Harbor Freight Tools 37823 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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REV 15a

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Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 3

Specifications ............................................. 6

Setup .......................................................... 6

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Operation ................................................... 10

Maintenance .............................................. 12

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 14

Warranty .................................................... 16

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

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.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should
be kept safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.

Table A: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

FOR EXTENSION CORDS

(120 VOLT)

NAMEPLATE

AMPERES

(at full load)

0 – 6 18 16 16 14

6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12

10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12

12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use.

9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Table A shows the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

EXTENSION CORD

LENGTH

25′ 50′ 100′ 150′

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

13. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;
when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in
off position before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories
may cause risk of injury to persons.

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20. DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

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Grounding Instructions

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

110-120 VAC Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs

1. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

2. Do not modify the plug provided – if it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

3. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor.
If repair or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment­grounding conductor to a live terminal.

4. Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if in doubt as
to whether the tool is properly grounded.

5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that
have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

6. Repair or replace damaged or
worn cord immediately.

Grounding

Pin

125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet

(for up to 125 VAC and up to 15 A)

7. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has
an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above in
125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has
a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated
above in 125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.

8. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all codes and ordinances.

9. Do not use an adapter to connect
this tool to a different outlet.

Grinder Safety Warnings

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating Grinder

1. Wear eye protection.

2. Use grinding wheel suitable for speed of grinder.

3. Replace cracked wheel immediately.

4. Always use guards and eye shields.

5. Do not overtighten wheel nut.

6. Use only flanges furnished with the grinder.

7. Adjust distance between wheel and work rest to
maintain 0.0625 inch or less separation as the
diameter of the wheel decreases with use.

8. Frequently clean grinding dust from beneath grinder.

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9. Wear a full face shield over ANSI-approved
safety goggles during use.

10. Do not grind with side of wheel unless wheel is
specifically designed for that type of grinding.

11. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD

DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving
guards must move freely and close instantly.

12. The use of accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
result in a risk of injury to persons.

13. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

14. Do not depress the spindle lock when
starting or during operation.

Grinder Safety Warnings (cont′d)

15. Only use safety equipment that has been approved
by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide adequate
protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved
for the specific hazards in the work area.

16. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.

17. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

18. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

19. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.

20. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

21. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and 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 filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

22. WARNING: The cord of this product contains
lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

23. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Vibration Safety

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:

1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first 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 fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

3. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there
is a choice between different processes.

4. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.

5. Grip workpiece as lightly as possible (while still
keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.

6. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.

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