Harbor Freight Tools 98399 User Manual

22” MAGNETIC FLOOR SWEEPER

WITH RELEASE

98399

INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

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PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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Diagrams within this document may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product
may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Ground clearance 2-1/8” H, 1” Low

Magnetic Pulling Force 9 Lbs.

Handle Length Adjusts from 37” to 51”

Revised Manual 10h

When unpacking, check to make sure that
the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are
missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools
at the number shown on the cover of this document
as soon as possible.

UNPACKING

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

Assembly Precautions

Assemble only according to these instruc-1.
tions. Improper assembly can create haz­ards.

Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and 2.
heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.

Keep assembly area clean and well lit.3.

Keep bystanders out of the area during as-4.
sembly.

Do not assemble when tired or when under 5.

the inuence of drugs or medication.

Use Precautions

This product is not a toy. Do not allow chil-1.
dren to play with or near this item.

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered 2.
or dark areas invite accidents.

People with pacemakers should consult their 3.
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic

elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker

could cause pacemaker interference or pace­maker failure.

The Sweeper contains a 9 Lb. magnetic pull 4.
capacity and should not be used around ma­terials and components that can be damaged
when exposed to a magnet.

Use for intended purpose only.5.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-6.
ing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.

Inspect before use; do not use if parts loose 7.
or damaged.

Maintain product labels and nameplates. 8.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.

Assembly

Figure 1

Sweeper
Handle (3)

Pan Head
Bolt (7)

Magnet
Housing (1)

1. Insert Sweeper Handle (3) into Handle Base

(5) and secure with Pan Head Bolt (7). See

Figure 1, above.

Handle
Base (5)

Housing
Handle (6)

OPERATION

Figure 2

Wing Nut

Sweeper
Handle (1)

1. Adjust the Sweeper Handle (3) to the desired

height by unscrewing Wing Nut and sliding

handle tube up or down-see Figure 2, above.

The Handle telescopes from 37” to 51” when

extended.

When the desired height is reached, tighten 2.

the Wing Nut into place.

While holding the handle, roll the Magnetic 3.

Sweeper across the desired oor area such

as a workshop, garage, warehouse, etc. The

Magnetic Sweeper will pick up metal objects

such as nails, pins, bolts, screws and metal

shavings.

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Figure 3

4. To release the material that has been picked
up by the Magnetic Sweeper, place Housing
(1) over a trash can or desired debris des­tination. Pull up on the Housing Handle as
shown in Figure 3, above.

Please note: Move the Sweeper away from
the debris before releasing the Housing
Handle or it will pick up the debris again.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the general

condition of the Floor Sweeper. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding of
moving parts, cracked or broken parts and
any other condition that may affect its safe
operation.

AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces of the
Sweeper with clean cloth.

Record Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record

month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustra-

tion purposes only, and are not available
individually as replacement parts.

PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY

DIAGRAM

Part Description Qty.

1 Housing 1

2 Wheel 2

3 Handle 1

4 Bolt/Washer 2 sets

5 Handle Base 1

6 Housing Handle 1

7 Pan Head Bolt 1

5

6

7

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED
THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT
AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE
IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN
FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS,
AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL
PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING
OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO.

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