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ElEctric bElt sandEr
4”x24”
Model 97593
sEt up and OpErating instructiOns
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nOticE is used to sa VE 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- non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or lets will reduce risk of electric shock. hearing protection used for appropri- ate conditions will reduce personal b. avoid body contact with grounded injuries. surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is c. prevent unintentional starting. an increased risk of electric shock if Ensure the switch is in the off‑po ‑ your body is grounded. sition before connecting to power source and/or battery p
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4. power tool use and care account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use a. do not force the power tool. use of the power tool for operations differ- the correct power tool for your ap‑ ent from those intended could result plication. The correct power tool will in a hazardous situation. do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 5. service b. do not use the power tool if the a. have your power tool serviced by switch does not turn it on and o
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7. This product is not a toy. Keep it out a chemical known to the State of of reach of children. California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 8. People with pacemakers should Wash hands after handling. (Califor- consult their physician(s) before use. nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, Electromagnetic fields in close prox- et seq.) imity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemak- 11. The warnings, precautions, and in- er failure. In
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hands and fingers, increasing the risk grOunding of vibration-related injury. tO prEVEnt 3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the ElEctric shOcK vibration effects on the user. and dEath FrOM incOrrEct grOunding 4. Use tools with the lowest vibration WirE cOnnEctiOn: when there is a choice between dif- Check with a qualified ferent processes. electrician if you are in doubt 5. Include vibration-free periods each as to whether the outlet is day of work. properly grounded. do not modify
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of electric shock. (see 3‑prong plug 2. Double insulated tools may be used and Outlet.) in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration. (see 2. The grounding prong in the plug is Outlets for 2‑prong plug.) connected through the green wire in- side the cord to the grounding system Extension cords in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to 1. Grounded tools require a three wire the tool’s grounding system and must extension cord.
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dition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. 8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. rEcOMMEndEd MiniMuM WirE gaugE FOr EXtEnsiOn cOrds* (120/240 VOlt) EXtEnsiOn cOrd naMEplatE lEngth aMpErEs (at full load) 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 -
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spEciFicatiOns OpErating instructiOns read the EntirE iMpOrtant Electrical Requirements 120V~ / 60Hz / 10A saFEtY inFOrMatiOn Motor No Load Speed 2,750 RPM section at the beginning of this Belt Speed 1,640 FPM manual including all text under Belt Size 4” W x 24” L subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. unpacKing t ool set up When unpacking, check to make sure tO prEVEnt that the item is intact and undamaged. If sEriOus injur Y any parts are missing or broken, pleas
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belt release general Operating instructions lever 1. Secure the Dust Bag (83) to the Dust Tube (27). 2. Make sure the Belt Sander’s Trig- ger (3) is not engaged and plug the Sander into a standard, grounded 120V electrical outlet. dust t ube (27) ‑ dust t rigger 5. When sanding, use both hands to bag (83) connects lock here hold the tool and sand along the grain for best results. 6. The Trigger Lock can be pushed to lock the Belt Sander on. 7. Hold the tool lightly on the workpie
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mance of the tool decreases or stops MaintEnancE and working completely. To maintain the sEr Vicing brushes: Procedures not specifically a. Remove the brush cap (14) on each explained in this manual side of the motor housing. must be performed only by a b. Remove the carbon brushes (12) qualified technician. from the housing. Keep track of which orientation the old carbon tO prEVEnt brushes were in to prevent need‑ sEriOus injur Y less wear if they will be rein‑ FrOM accidEntal st
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t roubleshooting problem possible causes likely solutions Tool will not start 1. No power at outlet. 1. Check power at outlet. 2. Cord not connected. 2. Check that cord is plugged in. 3. Carbon Brushes are worn. 3. Replace Carbon Brushes. Poor sanding 1. Sanding belt worn or clogged. 1. Replace sanding belt. quality 2. Sanding against wood grain. 2. Sand along the wood grain. 3. Sanding belt not held flat 3. Keep surface of sanding belt flat on wood. against the wood grain. Follow all safety pr
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parts list part description Qty. part description Qty. 1 Screw 2.4x16 4 43 Needle Bearing 1 2 Hand Stem Cover 1 44 Rear Wheel Axis 1 3 Trigger 1 45 Gear 1 4 Cable 1 46 Gear Box Cover 1 5 Cable Cover 1 47 Screw M4x12 3 6 Screw 4.2x16 2 48 Belt Wheel 1 7 Cable Pressure Board 1 49 Nut M8 1 8 Housing 1 50 Belt 1 9 Small Belt Wheel 1 51 Bearing 1 10 Belt Cover 1 52 Shaft Gear 1 11 Screw M4x12 1 53 Needle Bearing 1 12 Carbon Brush 2 54 Label 1 13 Carbon Brush Holder 2 55 Screw M5x8 1 14 Brush Holder C
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assEMbl Y diagraM (cOntinuEd On nEXt pagE) SKU 97593 For technical questions, please call 1800 ‑ 444 ‑ 3353. ‑ Page 14
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assEMbl Y diagraM SKU 97593 For technical questions, please call 1800 ‑ 444 ‑ ‑3353. Page 15
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liMitEd 1 YEar W arrantY 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 one year from the date of purchase (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equip- ment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repa
