Central Machinery 47404 User Manual

10” DISC SANDER – BENCH TYPE

Model

47404

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Electrical Requirements 120 V / 60 Hz / 3/4 HP / 13.4 Amps

Single Phase / 1,750 RPM
Sanding Disc Diameter 10”
Sanding Disc Type Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA)
Dust Collection Port 1-3/8” O.D.
Table Dimensions 11-3/8” W x 5-1/2” L
Table Tilt Angle 0 to 45 Degrees (Downward)
Table Tilt Scale Increments 15 Degrees
Miter Gauge Scale 0 to 60 Degrees

In 1 Degree Increments – Right and Left
Base Mounting Holes 3/8” (Qty: 2)
Base Dimensions 2 Base Legs at: 2” W x 8-7/8” L

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly
diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the
front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas

invite injuries.

2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle

this product.

3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be

stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment, and

keep out of reach of children.

4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR

DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or

reexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to

use this product.

5. USE EYE AND BREATHING PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact

eyeglasses and an ANSI approved dust mask when using this product. ANSI

approved safety impact eyeglasses and dust masks are available from Harbor

Freight Tools.

6. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become

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caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from

becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up

above elbows.

7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent

tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.

8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENT.

9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do

not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.

10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that

it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged

parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product.

Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this

product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean, dry, and

keep all cutting bits sharp for better and safer performance.

13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed

regularly by a qualied technician.

14. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small tool or

attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain
applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more

safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not

use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.

15. WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual

cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator

must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be

built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Keep the work area well lit.

Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work

area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the

Disc Sander in areas near ammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use

the Disc Sander in a damp or wet location.

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2. GROUND THIS PRODUCT. The electrical Power Cord/Plug (part #34) for this

product is equipped with a grounded, 3-prong Plug. Never remove the grounding

prong or modify the Plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with this product.

To comply with the National Electric Code, and to provide additional protection

from the risk of electrical shock, this product should only be connected to a 120

Volt, 3-hole electrical outlet that is protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI). (See Assy. Diagram.)

3. IF AN EXTENSION CORD (not provided) IS USED, MAKE SURE TO USE

ONLY UL APPROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND

LENGTH. (See Figure A.)

AWG RATING CHART - 120 VOLT

FIGURE A

4. PROPERLY ALIGN THE WORK TABLE (part #7). Make sure the distance

between the Work Table and Sanding Disc (part #14) does not exceed 1/16”.

5. REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure the Safety Switch

(part #32) is in the “OFF” position before plugging the Power Cord/Plug (part #34)

into a grounded, 3-hole, 120 Volt, electrical outlet.

(See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.)

6. PRIOR TO STARTING THE DISC SANDER, MAKE SURE ALL ADJUSTING

KEYS AND WRENCHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE TOOL.

7. ALWAYS FEED THE WORKPIECE INTO AND AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF

THE ROTATING SANDING DISC (part #14).

8. NEVER STAND OR HAVE AN OBSERVER STAND IN LINE WITH THE
SPINNING SANDING DISC (part #14).

9. USE THE PROPER SIZE AND TYPE OF SANDING DISC (10”, PRESSURE

SENSITIVE ADHESIVE).

10. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE PULLED FROM

YOUR HANDS DURING THE SANDING PROCESS.

11. FEED THE MATERIAL GRADUALLY. Do not force the machine to remove

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