Harbor Freight Tools 38123 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MANUAL REV 05/05

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

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SA VE THIS MANU AL

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.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed in this manual

may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite flammables.

3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

4. Maintain a safe working en vir onment. Keep the work area well lit. Mak e sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Sander in areas near flammable

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chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

5. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet pr operl y installed and gr ounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding pr ong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides

a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

6. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider

than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord

and grounded power supply system.

7. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

8. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

9. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or

pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediatel y. Damaged

Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.

10. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W - A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

11. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a po wer tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

12. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair , c lothing, and gloves a way fr om mo ving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

13. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.

14. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the po wer tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

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14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

15. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

16. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is

unstable and may lead to loss of control.

17. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

18. Do not use the power tool if the P ower Switc h does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

19. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.

22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any

other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused b y poorly maintained tools.

23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer f or your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

SER VICE

24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions

in the

unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning”

section of this manual. Use of

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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

2. Never plug the P o wer Cord of the Sander into an electrical outlet while standing

on a wet or damp surface.

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3. Always turn off the Sander , remove the Switch Ke y (21), and unplug the unit fr om its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

4. Never leave the Sander unattended when it is plugg ed into an electrical outlet. Make sure to unplug the Sander from its electrical outlet and remove the Switch Key (21) before leaving the area.

5. 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.

6. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

7. Reduce the risk of accidental starting. Make sure the Power Switch is in its “OFF” position before plugging the Power Cord into a 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet.

8. Before sanding, turn on the Sander and check for excessively loose Sanding Belt or Disc. If necessary, turn off the Sander and correct the problem before using.

9. Always keep hands and fingers as far awa y as possible from the mo ving parts of

the Sander .

10. Use the right tools for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool or attachment. 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.

11. Allow the Sanding Belt and Sanding Disc to spin up to full speed before feeding a workpiece into them. When tur ning off the Sander, allow the Sanding Belt and Sanding Disc to slow down and stop on their own. Do not press against the Belt or Disc to stop them.

12. Feed the workpiece into the Sanding Belt and Sanding Disc gradually and into the direction of rotation. Do not attempt to force the Sander to remov e material faster than it was designed to cut.

13. When replacing the Sanding Belt, make sure the Belt has a minimum 2000 FPM

rating. When replacing the Sanding Disc, make sure the Disc has a minimum 3500 RPM rating.

14. T o avoid dama ge to the Sander and personal injury , allow 1/16” c learance between the Sanding Belt and Backstop and 1/16” clearance between the Sanding Disc and W orktable.

15. When sanding a large workpiece, make sure its entire length is properly supported.

16. Never attempt to remove material stuc k in the mo ving parts of the Sander while

it is plugged in or running.

17. 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

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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, 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. (Calif ornia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,

18. WARNING! P eople with pacemakers should consult their ph ysician(s) before using this product. Oper ation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.

19. WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possib le 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 b y the operator.

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SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING

WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the

outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with

the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool

if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service

facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualified electrician.

GROUNDED T OOLS: T OOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS

1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electr ic shock. (See

Figure A, next page.)

2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s gr ounding system and must nev er be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.)

3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)

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