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CompaCt Belt Sander
66891
Set up and operating inStruCtionS
®
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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aSSemBl Y diagram ................ 16 ContentS important SaFetY inFormation ............................ 3 general power t ool SaFetY warningS .......................3 ViBration SaFetY .........................6 grounding ................................. 7 douBle inSulated t oolS: t oolS witH two prong plugS .............................................7 extenSion CordS .........................8 SYmBologY .....................................8 SpeCiFiCationS .......................... 9 un
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notiCe is used to SaVe tHiS manual address practices Keep this manual for the safety warn- not related to personal injury. ings and precautions, assembly, operat- Caution, without ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning the safety alert procedures. Write the product’s serial symbol, is used to address number in the back of the manual near the practices not related to assembly diagram (or month and year of personal injury. purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and
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Unmodified plugs and matching out- b. use personal protective equip- lets will reduce risk of electric shock. ment. always wear anSi-approved safety eye protection and a dust- note: this Compact Belt Sander has a mask/respirator. Safety equipment 2-prong power Cord plug. such as non-skid safety shoes, a b. avoid body contact with grounded hard hat, or hearing protection used surfaces such as pipes, radiators, for appropriate conditions will reduce ranges and refrigerators. There is
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h. prevent unintentional starting. b. do not use this Compact Belt ensure the switch is in the off- Sander if the switch does not turn position before connecting to your it on and off. Any power tool that power source, picking up or car- cannot be controlled with the switch rying the tool. Carrying this Com- is dangerous and must be repaired. pact Belt Sander with your finger on c. disconnect the plug from the the switch or energizing it while the power source before making any switch
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5. Service: Some examples of these chemicals are: a. maintain this Compact Belt • Lead from lead-based paints Sander. Check for misalignment • Crystalline silica from bricks and ce- or binding of moving parts, break- ment or other masonry products age of parts and any other condition • Arsenic and chromium from chemi- that may affect a safe operation. If cally treated lumber damaged, have the Compact Belt Your risk from these exposures var- Sander repaired before use. Many ies, dep
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vous system disorders, diabetes, or grounding Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool. If you feel any symptoms t o preVent related to vibration (such as tingling, eleCtriC SHoCk numbness, and white or blue fingers), and deatH From seek medical advice as soon as pos- inCorreCt grounding wire ConneCtion: sible. Check with a qualified 2. Do not smoke during use. Nico- electrician if you are in doubt tine reduces the blood supply to the as to whether the outlet is hands and fingers
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standards of Underwriters Labora- the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard indicate it is acceptable for outdoor Association, and the National Electri- use. cal Code. (See outlets for 2-prong 7. Make sure the extension cord is prop- plug.) erly wired and in good electrical con- 2. Double insulated tools may be used dition. Always replace a damaged in either of the 120 volt outlets shown extension cord or have it repaired by in the preceding illustration. (S
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t o preVent Symbology SeriouS injur Y From aCCidental No Load Revolutions per Minute n xxxx/min. 0 (RPM) operation: t urn the power Switch of the Compact Belt Sander to its SpeCiFiCationS “oFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before inspecting, or 120V, 60 Hz Electrical Requirements making any adjustments. 3.12 AMPS (No Load) Motor No Load Speed 3600 RPM note: For additional information regarding Power Plug 2-Prong, Grounded the parts listed in the following p
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a. Rotate and position the Belt Release warning! Severe laceration hazard! Lever (35) to its “UP” until the Fol- If a directional sanding belt (one lower Wheel (48) retracts and re- with arrows printed on the inside), is moves the tension on the Sanding installed backwards, it may not track Belt (38). See Figure 1. properly and may overhang the Body Housing (49) possibly causing severe b. Slide off the old/worn belt. lacerations, note: While the grit of the sanding belt d. Rotate th
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or turn the Tracking Knob (23) clock- e. Tighten the Screws holding both wise to move the sanding belt away Wheels in place from the Body Housing (49). See f. Rotate the Belt Release Lever (35) Figures 1 & 2. “DOWN” until the Follower Wheel d. The sanding belt should be aligned (48) places tension back on the with the flush outside edge of the Sanding Belt (38). Wheels while the Compact Belt g. Remove the Compact Belt Sander Sander is in operation. from the Vise. e. Turn the Compact Belt
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the power cord to possible damage. maintenanCe and The power cord must reach the work Ser ViCing area with enough extra length to al- low free movement while working. Procedures not specifically explained in this manual 3. There must not be objects, such as must be performed only by a utility lines, nearby that will present a qualified technician. hazard while working. t o preVent general operating instructions SeriouS injur Y From aCCidental 1. Make sure the Drive Belt Cover (1) i
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belts as possible. If the tool is fre- repair a damaged power cord, al- quently used, it should be periodically ways replace. checked and cleaned by a qualified service technician. 3. Store inside away from the reach of children. 4. warning! if the supply cord of this Compact Belt Sander is dam- aged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. Never limited 90 da Y warrantY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and du
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t roubleshooting problem possible Causes likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is un- powered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads. 3. Internal damage or wear. 3. Have technician service tool. (Carbon brushes or switch, for example.) Tool operates slowly. Power being re
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partS liSt part description Qty. part description Qty. 1 Drive Belt Cover 1 36 Base Plate 1 2 Drive Belt 1 37 Belt Release Lever Holder 1 3 Screw 2 38 Sanding Belt (2-1/2” X 14”) 1 4 Holder Plate 1 39 Spring Cap 1 5 Drive Pulley 1 40 Small Spring 1 6 Retaining Ring 1 41 Plastic Cap 1 42 Spring Locating Plate 1 7 Small Roller Bearing 1 43 Big Spring 1 8 Gasket 1 44 Driver Wheel Bracket 1 9 Drive Pulley Puller Pin 1 45 Retaining Ring 1 10 Roller Bearing 2 46 Follower Wheel Pin 1 11 Holder Plate 1
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aSSemBl Y diagram SKU 66891 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16
