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AIR DIE GRINDER
REAR EXHAUST
Model #52847
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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Manual Revised 11h
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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Max. Air Pressure
Air Speed
Fitting Size
Collet Sizes
Accessories
90 PSI
25,000 RPM
1/4” NPT
1/4”
11 mm Collet Wrench (Qty: 1)
17 mm Collet Wrench (Qty: 1)
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, operating and maintenance
procedures, parts lists and diagrams. 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.
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 the Air Die
Grinder.
3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, the Air Die Grinder should be stored in a dry
location to inhibit rust. Always lock up the Air Die Grinder and keep out of reach of children.
4. DO NOT USE THE AIR DIE GRINDER IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reexes
are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product.
5. USE EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses
and ANSI approved hearing protection when working with the Air Die Grinder. ANSI
approved safety impact eye glasses and hearing protection are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.
6. DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes should be used when working with
this product. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become 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 the sleeves up above the elbows.
7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping,
falling, back injury, etcetera.
8. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use the
Air Die Grinder when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
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9. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the Air Die Grinder, 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 the Air Die Grinder. Replace or repair dam aged or worn parts immediately.
10. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical replace ment parts. Only use tools and accessories intended for use with this Air Die Grinder.
Approved tools and accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
11. MAINTAIN THESE PRODUCTS WITH CARE. Keep this tool and accessories clean and
dry for better and safer performance.
12. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly
by a qualied technician.
13. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain applications for
which this Air Die Grinder was designed. Do not use a small tool or accessory to do the work
of a larger industrial tool or accessory. Do not use this Air Die Grinder for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1 USE CLEAN, DRY, REGULATED COMPRESSED AIR AT 90 PSI. Do not exceed the
recommended 90 PSI. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases or any other
bottled gas as a power source for this tool.
2. WHEN CONNECTING TO THE AIR SUPPLY:
A. If an automatic oiler is not used, add two drops of air tool oil into the air inlet
of the Air Die Grinder. (See Figure A.)
B. Turn on the compressor and set the regulator to the recommended 90 PSI for this tool.
3. ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOL FROM ITS AIR SUPPLY AND RELEASE ALL BUILT UP
AIR PRESSURE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICES OR MAINTENANCE such as
cleaning or changing accessories on the Air Die Grinder, leaving the work area, moving the
Air Die Grinder from one location to another, handing the Air Die Grinder to another person,
etcetera. (See Figure A, page 4)
4. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from
lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products,
arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic
particles. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
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