Harbor Freight Tools 6852 User Manual
6” BELT & 9” SANDER
6852
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service
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Revised Manual 09k
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 1280 FPM
Disk Speed 1720 RPM
Weight 121 lb.
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You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. 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.
GENERAL 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
this product.
3. 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.
4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or
reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to
use this product.
REV 07g
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5. USE EYE, BREATHING, AND HAND PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safe-
ty impact eyeglasses, safety impact full face shield, and a dust mask or respirator
when using this product. ANSI approved safety impact eyeglasses, safety impact
full face shield, dust masks and respirators are available from Harbor Freight
Tools.
6. DRESS SAFELY. 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 sleeves up
above elbows.
7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent
tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.
8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do
not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, 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 this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use only identi-
cal replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product.
Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean and dry for
better and safer performance.
13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualified technician.
14. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. 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.
15. WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possible 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 by the operator.
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area
free of obstructions, sawdust, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the
Belt/Disc Sander in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not
use the Belt/Disc Sander in a damp or wet location.
2. GROUND THIS PRODUCT. The electrical Power Cord (55) for this product is
equipped with a grounded, 3-Prong Plug. Never remove the grounding prong or
modify the Plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with this product. To comply with the National Electric Code, and to provide additional protection from the
risk of electrical shock, this product should only be connected to a 110 Volt,
3-hole electrical outlet that is protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI).
3. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Do not use the Power Cord (55) to pull
its 3-Prong Plug from an electrical power outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Route the Power Cord safely. Do not
route the Power Cord where it can be walked on or tripped over. Replace a damaged Power Cord immediately.
4. IF AN EXTENSION CORD (not included) IS USED, MAKE SURE TO USE
ONLY UL APPROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND
LENGTH. This product requires a 14 gauge extension cord.
5. REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure the Power Switch
(53) is in the “OFF” position before plugging the Power Cord (55) into a grounded,
3-hole, 110 Volt, electrical outlet. (See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.)
6. PRIOR TO STARTING THE BELT/DISC SANDER, MAKE SURE ALL ADJUST-
ING KEYS AND WRENCHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE TOOL.
7. BEFORE SANDING, TURN ON THE BELT/DISC SANDER AND CHECK FOR
EXCESSIVELY LOOSE SANDING BELT/DISC (2, 15) OR MACHINE VIBRATION. If this is found, turn off the tool and correct the problem before using.
8. ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE FROM
THE MOVING PARTS OF THE BELT/DISC SANDER.
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9. ALLOW THE SANDING BELT/DISC (2, 15) TO TURN UP TO FULL SPEED
BEFORE FEEDING A WORKPIECE INTO THE SANDING BELT/DISC. When
turning off the Belt/Disc Sander, allow the Sanding Belt/Disc to slow down and
stop on its own. Do not press against the Sanding Belt/Disc to stop it.
10. FEED THE WORKPIECE INTO THE SANDING BELT/DISC (2, 15) GRADU-
ALLY. Do not force the machine to remove material faster than it was designed
to cut.
11. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE,
ALWAYS ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 1/16” CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE
SANDING BELT (2) AND THE BACK STOP (39).
12. ALWAYS ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 1/16” CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE
SANDING DISC (15) AND THE TABLE (1).
13. WHEN SANDING A LARGE WORKPIECE, MAKE SURE ITS ENTIRE LENGTH
IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included) with
a larger workpiece.
14. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIAL STUCK IN THE MOVING PARTS
OF THE BELT/DISC SANDER WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN AND RUNNING.
15. NEVER STAND ON THE BELT/DISC SANDER. Serious injury could result if the
Belt/Disc Sander is tipped or if the turning Sanding Belt/Disc (2, 15) are accidentally contacted.
16. ALWAYS TURN THE POWER SWITCH (53) TO ITS “OFF” POSITION AND UN-
PLUG THE BELT/DISC SANDER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENTS, MAINTENANCE, OR CLEANING PROCEDURES.
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 chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, and 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.)
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18. WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 16
are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
PRODUCT FEATURES
NOTE: Prior to assembling and operating the Belt/Disc Sander, it is important to fa-
miliarize yourself with all of the machine’s major components. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury and/or damage to the machine and workpiece being
sanded. (See Figure B, and refer to the “Operating Instructions” section in
this manual.)
9” SANDING DISC
(15)
FIGURE B
TABLE (1)
PULLEY
COVER
(22)
BASE
(51)
MITER GAUGE
(3)
BACK STOP
POWER
CORD
(55)
LOCK KNOB/ADJUST NUT ASSY. (44)
(39)
6” SANDING
BELT (2)
SAND BELT
FRAME (40)
POWER
SWITCH
(53)
STAND
(56
FRAME
(64)
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