Harbor Freight Tools 6852 Product manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Requirements 1 HP, Ball Bearing Motor

110 Volt / 60 Hz / 12.8 Amps

3450 Rpm
Overall Height 40"
Table Surface Dimensions 6-1/2" x 12-3/4"
Table Tilt 0-50 Degrees
Work Table Options For Sanding Disc or Sanding Belt

Use
Belt Size 6" x 48"
Disc Size 9" Diameter, PSA Type
Belt Speed 1400 FPM
Disk Speed 1800 RPM
Weight 121 lb.

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.

REV 07g

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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.
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.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, 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.

EXTENSION CORD

LENGTH

25′ 50′ 100′ 150′

Table A shows the

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.

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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.

Grounding Instructions

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. Don’t
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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 equipment­grounding 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.

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Grounding

Pin

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.

125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet

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

Sander Tool Safety Warnings

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Tool Sander

1. Wear eye protection.

2. Support workpiece with miter
gauge, backstop, or worktable.

3. Maintain 1/16 inch maximum clearance
between table and sanding belt or disc.

4. Avoid kickback by sanding in accordance
with the directional arrows.

5. The backstop is a fence near the surface
that helps the operator maintain control
of the workpiece and prevents the
workpiece from being pulled into the
machine. For safety, it must be adjusted
very close to the sanding surface.

6. The worktable is the surface mounted
close to the sanding surface that the
operator rests the workpiece against to
prevent it from being pulled by the sanding
surface. For safety, it must be adjusted
very close to the sanding surface.

7. The sanding belt is designed to rotate down
towards the table while the disc rotates
both up from the table and down towards
the table. Sand only on the downward moving
surface of the disc - sanding on the upward
moving surface may result in the workpiece
being thrown up and towards the operator.

8. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY

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

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

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

10. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.

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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Industrial applications must
follow OSHA guidelines.

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

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

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17. 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.

18. 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, 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

Vibration Safety

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.)

19. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product
will expose you to lead, a chemical 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.)

20. 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.

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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