Central Pneumatic Air Compressor 97053 User Manual
PALM ORBITAL WET SANDER
Model
97053
5 INCH
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Notice
CAUTION
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol,
is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your 5” Palm
Orbital Wet Sander.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate the Sander in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence b.
of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. c.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Personal safety2.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a.
the Sander. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such b.
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the Sander on. c. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. d. This
enables better control of the Sander in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, cloth-e.
ing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
Power tool use and care3.
Do not force the Sander. Use the correct power tool for your application. a. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Do not use the Sander if the Valve Lever (1) does not turn it on and off. b. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with the Valve Lever is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the Sander from its compressed air supply source before c.
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Sander.
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Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children, and do not allow people d.
unfamiliar with the Sander or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, e.
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Sander’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Use the Sander and its accessories in accordance with these instructions f.
and in the manner intended for this particular type of power tool, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of
the Sander for operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service4.
Have your Sander serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical a.
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
VIBRATION HAZARD
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms
and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should rst 1.
be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to ensure
medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant women
or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this
tool. If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue ngers), seek medical advice as soon as
possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and 2.
ngers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user.3.
Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different 4.
processes.
Include vibration-free periods each day of work.5.
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Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the tool 6.
do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any 7.
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Sander. These carry important safety 1.
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Stay within the maximum air pressure capacity 2. (90 PSI). Never operate the
Sander above 90 PSI.
Compressed air only. Use clean, dry, regulated, compressed air at 90 PSI. 3.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas
as a power source for this tool.
Remove adjusting wrenches. Check that adjusting wrenches are removed from 4.
the Sander and work surface before connecting to a compressed air supply
source.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.5.
CAUTION! 6. To avoid injury, keep hands and ngers away from the rotating Pad
(38). If both hands are holding the Sander, your hands and ngers cannot be cut
by the rotating Pad or Sanding Paper (not included).
Always use 5 inch diameter Sanding Paper with this tool. Sanding Paper that 7.
does not match the Pad (38) diameter of the Sander will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control or may y off the Sander.
The Pad (38) and Sanding Paper will become hot while sanding. Allow the Pad 8.
and Sanding Paper to completely cool before handling.
Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can 9.
grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control.
When using a handheld power tool, maintain a rm grip on the tool with both 10.
hands to resist starting torque.
Do not leave the tool unattended when it is connected to its compressed air 11.
supply. Turn off the tool, and disconnect it from its air supply before leaving.
Disconnect air hose and release any built-up air pressure. Never service the 12.
Sander with the air hose attached. Always release any built-up air pressure in
the tool (even after disconnecting the air hose).
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