decrease
Torque

Increase
Torque

Memory
Anvil

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.

18. To store a torque reading, have the Digital Torque
Adapter in “PtoP” mode. When you use it, the
Adapter can store the reading automatically.
19. Press the Memory button. The Display Panel
will show the stored reading as “P01”.
20. To show the second stored reading, press the
Memory button again for one second. The second
torque value will be designated as “P02”.
21. The Digital Torque Adapter can store up to
fifty torque values, the highest being “P50”.
22. Note: “P50” will be the most recent saved
setting while “P01” will be the oldest.

1. Securely fasten Adapter to ratchet.

23. If the torque setting is exceeded by 125%, the
LED will flash RED and the alarm will beep.

2. Attach an adapter to end of anvil,
if desired. Once fastened, press the Power
button to activate the Adapter. The LCD
Display will show “trACE” and “PtoP.”

24. WARNING! Do not press the Memory and
Power buttons at the same time. This will
calibrate the tool and alter the preset values.

3. After two seconds, the Display will show “00.0”.

25. To turn off the Adapter, press the Power button
OR wait for the Adapter to turn off automatically.

4. Swing the Adapter. The Display will
show the measured torque.

26. Clean, then store the tool indoors
out of children's reach.

5. Note: If you do not use the Adapter, the
Adapter will eventually shut off.

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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a
qualified technician.

Replacing Batteries
1. NOTE: When battery power is low, a
“
” icon will appear on the display
screen. Battery life will depend on battery
quality and amount of hours tool is used.
2. To replace batteries, unfasten screws
holding Battery Cap in place and
remove Battery Cap from device.
3. Remove old batteries.
4. Install new AAA batteries, making
sure to follow indicated polarity.
5. Replace Battery Cap and screws.

Cleaning, Maintenance,
and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for loose hardware,
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. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the
non-metal parts of the tool. Use only a
mild detergent or a damp cloth. Do not
let water come into contact with tool.

6. Remove batteries if Torque Adapter
will be stored for a long time.

Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability
standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for the period 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 consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion
may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Record Product's Serial Number Here:
Note:

If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

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