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Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 700-Series
Manual applies to all 700-Series Pocket-Hole Jigs

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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 the 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 serious injury.
■Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause contact with the
rotating bit.
■When drilling, always ensure that the workpiece is clamped securely. It is
dangerous to hold the 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-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Description . . . . . . . . . 3
Onboard Tool Storage. . . . . . . . 4
Adjustable Clamp Pressure . . . . .4
Extension Wings . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting Option . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dust Collection Accessories . . . . 6
Docking Station Assembly . . . . . .7
Operation - Drilling Pocket Holes . 12
Operation - Drilling and Driving
Pocket-HoleScrews . . . . . . . . 17
Using Your Kreg Jig. . . . . . . . . 18
Removing the Jig from the Docking
Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing a Kreg 700-Series Jig
fromaMountedDocking Station . 19
Removing a Kreg 700-Series Jig from
an Unmounted Docking Station. . 20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Pre-Assembly
Review this section before you begin. Ensure that you have all tools and materials on
hand. Compare the package with the items listed in the Product Description section.
If any item is missing or lost, do not use this product. Contact Technical Support or
return the product to the place of purchase.
Product Description
A
B
K
L
M
N
C
D
E
F
G
O
J
I
H
Part Description Part Description
A KPHJ720 Jig H1Dock adapters for KPHJ720 (2)
B Dust collection blade I1Material support wings (2)
C Dust adapter J1Adjustable stop arm
D Material thickness gauge/Hex wrench K1Adjustable stop knob
E Easy-set pocket-hole drill bit L1Adjustable stop base
F Easy-set stop collar M1Adjustable stop base wedge
G Driver bits (3" and 6") N1Adjustable stop square nut
O1KPHA760 Pocket-hole jig clamp
1These parts from the KPHA750 pocket-hole jig docking station are included with the
KPHJ720PRO package.
Note The product also includes two sample screw packs (not shown).

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Onboard Tool Storage
The KPHJ720 Jig (A) provides onboard
tool storage for these items:
■Easy-set pocket-hole drill bit (E) with
easy-set stop collar (F) attached
■Material thickness gauge/hex
wrench(D)
■3" and 6" driver bits (G)
E
F
DG
A
Adjustable Clamp Pressure
A knob (1) on the side of the KPHJ720 Jig enables you to increase or decrease the
clamp pressure that is applied to your workpiece. Five pressure settings are available.
The jig ships from the factory with the clamp pressure at the middle setting.
To adjust the clamp pressure:
a. Lift the jig handle all the way up to
release the clamp pressure.
b. Rotate the clamp-pressure
adjustment knob (1) one click in the
desired direction:
■Clockwise to decrease pressure
■Counterclockwise to increase
pressure
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1
c. With a test block in place, reapply the clamp pressure by pressing the jig handle
down in one smooth motion until the jig handle is at its travel limit.
d. Repeat this process as needed until you are satised with the clamp pressure.
Note
■The jig is set to minimum clamp pressure when the “minus” sign on the clamp-
pressure adjustment knob (1) aligns with the selection mark (2).
■The jig is set to maximum clamp pressure when the “plus” sign on the clamp
pressure adjustment knob (1) aligns with the selection mark (2).

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Extension Wings
The KPHJ720 Jig has two extension
wings, one (1) on each side of the jig
base. You can rotate one or both wings
out to 90 degrees to provide added
stability and material support.
Note If you use the optional docking
station with the jig, you will use the
docking station’s material support wings
instead of the extension wings shown
here. See Docking Station Assembly
onpage7.
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Mounting Option
If desired, you can mount the KPHJ720 Jig to your work surface for added stability.
Note These instructions apply to a jig that is used without the optional docking
station.
a. Place the jig in the desired position on your workbench.
b. Rotate the extension wing (1) on each side of the jig to 90 degrees.
Two mounting holes (2) are now accessible (one hole on each side of the jig).
c. Drive one Kreg pocket-hole screw (3) through each mounting hole(2).
Note You can use Kreg SML-C125 screws or any other Kreg pocket-hole screw.
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6
Dust Collection Accessories
You can use the provided dust collection accessories to capture dust as you drill.
To attach the dust collection accessories:
a. If necessary for the hose diameter you are using, attach the dust adapter (C) to
the wide end of the dust collection blade (B).
Hose diameter Requires dust adapter?
1-1/4" No
1-7/8" No
2-1/2" Yes
b. Insert the narrow end of the dust collection blade (B) into the left or right side of
the jig.
B
C
Note You can leave the dust collection blade and dust adapter attached to the jig
when the jig is not in use.

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Docking Station Assembly
This section describes how to assemble the docking station that is included with the
KPHJ720PRO package. You can also purchase the docking station separately (see
Accessories onpage21).
Note If you are not using the docking station, skip this section and continue to
Operation - Drilling Pocket Holes onpage12.
1 Connect the Dock Adapters to the Jig
a. Place the KPHJ720 Jig (A) on a at surface.
b. With one hand, lift one side of the jig (A) slightly.
c. With your other hand, place a dock adapter (H) under the jig (A) so that the
attachment pins (1) t into the corresponding hole on the underside of the
jig(A); then slide the dock adapter (H) toward the jig handle (3) to lock the dock
adapter(H) into position.
Note One side of a dock adapter (H) has attachment pins (1) that t under the
jig; the other side has a connector (2) for a material support wing (not shown).
Ensure that the wing-connector side (2) of the dock adapter (H) extends out
from the side of the jig (A).
d. Repeat steps b and c to connect the other dock adapter (H) on the opposite side
of the jig (A).
H
A
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2 Connect the Material Support Wings to the Dock Adapters
Tip The material support wings also
serve as storage boxes.
a. Hold a material support wing (I)
right-side up (so that the lid of
the storage box is facing up and
opens away from you).
b. Align the connector (1) on the side
of the material support wing (I)
with the connector (2) on the dock
adapter (H) that extends from the
side of the jig (A); then press the
material support wing (I) down
rmly so that the connectors snap together.
Note The bars on the material-support-wing connector (1) snap into the
grooves on the dock-adapter connector (2).
c. Repeat these steps to connect the other material support wing (I) to the dock
adapter (H) on the opposite side of the jig (A).
Note You can fold the material support wings up to the vertical position to save
space when the jig is not in use, or to make it easier to move the jig from one location
to another. Always fold the material support wings down before using the jig.
Note If you use the dust collection accessories (page6), you must remove them
from the jig in order to fold the material support wings up.
To fold up the material
supportwings:
■Fold the material support wing (I) up
to a vertical position.
■Rotate the wing lock (1) inward until
the latch (2) engages securely in the
notch (3) on that side of the jig.
To fold down the material
supportwings:
■Rotate the wing lock (1) outward until
the latch (2) disengages from the
notch (3) in the side of the jig.
■Fold the material support wing (I)
down to the horizontal position.
1
2
3
I
1
2
3
I
1
2
H
A

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3 Optional: Mount the Dock Adapters to a Work Surface
If desired, you can mount the dock adapters to your work surface for added stability.
a. Place the docking station (with the 700-Series Jig attached to it) in the desired
position on your workbench.
b. Drive one Kreg pocket-hole screw (1) through each of the four mounting holes (2)
in the dock adapters (H).
Note You can use Kreg SML-C125 screws or any other Kreg pocket-hole screw.
H
1
2

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4 Assemble the Adjustable Stop Base
The docking station includes an adjustable stop that can be attached to either
material support wing. The adjustable stop makes it easy to achieve repeatable
results when you have many pieces that require the same pocket-hole spacing.
Note The adjustable stop has two parts: the adjustable stop base, which you will
assemble in this step; and the adjustable stop arm, which can be attached to the
adjustable stop base in different congurations (see step5).
a. Insert the screw (1) of the adjustable
stop knob (K) into the hole on top of
the stop base (L).
b. Holding the knob (K) in position, turn
the stop base (L) upside down so
that the screw (1) extends upward.
c. Drop the adjustable stop base
wedge (M) onto the screw (1) with its
anged side facing up.
Note The adjustable stop base
wedge (M) should sit ush with the
adjustable stop base (L). If it does
not sit ush, rotate the adjustable
stop base wedge (M) 90degrees.
d. Place the adjustable stop square
nut(N) onto the screw (1); then rotate
the adjustable stop knob (K) until
the adjustable stop square nut (N)
isnger-tight.
K
L
1
M
1
N

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5 Attach the Adjustable Stop Arm to the Adjustable Stop Base
Slide a notch in the adjustable stop arm (J) down over the tab (1) on the adjustable
stop base (L) until the adjustable stop arm (J) is fully seated on the tab(1).
Note The adjustable stop arm (J) has three notches: a center notch (2) on one
side and two outer notches (3, 4) on the opposite side. Use the appropriate notch
depending on how you want to congure the adjustable stop.
Note To change the conguration of the adjustable stop, lift the adjustable stop arm
(J) off the adjustable stop base (L). Then slide a different notch of the adjustable stop
arm (J) over the tab (1) on the adjustable stop base (L).
1
J
L
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Centered Conguration Side Conguration
Use the arm’s center notch(2)
J
L
J
L
Use either of the arm’s outer notches (3,4),
so that the arm (J) extends to one side of the
base (L)
J
L
J
L

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Operation - Drilling Pocket Holes
1 Determine the Material Thickness and Set the Stop Collar
a. Use the material thickness gauge (D) to determine the material thickness range.
b. Set the stop collar (F) by placing it on the drill bit (E) and aligning the window of
the stop collar (F) with the measurement thickness range determined in stepa.
c. Use the hex wrench built into the material thickness gauge (D) to lock the stop
collar (F) into place on the drill bit (E).
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.
D
E
F
D
2 If applicable: Stabilize the Jig
■If you are using the docking station: Fold both material support wings
down to their horizontal position (1).
■If you are not using the docking station: You can rotate one or both of the
jig’s extension wings (2) out from the jig base to provide additional stability, if
desired.
1
With docking station: Material
support wings folded down
2
Without docking station: Extension
wings rotated out

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3 Position Your Workpiece
a. Place your workpiece in the jig and use the drill guide to align it.
Note There are two alternate methods for aligning your Kreg Jig with your
workpiece:
■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".
■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
b. When you are satised with the position of the workpiece in the jig, continue to
step4.

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4 Clamp Your Workpiece
a. Press down on the jig handle (1)
in one smooth motion until the jig
handle (1) is at its travel limit.
Note If you have difculty pressing
the jig handle (1) to its travel limit,
decrease* the clamp pressure.
b. Check to see if your workpiece is
held securely in the jig; increase* the
clamp pressure, if necessary.
Note Increase the clamp pressure
if the clamp does not hold the
workpiece as securely as you
want, if you see movement in the
workpiece, or if you are using a plug
cutter drill guide attachment.
* See Adjustable Clamp Pressure
onpage4.
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5 Optional: Set the Adjustable Stop
Note The adjustable stop enables you to drill pocket holes on similar workpieces at
a faster pace. The adjustable stop is an accessory that is included with the docking
station. Ifyou are not using the docking station, skip this step and continue to step6.
a. If necessary, change the conguration of the adjustable stop to accommodate
the size and orientation of your workpiece in the jig:
■Wide workpiece: If the workpiece is wide enough to extend onto the top
of a material support wing (I), use the adjustable stop (1) in its centered
conguration.
■Narrow workpiece: If the workpiece does not extend across the gap
between the jig and the material support wing (I), use the adjustable stop(1)
in a side conguration.
Note For a side conguration, use whichever outer notch in the adjustable stop
arm will be farther from the jig after you place the adjustable stop (1) onto a
material support wing (I).
Note For instructions on changing the conguration, see Attach the
Adjustable Stop Arm to the Adjustable Stop Base onpage11.

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I
11
A
I
Adjustable stop (1) in centered conguration
for wide workpiece
Adjustable stop (1) in side conguration
for narrow workpiece
b. Place the adjustable stop (1) onto the lid of a material support wing (I) so that:
■The edge of the adjustable-stop arm (J) rests snugly against the workpiece.
■The notch (2) on the underside of the adjustable stop base ts over the rail(3)
that runs across the lid of the material support wing (I).
c. Rotate the adjustable stop knob (K) clockwise until tight to secure the adjustable
stop (1) in position.
I
3
J
K
2
1
Note To reposition or remove the adjustable stop (1), rotate the adjustable stop
knob(K) counterclockwise to loosen it. Then slide the adjustable stop (1) to a new
position along the rail (3) or lift it off of the material support wing (I).

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6 Drill Pocket Holes
WARNING When drilling, always ensure that the workpiece is clamped securely and
that the jig handle is pressed down to its travel limit.
a. Place your prepared drill bit (E) with stop collar (F) into your drill.
b. Insert your drill bit (E) 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 (F) stops going any deeper due to contact between the
stop collar (F) and drill guide (1). Remove the drill bit (E) from the drill guide (1)
while the drill bit is still rotating.
d. When you are nished drilling pocket hole(s), lift the jig handle to release the
clamping pressure; then remove your workpiece.
E
F
1

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Operation - Drilling and Driving
Pocket-HoleScrews
For best results, follow these guidelines when drilling and driving pocket-hole screws:
■Use the correct screw size according to this chart:
Gauged Material
Thickness
Easy-Set
Stop Collar
Material Thickness
Setting
Screw Length
1/2 Range 1/2
Automatic
1" (25 mm)*
3/4 Range 3/4 1-1/4" (32 mm)
3/4 1-1/2" (38 mm)
1-1/2 Range 1½ 2-1/2" (64 mm)
* 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. 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.
■Clamp joints in place to ensure a better nished joint. These examples show face
joints and edge joints.
WARNING When drilling, always ensure that the workpiece is clamped securely.
■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.
E
E

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Using Your Kreg Jig
Your Kreg Jig has been designed to work in either a vertical or horizontal orientation
to accommodate your workpiece.
To switch from one orientation to the other, simply rotate the jig 90degrees.
In either orientation, you can use the pocket-hole jig clamp (O) to secure the jig in
place on your workbench.
Orientation Description Clamp Position Options
Vertical Tool-storage side (1) is vertical One available clamp position (2)
Horizontal Tool-storage side (1) is face-down Two available clamp positions (3, 4)
1
2
O
Vertical
1
34
O
Horizontal

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Removing the Jig from the Docking Station
If you use the 700-Series Jig with the optional docking station, you can remove the
jig from the docking station at any time.
Removing a Kreg 700-Series Jig fromaMountedDocking Station
With the jig handle (1) facing you, slide the jig (A) toward you until the jig(A)
disengages from the dock adapters (H). Then lift the jig (A) off the dock
adapters(H).
1
A
H

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Removing a Kreg 700-Series Jig from an Unmounted Docking
Station
a. Detach each material support wing (I):
1. Grasp the material support wing (I) close to where it connects to the dock
adapter(H).
2. Gently lift up the material support wing (I) so that the material-support-wing
connector (1) pops out of the dock-adapter connector (2).
b. For the dock adapter (H) on each side of the jig (A):
1. Lift that side of the jig (A) slightly off the work surface.
2. With the jig handle (3) facing you, slide the dock adapter (H) away from you
until the dock adapter (H) disengages from the slot on the underside of the
jig(A).
3. Pull the dock adapter (H) out from the underside of the jig (A).
3
H
2
1
A
IA
H