Kreg KPHA740 User manual

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Kreg Plug Cutter Drill Guide Kit
KPHA740

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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-Installation/Pre-Assembly. . . 3
Assembly/Setup . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation – Drill the Plugs . . . . . 6
Operation – Cut the Plugs from the
Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operation – Plug the Pocket Holes7
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Pre-Installation/Pre-Assembly
Review this section before you begin. Ensure you have all parts listed below.
If any item appears missing or lost, do not use this product. Contact Technical
Support or return product to place of purchase.
A
D
B
C
Part Description
A KPHA740 Plug Cutter Drill Guide
B Plug Cutter Bit (for standard size pocket holes)
C Plug Cutter Stop Collar
D Hex Wrench

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Assembly/Setup
a. Remove existing drill guide from the Kreg Jig 720 by squeezing the tabs
(1) on both sides and lifting forward and up to remove the drill guide from
the carriage of the Kreg Jig.
b. Insert the Plug Cutter Drill Guide (A) into the carriage by squeezing the
tabs (1) on both sides of the drill guide carriage, inserting the bottom tab
of the Plug Cutter Drill Guide (A) into the slot on the Kreg Jig carriage and
pressing the top of the Plug Cutter Drill Guide (A) into place.
1
A

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Assembly/Setup (continued)
c. Slide the Plug Cutter Stop Collar (C) onto the Plug Cutter Bit (B) until
it rests on the bit shoulder. Tighten the Plug Cutter Stop Collar (C) set
screw with the hex wrench (D).
Note Kreg recommends usng a corded drill for drilling pocket hole plugs.
Higher speeds will produce better quality pocket hole plugs, but also increase
the heat produced, so it may be necessary to adjust your production rate to
allow time for the bit to cool.
C
D
B

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Operation – Drill the Plugs
a. Cut the plug blanks 3-1/4" (83 mm) long in the intended direction of the
plug. For best results, use leftover scraps from your project to match
color and grain pattern.
b. Set the drill on the highest speed.
c. Clamp the blank securely in the Kreg Jig KPHJ720.
d. Insert the Plug Cutter Bit (B) into the Plug Cutter Drill Guide (A) holding
the Plug Cutter bit about 1/4" (6 mm) from the workpiece.
e. Start the drill and let it come up to full speed. Then, using light pressure
and a slow feed rate, slowly push the Plug Cutter Bit (B) until the stop
collar (C) contacts the Plug Cutter Drill Guide (A).
f. Withdraw the Plug Cutter Bit (B) from the Plug Cutter Drill Guide (A) taking
care as the Plug Cutter Bit (B) may be hot.
g. Release the clamp, reposition the blank, re-clamp securely, and repeat
for each plug.
C
B
A

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Operation – Cut the Plugs from the
Blank
a. Mark a line in location 1 that is 3/16" (5 mm) from the bottom edge of
the plug blank.
b. Apply a strip of masking tape across the plugs to keep them in position
while cutting.
c. Cut along the line at a 15° angle with a band saw, scroll saw, multi-
purpose oscillation tool, or ne-tooth hand saw.
3/16"
(5mm)
15°
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Operation – Plug the Pocket Holes
a. Glue plugs in letting approximately 1/16" (2 mm) of the plug protrude.
b. Once glue is dry, sand the plug ush.

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Accessories
KPC1040 Kreg Micro Plug Cutting Bit
KPC1060 Kreg HD Plug Cutting Bit

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