ABRASIVE BLASTER
5 GALLON
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
®
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
Tank Capacity
Media Type
Air Inlet
Air Consumption
Nozzle Size
Maximum Tank Pressure
Minimum Tank Pressure
Working Pressure
Suction Hose Dimensions
Materials
Overall Dimensions
Net Weight
5 Gallon (Blast Media)
Glass Bead, Silicon Carbide, Aluminum Oxide
Walnut Shell, Brass Bead
1/4”-18 NPT
6 SCFM@125 PSI
3/16” ID (Ceramic Nozzle)
125 PSI
65 PSI
90 PSI
8 Ft., 1/2” I.D. Black Rubber
Polyethylene Red Plastic Tank, Cast Aluminum Blast Gun
14” Leg Spread (3x), 11” Diameter,
21” Deep (Tank), 27” High at Filter Screen
10.80 Lbs.
DESCRIPTION
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly
instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with
this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice
in a safe and dry place for future reference.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury and damage to equipment. Failure to observe these warnings and precautions could result in
failure of the tank, its components or attachments and in serious injury to self or others.
Read all instructions before using this product!
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. OBSERVE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use this product in damp or wet locations.
Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Do not use electrically powered tools in the
presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. 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 its operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn
parts immediately.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AND ANIMALS AWAY. Children must never be allowed in the work
area. Do not let them handle this product or extension cords.
5. DO NOT FORCE PRODUCT. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it
was intended. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the product
capacity.
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6. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small product or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial product. Do not modify this product and do not use
this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.
7. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving
parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
8. USE EYE AND EAR PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.
Abrasive Blasting can produce eye irritation. Media will be forcefully ejected from the product’s nozzle
and air passages. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working with this
product. These are available at Harbor Freight Tools.
9. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
10. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Follow instructions for changing accessories. inspect power
cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized technician.
11. DISCONNECT POWER. Unplug product when not in use.
12. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Keep your finger off the trigger of the Abrasive Blast
Gun (#13) when not in use.
13. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate any tool when
you are tired.
14. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or
mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
15. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerator enclosures.
16. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories
intended for use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.
17. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while
taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate this product.
18. USE PROPER SIZE AND TYPE EXTENSION CORD. If an extension cord is required for an
Air Compressor being used, it must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current
to the tool without heating up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch fire, or cause
electrical damage to the tool.
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