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5” RANDOM ORBITAL
PALM SANDER
Model 93431
SET uP AND OPERATINg INSTRucTIONS
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NOTIcE is used to SAVE ThIS MANuAL address practices not Keep this manual for the safety warnings related to personal injury. and precautions, assembly, operating, cAuTION, without the inspection, maintenance and cleaning safety alert symbol, is procedures. Write the product’s serial number used to address practices not in the back of the manual near the assembly related to personal injury. diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual general
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increased risk of electric shock if your tools that have the switch on invites body is grounded. accidents. c. Do not expose power tools to rain or d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench wet conditions. Water entering a power before turning the power tool on. tool will increase the risk of electric A wrench or a key left attached to a shock. rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or e. Do not overr
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the power tool before making any and specifications provided with adjustments, changing accessories, this power tool. Failure to follow all or storing power tools. Such instructions listed below may result in preventive safety measures reduce electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. the risk of starting the power tool 2. Operations such as grinding, wire accidentally. brushing, polishing or cutting-off are d. Store idle power tools out of the reach not recommended to be performed of
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wire brush for loose or cracked 11. Position the cord clear of the spinning wires. If power tool or accessory accessory. If you lose control, the cord is dropped, inspect for damage or may be cut or snagged and your hand install an undamaged accessory. or arm may be pulled into the spinning After inspecting and installing an accessory. accessory, position yourself and 12. Never lay the power tool down until bystanders away from the plane of the accessory has come to a complete the rotati
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the work by hand or against your body is to cause cancer, and birth defects or unstable and may lead to loss of control other reproductive harm. Wash hands and personal injury. after handling. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.) 21. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children. 25. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction 22. People with pacemakers should manual cannot cover all possible consult their physician(s) before
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start-up. The operator can control 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly torque reactions or kickback forces, if or for an extended period should first proper precautions are taken. be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to ensure 2. Never place your hand near the medical problems are not being caused rotating accessory. Accessory may or worsened from use. Pregnant kickback over your hand. women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand, pas
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preceding illustration. (See Outlets for gROuNDINg 2-Prong Plug.) TO PREVENT ELEcTRIc ShOcK Extension cords AND DEATh FROM INcORREcT 1. Grounded tools require a three wire gROuNDINg WIRE extension cord. Double Insulated cONNEcTION: tools can use either a two or three wire Check with a qualified electrician extension cord. if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. 2. As the distance from the supply outlet Do not modify the power cord increases, you must
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REcOMMENDED MINIMuM WIRE gAugE FOR EXTENSION cORDS* (120/240 VOLT) EXTENSION cORD NAMEPLATE LENgTh AMPERES (at full load) 25’ 50’ 75’ 100’ 150’ 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12 5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12 7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 - 12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - - 16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - - * Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150% TABLE A of the rated amperes. Symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories,
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Attaching the Dust Bag SPEcIFIcATIONS Dust Electrical Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 2 A Bag (28) No Load Speed 12,000 OPM Orbit Diameter 3/32” 5” (127 mm) Max. Accessory 8 hole hook and loop Diameter 1x 80 grit sanding disc included E194601 uNPAcKINg 1. Slide the Dust Bag onto the back of When unpacking, make sure that the the Sander. Snap it in place using firm item is intact and undamaged. If any parts pressure. are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soo
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Attaching Sandpaper to the Backing Pad approved eye and hearing protection, as well as heavy work gloves. Switch (15) 6. Before beginning work, provide for sparks and debris that will fly off the work surface. general Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the Sander using the Switch. Backing 2. Run the Sander for a few seconds before Pad (23) contacting the workpiece. The Sanding Disc is attached by Hook and Loop to the Backing Pad. Place the 3. Contact the workpiece with minimal pressure.
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5. WARNINg! If the supply cord of MAINTENANcE AND this power tool is damaged, it must be SERVIcINg replaced only by a qualified service technician. Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOuS INjuRY FROM AccIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Switch off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVENT SERIOuS INjuRY FROM TOOL FAI
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Troubleshooting 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 unpowered, 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. (Carbon 3. Have technician service tool. brushes or switch, for example.) Tool operates slowly. 1. Excess pressur
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PLEASE READ ThE FOLLOWINg cAREFuLLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLy DIAgRAM IN THIS MANUAL 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 REPLACEM
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ASSEMBLY DIAgRAM (29) Sanding Disc (80 Grit) not shown SKU 93431 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installatio
